The Harvard College Democrats enthusiastically announce their endorsement of Matt Sundquist and Randall Sarafa for Undergraduate Council President and Vice President. The overwhelming support for Sundquist-Sarafa was evident in an endorsement vote including members of the Harvard College Democrats executive board and members-at-large.

President Jarret Zafran said “Unlike previous years, there is not a clear progressive advocate running for UC President this year. That being said, we believe one ticket stands head and shoulders above the rest. The administration of Ryan Petersen and Sundquist did not achieve all it set out to do, but its record is a record of success.” He added, “Reforming the Administrative Board and simplifying student group funding are main priorities of Matt and Randall’s platform, and the Harvard College Democrats wholeheartedly support their efforts.”

Of the other tickets, Zafran noted that “We believe the candidacies of Willey/Snow and Martel/Zimmermann reflect a widespread frustration with the lack of impact students have on this administration. We feel the same frustration in both national and campus politics, but the answer is not being abrasive for the sake of abrasiveness. The administration should be publicly shamed when other more diplomatic mechanisms do not achieve necessary reforms, but it should never be the first or only option.”

Thursday night, the Harvard College Democrats held a town hall style meeting with the UC candidates. Candidates were given ten minutes for opening statements and then answered questions submitted from members at large and the audience. The candidates engaged on the issues of importance to the Harvard College Democrats; student group funding, experience dealing with the administration, political resolutions in the UC, and assistance for low income students among others.

As voting begins on Monday, the Harvard College Democrats exhort their members and all like minded students to support Sundquist-Sarafa for UC. They have the real experience to get the results we need.