As a teen voter it is important to be informed and up-to-date with upcoming elections, but sometimes it is hard to keep up with latest controversial news and recent bids. Have no fear, here is a simple cheat-sheet for everything you need to know about the top four Democratic and Republican candidates. Want to know exactly who you share the same political views as? Check out www.Isidewith.com to find who is the best candidate for you!
REPUBLICANS
Donald Trump: You either hate him or you love him. Trump is known for his off-putting comments and controversial views and continues to leave his political trail more than two decades later. He was first considered “a contender for the nomination of the Reform Party in 1992” as stated in NPR. Though Trump gets many mixed signals from voters, he still continues to climb in the polls and leads the Republican party.
REPUBLICANS
Donald Trump: You either hate him or you love him. Trump is known for his off-putting comments and controversial views and continues to leave his political trail more than two decades later. He was first considered “a contender for the nomination of the Reform Party in 1992” as stated in NPR. Though Trump gets many mixed signals from voters, he still continues to climb in the polls and leads the Republican party.
Ben Carson:
If you don’t know Ben Carson, I’d get to know him real fast because he is making his way up the polls. Carson, a neurosurgeon who lives in Maryland, first made his presidential bid back in May. Carson strayed in the back for quite some time until the first presidential debate of the 2016 cycle, coming in fifth place out of 10 candidates. Carson is also known for his “colorful language” states CNN. "I detest politics, to be honest with you. It’s a cesspool. And I don’t think I would fare well in that cesspool because I don’t believe in political correctness and I certainly don’t believe in dishonesty,” said Carson February 7, 2013, at the National Prayer Breakfast where he first became really noticed in the political world (CNN).
If you don’t know Ben Carson, I’d get to know him real fast because he is making his way up the polls. Carson, a neurosurgeon who lives in Maryland, first made his presidential bid back in May. Carson strayed in the back for quite some time until the first presidential debate of the 2016 cycle, coming in fifth place out of 10 candidates. Carson is also known for his “colorful language” states CNN. "I detest politics, to be honest with you. It’s a cesspool. And I don’t think I would fare well in that cesspool because I don’t believe in political correctness and I certainly don’t believe in dishonesty,” said Carson February 7, 2013, at the National Prayer Breakfast where he first became really noticed in the political world (CNN).
DEMOCRATS
Hillary Clinton: The big question remains, could Hillary become the United States’ first female president? The answer could be shocking. It’s been argued that the Democrats do not have as many strong candidates as the Republicans, but Clinton is here to prove voters otherwise. Holding four offices and working alongside husband and President Bill Clinton, Clinton sure does have experience. "I have always believed that women are not victims; we are agents of change, we are drivers of progress, we are makers of peace — all we need is a fighting chance," said Clinton April 5, 2013, in a speech at the Women in the World Summit (CNN).
Bernie Sanders:He may be old, but don’t count him out just yet. Sanders is a well rounded candidate who comes with political experience. Holding three offices and still currently holding one, Sanders is the longest-serving Independent member of Congress. Though he is an independent candidate, he is running under the democratic ticket and is giving Clinton a run for her money. "It is simply unconscionable for a huge company like Nike to go to Third World countries — about 97 percent of their workers are in poor, Third World countries, many of them are women — and ruthlessly exploit these people, paying them 15 or 20 cents an hour." said Sanders on May 12, 1998, in an interview with CNN Money (CNN).
Regan Yoakam
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Regan Yoakam
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