The UTM College Republicans displayed a firm belief on Tuesday night that George W. Bush would be the next President of the United States. Although polls continued to be split, the general consensus of the gathering at Martin Place was completely in the Bush camp.

“All bets are off because the Yankees lost, but when all the votes are counted I am 100 percent sure that Bush will be the President,” said Robby Clapper while watching the latest news on the race for the White House.

“In times like these, we need a leader with conviction and clarity of purpose,” said organization president Christin Hayes. “The security of our nation as a whole should take top priority in this election.”

The College Republicans have helped spread the message of President Bush in his bid for re-election by taking action of their own.

During freshmen welcome week, the College Republicans made themselves very visible in hopes of gaining the support of many first time voters. They have also played roles in SGA voter registration, a nomination party for the President, and they have been a part of campaign work for the state.

If there is one concern the College Republicans have, it is the media coverage of the election. Most feel that the coverage has been mixed, at best, but some feel the coverage of the candidates has displayed a consistent liberal bias that could sway some key votes in the end.

As the hours ticked by, the analyst continued to call states, some with great hesitation. “I want to think it will be over tonight,” said Hayes. “The people don’t need a repeat of 2000.”