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UC Presidential Candidates Seek Endorsements

“It is a constructive exercise for us in thinking about how our coverage will address student needs.”

The duo of “Tara and Jen” said they see club endorsements as especially useful to freshmen, who can learn about the candidates through organizations in which they are involved.

The team of Akshay Sharma ’14 and Akanksha Sharma ’14 have been meeting with several organizations, but they expect to hear the clubs’ final verdict later in the week.

The endorsement systems vary depending on club size and membership, Akanksha Sharma said.

“A lot of student groups choose not to endorse; it’s divisive because members of the board often support different candidates,” Akanksha Sharma said.

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Groups that have yet to choose a candidate include the Harvard Democrats, which will hold a debate Tuesday at 8 p.m., and the Black Students Association, Black Men’s Forum, and Black Women at Harvard, which are co-hosting a debate at 9 p.m.

Adan Acevedo ’13, president of the Harvard Democrats, said the debate would play an important role in their choice.

“As the Harvard College Democrats, we like to hear from our elected leaders, from Professor Faust down to who’s running for UC,” Acevedo said.

“We want all members to be able to ask questions about what each candidate will actually bring to the table.”

“Also, the Dems have picked the winner every time,” he said.

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