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No Set Philosophy

"The party," stated Mr. Gardner in response
to a question on party philosophy, "will, we
hope, not be dedicated to any particular
philosophy, but will reflect the beliefs of its
members. Hopefully, however, the party will
not be seeking to nominate people that we
believe to have extremist views, such as Tom
Gardner."

"We are hoping," said Mr. Gardner, that the
caucuses will abolish themselves. We hope to
represent those people which they represent
but we also intend to represent all facets of
student life; first-year men, fraternity men, and
other independent students.

Whitt Clement, President of the Skull and
Keys Political Society, stated that he feels that
the formation of a new party was "a long
over-due improvement."

Steve Hayes, President of the Sceptre
Society, said that he feels that there is "a
question whether the caucuses can provide a
continuous function in the University. If my
caucus decides to abolish itself, I would be
happy to see at least two parties nominating
candidates."

Mr. Gardner stated that there was a "massive
membership drive" about to begin and anyone
wishing to join the party should contact one of
the party's officers. Besides Mr. Gardner, who is
president of the party, fourth-year man Greg
Hodges is vice-president, third-year man John
Rose is secretary, and Steve Edwards, a
first-year man, is the treasurer.