Daniel Farias
Staff Writer
daniel.farias@hawks.shorter.edu
Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders are not your typical politicians. They epitomize what Americans desire: less politics, more conviction.
On one hand, Sanders reminds us of a feisty old-timer whose grassroots approach seems to resonate with young voters. For Trump, the appeal lies in his defiance of political correctness and his no-nonsense attitude in dealing with current, pressing issues.
Let us look at the differences between them. Sanders has a background in politics, serving as the Vermont senator since 2007. Trump has no experience in the political arena, but his prowess in the business sector has made him one of the richest people in the world.
Scandinavian socialist governments inspire Sanders, and he wants to raise the minimum wage to $15 in response to wealth inequality. He also supports LGBT rights and the legalization of gay marriage.
Trump could not be farther from Sanders on his political views. The business tycoon wants to cut the Department of Education and Common Core, an educational initiative for states across the nation.
However, it seems odd that Trump has evolved on contentious topics like abortion.
According to ontheissues.org, Trump supported abortion rights in 1999, saying that it is “a personal decision that should be left to the women and their doctors.”
In October 2015 of his Republican campaign, Trump said that not only was he against abortion, but that Planned Parenthood should also be defunded.
In some ways, many Americans see Trump as bombastic, demeaning, and even classless for his sexist remarks earlier in the race t
owards Megyn Kelly and Carly Fiorina.
Democrats may find Sanders too extreme in his views about democratic socialism and his equal distribution of wealth. Yet, both men find themselves contending for a presidential bid.
The reason for that? People feel they will actually get things
done.
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Cutline for Photos: Trump, Sanders are two of the most polarizing figures in America today
