The College Fix

As Louisiana gears up for November’s senatorial elections, voters are already seeing ads flying fast and thick between Republican David Vitter and Democrat Charlie Melancon. But there are other options besides the two, and for many college students, Libertarian Randall Hayes may be an alternative.

Hayes, who is the first Libertarian candidate to be selected in a Louisiana state-wide primary, argues that his small-government, personal-responsibility platform suits college students.

“I think college students appreciate personal freedom,” Hayes said. “They’re more open than their parents may have been to some of our principles.”

Hayes said his political philosophy is rooted in the belief that “our government is much too big. Power is much too concentrated in Washington.” Hayes said the most important issues to him are those concerning foreign policy — specifically one protesting the U.S. involvement in foreign battles abroad.

“It’s sad for America to go around fighting other people’s wars,” Hayes said. “College students tend to know a lot more about foreign policy, and they care more.”

Hayes also said students are much more likely to join the military and could thus find his anti-war policies appealing.

Read the full story at the Daily Reveille.

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