Cincinnati, Ohio, Nov 4, 2008 / 16:08 pm
Xavier University has drawn criticism for hosting a “Countdown to Change” get-out-the-vote event sponsored by Obama for America on Monday, the day before today’s election.
According to an announcement on the university’s web site, the school is not supporting the event. The announcement also notes that the McCain Campaign visited the campus last June.
The university is providing a venue and working with the Obama campaign to coordinate logistics.
“This event falls within Xavier’s commitment to the pursuit of knowledge and to the orderly discussion of issues confronting society,” Xavier University said.
Patrick J. Reilly, President of The Cardinal Newman Society, criticized the university: