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Claflin University to Host Campaign ’08 Seminar

Orangeburg, S.C. – Students at Claflin University will get a behind the scenes look at the 2008 Presidential election on Thursday, Feb. 26, at 6 p.m. at a seminar featuring campaign activists who worked in the trenches on several of the campaigns.  This two hour seminar will take place in Ministers’ Hall and is being sponsored by the American National Government 302 class.

WHO:             Mr. Rick Wade, Chief of Staff for the U.S. Commerce Department

                                    former National Outreach Director for Obama ‘08

                                    former Statewide candidate for SC secretary of State

                        The Honorable Tim Scott, Member of the S.C. House Representatives

                                    District 117 (Charleston & Berkeley Counties)

                        Trav Robertson, State Director for Obama ‘08

                        Kelly Adams, State Director for Clinton ‘08

                        Howard Jackson, Orangeburg County Director of Voter Registration

                        Hope Derrick, Communications Director for Congressman Jim Clyburn

WHAT:           Campaign ’08 Seminar                      

WHERE:         Ministers’ Hall, Claflin University

WHEN:           Thursday, Feb. 26

                        6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

CONTACT:    Candice Mack, 843-412-6424