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A 2016 Presidential Guide to Help You Cast An Educated Vote

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UH chapter.

Hillary Clinton

2016 Democratic Nominee

On Immigration:

·         Wants to create a path for immigrants to full and equal citizenship

·         Close private immigration detention centers

On Abortion:

·         Pro-Choice

·         Supporter of Planned Parenthood

On Guns:

·         Create reforms to keep guns away from terrorists, domestic abusers, and other violent criminals

·         Advocate for comprehensive background checks & closing loopholes that allow guns to fall into the wrong hands

On Economy & Jobs:

·         Cut taxes for the middle class

·         Raise the minimum wage

·         Create good-paying

On National Security:

·         Work with US allies to defeat ISIS

·         Dismantle global terror networks

Donald Trump

2016 Republican Nominee

On Immigration:

·         Wants to build a border wall between US and Mexico

·         Send criminal aliens home

On Abortion:

·         Pro-Life except for rape, incest, and life of the mother

·         Opposes the use of government funds to pay for abortions

On Guns:

·         Unwavering supporter of the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms

·         Empower law-abiding gun owners to defend themselves

·         Get serious about prosecuting violent criminals

On Economy & Jobs:

·         Reform the tax code and trade policies

·         Renegotiate NAFTA

·         Cut unneeded regulations

On National Security:

·         Rebuild US military

·         Reform intelligence agencies

·         Prepare government for cyber security challenges

Jacqueline is a senior at University of Houston double majoring in Accounting & Management Information Systems. She is a bookworm and enjoys paintball and laser tag. When she’s not studying, she likes cheering on her fellow Coogs at games as well as spiking down unworthy opponents in friendly games of volleyball at the Rec.
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