In their remarks at the meeting, HRC board members alluded often to the task of surviving as a conservative at Harvard, referring to the experience as both a challenge and an opportunity.
Adam R. Perlman '03, who attended the meeting, said HRC can succeed, even in a Democratic stronghold like Massachusetts.
"There are small victories that can be won from just convincing a few people that not only are the Republicans not evil, but that they also care about people," he said. "Give us a chance."
The emphasis of conservative ideals more than the politics of the presidential race seemed to rub off on the first-years in attendance.
During an election for first-year board members at the conclusion of the meeting, candidates avoided mentioning specific Republican Party policies. Instead, they promoted either their political experience or enthusiasm for conservatism.
Not one of the first-year candidates mentioned George W. Bush.
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