By: TRUTH CAUCUS · 07/17/2006 · AIM: crnctruthcaucus · Section: College-Democrats

COLLEGE DEMOCRATS, SERIOUSLY

In what will be the largest gathering of Whole Foods and Starbucks workers on the face of the planet, the College Democrats national convention will get underway this week in St. Louis.

There are two major candidates: Luther Lowe of College of William and Mary and Lauren Wolfe of Smith College.

A reader writes, in part:

I think that Luther is pretty cute and seems friendly and Lauren is a bit serious. However, it seems like Lauren has the support of the entire organization. I mean, is anyone actually supporting Luther for president? It seems like everyone in CDA likes him but isn’t planning on voting for him. Maybe you could inform me and other truth caucus readers about why this might be?

Well, maybe it has something to do with dressing in drag. Or, maybe it doesn’t.

My general advice on dressing in drag: Don’t do it. Even if it’s for a cancer fundraiser, a campaign to end world hunger, or a local grassroots effort to buy your cousin a used Buick Skylark. Don’t do it.

Despite this (or, quite possibly, in spite of this), Lowe is a credible candidate who could mount a serious challenge to Ms. Wolfe. Wolfe has endorsements, Lowe has passion.

The real question is: Will Wolfe’s endorsements show up and vote for her? Or will Lowe charm enough people on the convention floor to send her packing?

From an outside perspective, Lowe must cultivate an image of maturity if he wants to win. In the end, people who want their organization taken seriously want a person who’s capable of being serious at the helm.

They want a “Serious Show.”

To surrender to cliché: anything can happen.

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