Walking into Steinberg-Dietrich Hall last night, political analyst and Fox News commentator Dick Morris made it a point to introduce himself by shaking every attendee's hand, whether liberal or conservative.
The Penn College Conservatives hosted Morris to speak to students about the upcoming presidential election and the looming fascist Islamic threat.
According to College senior and executive director of the College Republicans Kelly Siddle, the group was "interested in bringing a conservative perspective to a liberal campus."
Morris explained that the introduction of electric cars into the American economy and the decrease in the demand for oil will "drive terrorists out of business in the next five to seven years."
The reason America hasn't been attacked since Sept. 11 is because of the current administration's successful tactics in preventing terrorist attacks, Morris argued.
"The reason we haven't been hit since 9/11 is not because [the terrorists] haven't wanted to hit us, but because we have this incredible goalie who has shut out every one of their shots," said Morris, referring to the Bush administration.
He added that Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama would enact legislation that would weaken these protections against terrorism.
Most of Morris' time was spent explaining to students that conservatives should not be worried with the way the campaign is going for Arizona Sen. John McCain, the Republican presidential nominee.
"I would predict for McCain to catch up as the remaining three weeks unfold," he said.
He compared Obama to a "narcotic drug" in that his speeches are addictive to audiences, but explained that with the conclusion of the debates and Obama's speeches, American citizens will start to examine the issues more closely.
He argued that McCain's stance on taxing and spending will undoubtedly propel the candidate in the polls.
Morris added that Obama stands on the wrong side of some major issues that are important to this country.
He criticized Obama's stance on the Patriot Act, on taxing and spending and on the candidate's goal to provide universal health insurance.
But he also noted positive aspects that would come with the election of the Democratic nominee. "Obama would send a message to young black men that society is not going to hold them down," said Morris.
Fiddle said that Morris did "a really good job of putting out the advantages of the McCain campaign" and encouraging conservatives about the progress of the campaign.
*This article was edited at 1:09 a.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 to correct the sponsor of the event.
