Former GOP Finance Director to speak

Republican National Committee Deputy Chairman Jack Oliver, will speak at 7 p.m. tonight in Woodburn Hall 101. \nAs National Finance Director for former Texas governor George W. Bush's presidential campaign, Oliver broke the presidential fundraising records by raising $37 million in 120 days. The total amount raised for the campaign under Oliver's leadership was a record $99 million.\n"He is important because he is a leader in the national Republican party. He's young and already has an extensive high-ranking background," junior Sarah Milligan, organizer of the event, said. "Mr. Oliver will talk about the Bush campaign and most likely relate funny stories. He will describe what he does at the RNC and tell of personal experiences."\nAt the age of 33, Oliver has served in many campaign roles as well as in the offices of Senator Jack Danforth, Senator Kit Bond, Senator John Ashcroft, Congressman Jim Talent, Congressman Bill Emerson and the Missouri Republican party.\nHe will be discussing Republican party politics viewed through a national lens.\n"Mr. Oliver will be addressing national Republican issues," sophomore Casey Cox, president of IU College Republicans, said. "He will bring us a national perspective."\nStudents studying business, public affairs, law, political science and journalism may have a particular interest in Oliver's experiences as a political strategist and chief operating officer. Students will have the opportunity to ask Oliver questions pertaining to his various positions as well as those pertaining to the Bush administration. \n"He has done so many things and can touch upon different aspects," sophomore Derek Molter, a member of College Republicans, said.\n"It will be a very interesting and informative hour," Milligan said.