Who do you think will run for President of the United States in 2016?
As the 2016 Election for US president is just around the corner, I would like to start collecting who we as a collective membership think will run for office. Please an argument under the appropriate heading with the candidate you think will run. Please vote up the candidate(s) you feel will last the longest. We will create additional poll debates as the dust settles and it becomes clear who will be running. Please use the site http://www.livefreeordiealliance.org/VoterResources/2016_Presidential_Candidates/tabid/3290/Default.aspx?gclid=Cj0KEQiA99qnBRDnrYCkt4ClzZABEiQAvqPaLMtIx5Rf6qZdsIj-N5UAwyGEigJb_IZOWBV-CO9kfuAaAmFO8P8HAQ to copy the information about the candidate and also please site at the bottom of your post, Courtesy of: http://www.livefreeordiealliance.org. Happy posting!
Democratic Candidates
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Republican Candidates
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Hillary Clinton Contest: 2016 Party/District: D - Experience: U.S. Secretary of State 2009-2013, U.S. Senator 2001-2009, candidate U.S. President 2008, Attorney Rose Law Firm 1976-1992, Former Staff Attorney Children's Defense Fund, Co-Founder Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families Residence: Chappaqua Family: Married, Children:1 Education: JD Yale University, BA Wellesley College Website: Click Here
Position on the Issues • Generally pro-choice • Supports same-sex marriage • Supports death penalty with restrictions • Opposes "corporate welfare" • Voted for TARP bill • Supports minimum wage increase • Supports public school choice, but not school vouchers • Supports cap-and-trade carbon programs • Supports voting rights for Washington, D.C. • Supports universal health care, but not single payer system • Opposes local police enforcement of federal immigration law • Supports UN sanctions on Iran Courtesy of http://www.livefreeordiealliance.org Side: Democratic Candidates
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Joe Biden Contest: 2016 Party/District: D - Experience: U.S. Vice President, candidate U.S. President 1988, 2008, U.S. Senator 1972-2008, Attorney 1968-1972 Residence: Wilmington Family: Married, Children:4 Education: JD Syracuse University College of Law, BA History, Political Science University of Delaware Website: Click Here Position on the Issues • Generally supports reduced spending on defense • Supports some tax increases on high-income earners • Supports federal stimulus • Supports federal regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions • Supports tighter gun control • Supports individual mandate to purchase health insurance • Pro-choice • Supports same-sex marriage • Supports a path to citizenship for some illegal immigrants Courtesy of http://www.livefreeordiealliance.org Side: Democratic Candidates
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Jeb Bush
Contest: 2016 Party/District: R - Experience: Governor of Florida 1998-2006, candidate Governor of Florida 1994, Chair Florida Bush-Quayle 1992, Chair Bob Martinez Re-election 1990, Florida Secretary of Commerce 1987-1988, Codina Group, Texas Commerce Bank Residence: Miami Family: Married, Children:3 Education: BA University of Texas Website: Click Here Position on the Issues • Pro-life • Opposes funding for stem cell research • Replaced affirmative action with "One Florida" initiative • Supports stricter sentencing laws • Supports school choice • "Skeptic" about global warming • Supports "Stand Your Ground" law • Opposes "Obamacare" • Supports path to citizenship for illegal/undocumented immigrants • Willing to consider military action in Iran • Supports privatization and partnerships with faith-based organizations for social welfare programs • Supports bank bailout but not automobile manufacturer bailout Courtesy of: http://www.livefreeordiealliance.org Side: Republican Candidates
Paul Ryan Contest: 2016 Party/District: R - Experience: Candidate U.S. Vice President 2012, Representative U.S. House of Representatives 1998-present Residence: Washington Family: Married, Children:3 Education: BA Economics and Political Science Miami University Website: Click Here Position on the Issues • Supports spending caps • Supports balanced budget amendment • Supports lower corporate tax rate • Strong Affordable Care Act (known as "Obamacare") opponent • Supports defense spending • Supports voluntary Social Security privatization for young workers • Supports ban on internet tax • Supports replacing foods stamp program with block grants to states • Supports oil drilling in ANWR • Does not support federal regulation of greenhouse gases • Opposes farm subsidies • Pro-life • Supports Right-to-Life laws and amendments • Supports anti-flag desecration amendment • Does not support gay hate crime laws; does not support gay adoption; believes states should be allowed to define marriage • Supports 2nd Amendment Rights • Supports sanctions on Iran Priority Issues according to Project Vote Smart: "Since I have entered Congress, I have been fighting to make Social Security & Medicare solvent & financially sound for future generations, while protecting current seniors' benefits. As a member of the House Ways & Means Committee, which has jurisdiction over revenue matters, I have helped deliver significant tax relief to spur economic growth & create jobs. I also serve on the House Budget Committee & the Joint Economic Committee." Courtesy of http://www.livefreeordiealliance.org Side: Republican Candidates
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Any Conservative candidate would be 100,000 times better than any extremist Socialist Democrat. Maybe you've missed it. The farther we move in this Socialistic politically correct Liberal direction, the more our culture dies. Our culture is to not conform to others cultures. See Declaration of Independence. Side: Democratic Candidates
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I guess Monica Lewinsky might be the gal wanting this post. Reasons:1)who can forget her relationship with that billy guy 2)a former White house intern 3)Strong distaste to Hillary Clinton 4)looks quite glamorous to win the public favour 5)certainly well educated 6)Strong criticism against cyber-bullying Side: Republican Candidates
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