Trump Versus Clinton: The Issues
This election has proven to be a rather unusual demonstration of American politics. We have one candidate that has never held public office and one who wishes to be the first woman president of the United States. Both candidates have seen their share of controversy. Clinton with her email scandal and Trump with his obscene Many people believe they have to choose the “lesser of two evils.” After inspecting candidates stances on climate change, common core, student loan debt, trade, and health care, Clinton is the candidate most suitable to become the next president.
Both candidates have interesting views on climate change and what can be done to help fix it. Clinton believes climate change is a serious issue. …show more content…
Trump is clearly less concerned about the growing problem of climate change and wishes that we spend our resources toward fixing the economy and other immediate crises.
Clinton actually has made a plan and according to The Guardian, that plan entails “... putting a price on carbon, making approval of pipelines contingent on a climate test, stronger regulation of fracking – especially concerning water – and giving priority to renewable energy over natural gas power plants” (Goldenberg and Milman).This plan includes creating jobs in the field of renewable resource management to replace jobs in the fossil fuel industry. The estimated cost to put this plan into action is between“ $42 to $176 bn/year” (Heal). It is clear that Clinton’s plan is ambitious and will surely have long-lasting, positive effects; however, it will prove very costly and will most likely increase the nation’s debt significantly. It is perfectly clear to anyone following the election that Clinton is far more prepared than Trump to combat climate change at any cost. Clinton believes that America should work toward building a better, energy efficient …show more content…
Clinton and Trump also wish to change how accessible college is for future college students who cannot afford it. Clinton’s position on college access for people whose families have lower incomes is very popular with many college students. According to CNN money, “Her proposal includes tuition-free enrollment in public, in-state colleges and universities for families of four making up to $85,000. The income benchmark would increase over four years to $125,000 -- covering about 80% of U.S. families” (Merica and Bradner). If Clinton becomes president, college will (in theory) become affordable for many middle and lower class families across the United states.
While Clinton wishes to provide total financial aid for students who cannot afford to go to college, Trump wishes to completely redesign the student loan system. His policy director, Sam Clovis, claimed that “...local banks should be lending to local students, but colleges should be playing a role in determining loan worthiness on factors that go beyond family income” (Jaschik). Trump believes that student loan decisions should be based on students future job prospects. The student loan process would be “...a partnership” between the student, the bank and the college” (Jaschik). If Trump has his way, students will be forced to take out loans that are not federally managed. Some students would also become ineligible to take out students loans just because their major would not be
This election has proven to be a rather unusual demonstration of American politics. We have one candidate that has never held public office and one who wishes to be the first woman president of the United States. Both candidates have seen their share of controversy. Clinton with her email scandal and Trump with his obscene Many people believe they have to choose the “lesser of two evils.” After inspecting candidates stances on climate change, common core, student loan debt, trade, and health care, Clinton is the candidate most suitable to become the next president.
Both candidates have interesting views on climate change and what can be done to help fix it. Clinton believes climate change is a serious issue. …show more content…
Trump is clearly less concerned about the growing problem of climate change and wishes that we spend our resources toward fixing the economy and other immediate crises.
Clinton actually has made a plan and according to The Guardian, that plan entails “... putting a price on carbon, making approval of pipelines contingent on a climate test, stronger regulation of fracking – especially concerning water – and giving priority to renewable energy over natural gas power plants” (Goldenberg and Milman).This plan includes creating jobs in the field of renewable resource management to replace jobs in the fossil fuel industry. The estimated cost to put this plan into action is between“ $42 to $176 bn/year” (Heal). It is clear that Clinton’s plan is ambitious and will surely have long-lasting, positive effects; however, it will prove very costly and will most likely increase the nation’s debt significantly. It is perfectly clear to anyone following the election that Clinton is far more prepared than Trump to combat climate change at any cost. Clinton believes that America should work toward building a better, energy efficient …show more content…
Clinton and Trump also wish to change how accessible college is for future college students who cannot afford it. Clinton’s position on college access for people whose families have lower incomes is very popular with many college students. According to CNN money, “Her proposal includes tuition-free enrollment in public, in-state colleges and universities for families of four making up to $85,000. The income benchmark would increase over four years to $125,000 -- covering about 80% of U.S. families” (Merica and Bradner). If Clinton becomes president, college will (in theory) become affordable for many middle and lower class families across the United states.
While Clinton wishes to provide total financial aid for students who cannot afford to go to college, Trump wishes to completely redesign the student loan system. His policy director, Sam Clovis, claimed that “...local banks should be lending to local students, but colleges should be playing a role in determining loan worthiness on factors that go beyond family income” (Jaschik). Trump believes that student loan decisions should be based on students future job prospects. The student loan process would be “...a partnership” between the student, the bank and the college” (Jaschik). If Trump has his way, students will be forced to take out loans that are not federally managed. Some students would also become ineligible to take out students loans just because their major would not be