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McCain gets to know Tyler voters

Republican Presidential Candidate John McCain drummed up support from his campaign Wednesday in Tyler.

Over 1,200 people filled the Rose Garden Center for the town hall format rally. Attendees were able to ask McCain on how he hopes to change a number of issues from healthcare, Iraq to immigration.

McCain hopes to gain nominee status by winning Texas' 137 delegates in the March 4 primary.

Star power in East Texas for Obama

One Hollywood star traded the Oscar's red carpet to campaign presidential candidate Barack Obama. Samuel L. Jackson turned down an Oscar appearance to rally in front of over 500 supporters in Tyler.

TJC students also showed up to the event to learn more about the upcoming election.

"I don't know too much right now [about the election]," said radiology major, Ayana Hill. "I've seen [Obama] on Oprah and seen he's a family person."

On the campaign stop, Samuel L. Jackson described Obama as a candidate like his family growing up. Jackson said this election is very important to improve the America both at home and overseas.

"We are all on an united front," said Jackson. "We're all in this together. We're in this for change. And that change is Barack Obama."

TJC student group supports Ron Paul

Students for Ron Paul (SFRP) at TJC aims at educating people about their favored candidate, and getting them involved in the political process.

"We run into a lot of apathy. Every once in a while we will get people who are open-minded and genuinely interested. We are here to talk to anyone who is willing to hear the message. I think it's a really good [message]," said Joseph Yazdanpanahi, president of the students for Ron Paul.

"It's the lowest level of grassroots politics … There are a lot of Ron Paul supporters trying to do this," said Yazdanpanahi. The SFRP encourages students to get involved and debate political points, as long as everyone remains respectful of differences in opinion.

"We are not afraid to debate anyone who on their views… We don't get angry if someone disagrees. It's really fun.

The SFRP meets every Friday in Jenkins room 217 at 2 p.m. They also have a Facebook account. To find them on Facebook, search for "TJC Students for Ron Paul"

"If you're bored or want a place to hang out that's a lot of fun, get involved in politics, and grassroots, this is the place. We are the only [recognized] political group on campus," said Yazdanpanahi.

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