Failed pickup lines from CPAC: “There’s a lot of hooking up that goes on,” said one Republican
WASHINGTON — The Conservative Political Action Conference has launched hook-ups, dates and even marriages, but for some, the annual conference of like-minded conservatives — many of whom are college students and twenty-somethings — romance can be about as hard to find here as a copy of “The Audacity of Hope.”
“I came here to meet a nice conservative girl, but I think I’m only gonna meet crazy conservative girls,” one lovelorn young man, wearing a red tie, remarked to his friend on the opening day of CPAC.
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But it’s also part party and flirtfest, well attended by young, college-aged conservatives from across America, who gather at happy hours every evening, decked out in in suits and dresses, all staying in the same hotel.
“There’s a lot of hooking up that goes on,” said one Republican strategist who met his future wife organizing a CPAC trip in his youth.
For the young women of CPAC, life can be rough, as awkward advances and failed pickup lines abound.
“It’s been a long weekend,” said Marianne Smith, 23, eyes rolling and her face resting in her hand. “Somebody asked me to join their ‘Capital Club.’”
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“‘So who’s your favorite for 2016?’ — that’s (the line) everyone (is using),” said Megan Roberts, 23, who attended CPAC with the group Students for Liberty. “I’ve been getting a lot of, ‘So where do you go to school?’ Which I don’t — I graduated.”
“I do know someone who was given a hand-written note, with no comment, that said, ‘You looked really cute in that outfit. Text me,’” said Emily, 27, who asked not to be identified by last name, for fear her employer wouldn’t approve. “She said the guy looked about 19, too. He didn’t notice the engagement ring. In his defense, she did look really cute in that outfit.”
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