is an independent student news service covering WIU’s 2011 Mock Presidential Election, available as a print insert through the Western Courier and also standalone distribution.

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Major parties pick nominees



Students representing Republican and Democratic delegates at Tuesday's sessions of the Mock Presidential Election expressed positions for and against possible nominees.

Republicans picked former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney as their nominee for the Oval Office and Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan as his running mate.

Democrats selected President Barack Obama to run for a second term, but voted for Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as candidate for Vice President.
(Photo by Kelsey Wolfe)

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