The year 2016 is now upon us, and this fall we have the opportunity to vote in the presidential election. Most college students are overwhelmed with school work, sports practices and social events, which leaves very little time to catch up on politics. Since this decision will impact the future of our country, it’s important to not only vote, but to make an informed decision. We’ve compiled some profiles containing the candidates’ stances on relevant issues so that you can decide for yourself which candidate should represent our country.
Republican Party
Ted Cruz
Experience: U.S. Senator, Texas
Immigration: Against legalizing undocumented immigrants
Gun Control: Oppose new restrictions
Syrian Refugees: Only allow Christian refugees
Health Care: Get rid of the Affordable Care Act
Abortion: Opposed, no exceptions
Death Penalty: Support death penalty
Donald Trump
Experience: Founder and President of the Trump Organization
Immigration: Deport undocumented immigrants & build a wall on our southern border
Gun Control: Oppose new restrictions
Syrian Refugees: Don’t allow refugees
Health Care: Get rid of the Affordable Care Act
Abortion: Available, but under stricter limits
Death Penalty: Support death penalty
Marco Rubio
Experience: U.S. Senator, Florida
Immigration: Focus on securing borders
Gun Control: Oppose new restrictions
Syrian Refugees: Don’t allow refugees
Health Care: Get rid of the Affordable Care Act
Abortion: Opposed, no exceptions
Death Penalty: Support death penalty
Ben Carson
Experience: Former Neurosurgeon
Immigration: Focus on securing borders
Gun Control: Oppose new restrictions
Syrian Refugees: Don’t allow refugees
Health Care: Get rid of the Affordable Care Act
Abortion: Opposed, no exceptions
Death Penalty: Leave issue to the states
Democratic Party
Hillary Clinton
Experience: Former Secretary of State
Immigration: Provide a path to citizenship
Gun Control: Tighten gun control laws
Syrian Refugees: Allow Syrian refugees
Health Care: Keep most of the Affordable Care Act
Abortion: Support abortion rights
Death Penalty: Supports death penalty
Bernie Sanders
Experience: U.S. Senator, Vermont
Immigration: Provide a path to citizenship
Gun Control: Tighten gun control laws
Syrian Refugees: Allow Syrian refugees
Health Care: Single-payer health care system
Abortion: Support abortion rights
Death Penalty: Opposes death penalty
Obviously this doesn’t cover every platform so I encourage you all to do your own research on the candidates that interest you. Your vote does make a difference so make sure you get out on November 8 and vote for the candidate that you believe will better our country.