Miami Univ. (OH) gets 'Cat Scratch Fever': Ted Nuget will outline political view

January 5, 2004
Cincinnati Enquirer

OXFORD - The "Motor City Madman" is set to hit Miami University - to lecture on politics.

Ted Nugent, a '70s-80s rock star known for his hit song "Cat Scratch Fever," will talk about his political views for this year's Conservative Week, sponsored by Miami's College Republicans.

His speech, set for Feb. 19, will be free and open to the public, though a time and location have not been set.

According to Matt Nolan, a junior political science and history major and president of College Republicans choosing Nugent was perfect for the largely apolitical student body.

"When you hear people talking about politics, they just don't care," the 21-year-old from Salem, Wisc., said. "Part of the reason we wanted to bring him is because some people don't like him. We want to counter the liberalism that dominates college campuses."

Nugent, 55, campaigns for expanded rights for hunters and gun owners. A member of the National Rifle Association and a Michigan county sheriff's deputy, Nugent hosts a radio show in Detroit and publishes Ted Nugent Adventure Outdoors magazine.