Morris Mitchell
Staff Writer
morris,mitchell@hawks.shorter.edu
The presidential election is nearing, and students are seeing how this presidential election could affect their lives for the next four years.
In this year’s presidential election, Democratic representative Hillary Clinton is running against Republican nominee Donald Trump. They both have been under major scrutiny throughout their presidential campaigns.
The media has written about Clinton being sick and that she may be too sick to run the nation. On the other hand, Trump has been accused of being a narcissist. Despite criticism from the public, U.S. citizens have chosen these two candidates to be the choices for the Oval Office.
In terms of presidential stakes, Trump opposes immigration. He also currently advocates for abortion right, but his track record proves he’s been all but consistent on the issue. The same thing could be said for his beliefs on gay marriage, which have flip-flopped over the years. Trump would also like to terminate Obamacare, which is costing Americans money.
Clinton, on the other hand believes in creating a fair tax system, ending addiction and substance use, and having an economy that works for everyone.
On campus, students believe that the candidates have contradicted themselves throughout the election, while others who wish to remain anonymous have called the presidential election “a waste of time”.
Essentially, students believe no matter who they choose, the nation is going to struggle, while foreign relations will continue to decline. Students feel that nations with nuclear threats like North Korea, will soon attack the United States. They sense that the next president, whoever it may be, will impede American progress.
Trump and Clinton had their first presidential debate on Sept. 26, and concluded their four debates on Wednesday. During their first debate, the candidates sparred over their policies, records on the economy, national security, the environment and their personal posts, according to the New York Times. Trump stretched the facts in his claims and had the fact-checkers working hard over his statements. Clinton even called for a “fact-check” during the midst of Trump’s statements.
Clinton and Trump will soon find out if they have won the presidency. The 2016 presidential election is being held Nov. 8.
