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Every four years, many people look at all the issues and candidates to see if they will show to vote for this year election. Candidates focuses on certain issues so that they can keep the voters that have already and drawn in new voters. These issues can help decide if it is worth the voters getting involved. Critical election does not happen often. 2016 election could be the next critical election because of the many issues surrounding it. Voters will turnout to make sure their voice is heard and the candidates will make sure their voice is heard. This paper will talk about if 2016 is a critical election, the three most important issues surround the election,and the growing american electorate. What is a critical election ? V.O. Key’s definition of critical election is when new group of voters show up to an election …show more content…
One reason is Donald Trumps base is drawn to trump belief that the reason that many of the people are still unemployed is because of immigrants, government officials and some business owners. Another reason is Republican party is not fully behind Donald Trump’s ideas. The national review, a popular conservative republican magazine, wrote a whole issue on not supporting Donald Trump and how he is the wrong leader for the party. (Heeke) Not having the party supporting him could push Donald Trump to becoming an independent while taking several votes with him. Another reason is if Hilary Clinton become nominee then she will have a tough time trying to gain Bernie Sanders supporters because she is a supporter of breaking up banks. Many of Bernie Sanders supporters could go right to get what they want. Another important reason is immigration. Many people blame immigration for their reason of unemployment and these supporter will show up in the election to make sure their voice is heard. All of these reasons could play a huge part in deciding of 2016 could be another critical

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