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Bernie Sanders Pros And Cons
It occurs every four years, the United States is in an election cycle. During this campaign season, however, has been unlike any election ever taken place in modern history. Beginning with a large pool of candidates, the primary elections, primarily among the Republican party took an extremely negative unexpected turn. Many voters feel that the remaining candidates for both Democratic and Republican party are very disappointing. The two parts appear to be strongly divided and in deep turmoil. Who has inspired me as a voter, and who has put up the best, and most honest fight to be in office is Bernie Sanders
Of the remaining candidates, only three remain. Currently at battle for the democratic nomination are Bernie Sanders, and Hillary Clinton. The republican party has already chosen business entrepreneur Donald Trump. These candidates make an odd trio, being the fact that they will all be ‘first times’ for America. Hillary, if elected will be the first female president ever in United States history, Sanders will be the first Jewish president ever to be elected, and Trump will be the first candidate without any known political background to run for office. Each candidate has their pros and cons;however, my support goes to Bernie Sanders.
Bernie Sanders is, without a doubt, the sanest decision of the three
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Trump has no experience in elective office, while Sanders has been in office since 1981. Trump lacks political experience, while Sanders has multiple positions held over the years as Senator, Mayor, Representative, and Candidate of House of Representative. However, Clinton and Sanders comparison isn’t such a no brainer. Clinton comes with an extensive political background, from being former first lady to Senate and Sate department. Although Clinton and Sanders have similar beliefs, they also have major disagreements. From breaking up the banks to sending jobs overseasas reported by Brown,

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