You Campaign In Poetry You Govern In Prose

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“You campaign in poetry. You govern in prose.”(Mario Cuomo). This quote was used to describe the way the candidates should approach their campaign and views on the government. The Democratic candidates include Lincoln Chafee, Jim Webb, Martin O’Malley, Senator Bernie Sanders, and Hillary Clinton. Bernie Sanders seemed to have solid views against what he believes to be, in simple terms, an unofficial aristocracy, positive views towards uplifting the minorities and public healthcare. Hillary Clinton held views that included women’s health and issues within the LGBT community. Jim Chafee’s political background is debatable because he has went from being a Liberal and Moderate Republican to an Idependent to a Democrat. Jim webb seems to be a fair

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