With ISIS at the forefront of everyone’s minds, national security has become an incredibly important issue. The current administration is being faced with a war on terror that is becoming more and more urgent. National security is an ever-evolving issue, because both the threats that face this nation and the ways that we respond to […]
Democratic Views on the Death Penalty
America’s opinions on the death penalty have fluctuated greatly over the years. It has been as low as 42 percent in 1966, and reached its height at 80 percent 1994. Currently, 60 percent of Americans support the death penalty. The Democratic Party is in support of the death penalty. The party’s support has diminished over […]
Republican Views on the Death Penalty
The opinion of the American public on the death penalty has changed greatly over time. It hit its low of 42 percent in 1966, and reached its highest point at 80 percent 1994. Currently, 60 percent of Americans support the death penalty. In recent years, six states have abolished the death penalty, and no new […]
Democratic View on Immigration
As the 2016 election draws closer, the party’s views on immigration are becoming increasingly important. With a larger and larger percentage of voters being immigrants, these policies have the ability to make or break an election. Even non-immigrants are beginning to view this as a larger issue. A recent survey by the Pew Research Center […]
Democratic View on Health Care
The Democratic view on health care is based around the idea that “accessible, affordable, high quality health care is reart of the American promise, that Americans should have the security that comes with good health care.” Democrats believe that no American should have to face financial destitution because they fall ill or get injured, stating […]
Chris Christie On The Issues
Chris Christie was born in Newark, New Jersey and was raised in Livingston, New Jersey. He left the state briefly to attend college at the University of Delaware, and then returned to live there after graduating. He then attended Seton Hall University of Law. He joined Cranford law firm, where he became a partner. He […]
Rand Paul On The Issues
Rand Paul is currently the junior U.S. Senator of Kentucky. He serves on the serves on the Foreign Relations, Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, Homeland Security and Government Affairs, and Small Business Committees in the Senate, and has worked towards spending cuts and preventing government overreach. For example, one of his first legislative proposals cut […]
Ted Cruz On The Issues
Ted Cruz is the current U.S. Senator from Texas. His victory over Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst in 2012 was described as “the biggest upset of 2012 . . . a true grassroots victory against very long odds,” in the Washington Post. His father was born in Cuba, and he is the first Cuban-American to hold […]
Republican Views on the Minimum Wage
In President Obama’s 2013 State of the Union address, he called to increase the minimum wage. In response to this, Senator Tom Harkin and Representative George Miller have introduced the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013. This act would raise the federal minimum wage from the current $7.25 to $10.10 over the course of the […]
Republican Views on the Economy
When it comes to Economics, the Republican Party has some very adamant views. They believe that every American deserves the right to own, invest, build, and prosper. They believe that sensible business regulations are incredibly important, and that business regulations should promote confidence in the economy among both consumers and businesses. Republicans oppose any policies […]