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the campaign trail
Similar to any other election, there are always some candidates
that are more well known than others. With household names like
Bush and Clinton running in the 2016 Presidential Election, they
may overshadow less-known contenders. As November 2016 nears, what
should voters know about some of the candidates before casting
their ballot?
DEMOCRATSAlthough vice president Joe Biden has not officially
declared his run for presidency, there has been speculation that he
will announce his decision before the end of September. Prior to
this race, Biden dropped out of the 2008 presidential race. In
addition to his vice president position, the Pennsylvania native
was also a senator from Delaware for 36 years.
Former Secretary of State and First Lady Hillary Clintons
campaign emphasizes income equality and aiding the middle class,
which will most likely reverberate with women. While she is one of
the more popular candidates in the running, it is still a question
as to whether or not corruption accusations will be a
hindrance.
A former member of the 1960s Civil Rights organization, the
Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), Bernie Sanders
has consistently demonstrated his commitment to civil and womens
rights, economic development, fair and humane immigration policies,
racial justice, and bridging the gap between income and wealth
inequality. Bernie
is currently serving his second term in the U.S. Senate
representing the state of Vermont after winning with 71 percent of
the vote.
Jim Webb is pushing for a more controlled foreign policy and a
modified defense policy. He has also publicly criticized the Iraq
War and President Obamas policies on the Middle East. The former
senator from Virginias somewhat conservative views make him less
attractive to Democrats.
Former Republican Rhode Island governor and senator Lincoln
Chafee highlights the importance of national security and speaks
about how invading Iraq was not a good idea and the aftermath of
the war. Chafee is also the voice constantly reminding voters that
his opponent Hillary Clinton voted in agreeance with President
George W. Bush to invade Iraq. He has been quoted saying, I enjoy
challenges, and today we have many facing America.
REPUBLICANSDonald Trump is another well-known aspiring
president. From his controversial comments about Mexican immigrants
to the fact that he has never held a position in office, many
people are wondering how serious he is about this particular
election after hinting at running in the past. Nonetheless, the
successful, wealthy businessman commenced his campaign at the Trump
Tower on June 16.
Jeb, an acronym for John Ellis Bush, Bush is the
son and brother of two former presidents, George H.W. Bush and
George W. Bush, respectively. The Texas native was governor of
Florida from 1999 until 2007. Bush is known for his modest
standpoint on immigration.
Ben Carson is a retired neurosurgeon who has never held elective
office. He is known for his controversial stance on Obamacare and
his speech at the 2013 National Prayer Breakfast where he
criticized President Obama. He is also known for his controversial
views on womens rights and the #BlackLivesMatter movement. The Yale
University graduate is also married with three children.
This next contender is the son of previous presidential
candidate Ron Paul. Even though Rand Paul does not actually
identify with the Republican Party, his stances on justice, the
security of future generations, and lowering taxes have secured him
libertarian support. He has been a senator from Kentucky since
2011.
Before Gov. Chris Christie became governor of New Jersey, he was
the U.S. attorney for the District of New Jersey for seven years.
The father of four is most known for the Bridgegate scandal that
occurred in 2013. Unlike most politicians, Christie is focusing on
sensitive issues such as education and entitlements. In earlier
elections, he has won twice in two predominantly Democratic
states.
By: Gabrielle Grant
2016 US Presidential RacePhoto: Source AP Wire
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