Here's what conservatives did while leftists cried for socialism in Philly.

Here’s what conservatives did while leftists cried for socialism in Philly.

By

emilyjashinsky

July 29, 2016

While supporting of Senator Bernie Sanders were bawling over their failed bid for socialism and prominent liberals were making impassioned pleas for more government in Philadelphia last week, young conservatives from around the country were in Washington, D.C. preparing to take back our country. Leading conservatives including Speaker Newt Gingrich, Lt. Col. Allen West, Dinesh D’Souza, Senator Rick Santorum, Katie Pavlich, Senator Jim DeMint, Lt. Col. Oliver North, Matt Walsh, Robert Spencer, David French, Rich Lowry, Ben Shapiro and more met with the students to inspire their efforts to promote freedom on campus.

Where else would students get this opportunity but at Young America’s Foundation’s National Conservative Student Conference?

See for yourself.

CoitHlEWEAAbt8q.jpg-large — Students gather for a group photo on the first night of the conference

Dinesh D’Souza addresses the student audience

Screen Shot 2016-08-03 at 10.50.21 AM — Students pose with President Reagan

Screen Shot 2016-08-02 at 3.17.29 PM — Conference attendees take a picture in between speakers

Meet and greet with Lt. Col. Allen West!

Katie Pavlich takes a selfie with Young Americans for Freedom activists and Dennis Prager!

YAF activist Audra Leslie with Senator Rick Santorum.

Students hanging out with Rachel Campos Duffy after her speech

NJC intern Emily Hensler with Speaker Newt Gingrich.

Speaker Gingrich inspiring students from around the country.

13698030_10210674484724665_3956510407792872076_o — YAFers relax after a full day of speeches.

Ben Shapiro hung out with students for nearly an hour after his powerful remarks at the conference.

NJC interns interview Speaker Newt Gingrich.

Screen Shot 2016-08-03 at 9.55.54 AM — Professor Robbie George addresses the conference.

CoPpp0GXgAAtX_s.jpg-large — Day 1 of the conference!

CogRqlpUMAEsoTG.jpg-large — YAF activist Diego Rebollar with Lt. Col. Oliver North.

Screen Shot 2016-08-03 at 10.24.57 AM — Students with Conor Burns

CojR4qBW8AAck9B.jpg-large — Dr. Robert Spencer discussing radical Islam during his remarks at #YAFcon

CoieIRbXEAA44-D.jpg-large — Cathy Ruse speaking to students on the final day of the conference.

Full video of each speaker’s remarks can be viewed online here! We look forward to seeing how this year’s graduates of the National Conservative Student Conference will promote conservatism on campuses from coast-to-coast this fall. They give us hope for the future of this great nation. It’s our honor to bring them face-to-face with Movement leaders and watch as they develop into passionate young activists enthusiastic about fighting for freedom.