Word: processing
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...constitution and bylaws of the HRC establish an impartial commission to oversee the annual elections and detail the process by which any student can become a member in good standing, and consequently an eligible voter, in those elections. Our elections are more highly regulated, competitive and above-board than those of virtually any other campus organization. Some 29 individuals ran for only 6 spots. As dictated by election rules, candidates had to file for office 14 days in advance and only those undergraduates who had paid dues 7 days in advance of the election were eligible to vote. All voters...
...litmus test. Our organization's goal is to motivate, educate and inspire students in the Republican cause, not to draw battle lines and divide students based on past association. To call this principle of open membership "immoral," or to suggest that it creates a "stilted and corrupt" election process--phrases used by Lewis in her column--is to form an unfounded insult to the notion of inclusivity that stands as a hallmark of both the HRC and Harvard itself...
...higher standard, asking that only members who attended at least one club function be allowed to vote. Ultimately, however, it was determined by all in attendance that, in fairness to all candidates, such a change would have to be instituted next year, before the start of the election process. Judging on the basis of those who came and voted, this voluntary agreement was kept by all candidates. The election was unquestionably decided by those who had "investment or interest" in the HRC (Lewis' words) at heart...
...Rhodes Process Still the Best for Students
...face (and will almost certainly defeat) a primary challenge from former prime minister Shimon Peres - must fancy his chances of reeling in Sharon's lead over the incumbent. After all, Sharon is Israel's most notorious hawk, and even though Israelis have little confidence in the peace process right now, it may be more difficult for Likud to rally a majority behind a man many Israelis fear will be more inclined to inflame Palestinian and Arab rage. But the only certainty in the outcome is that it will produce another unstable government. Bibi may just decide to bide his time...