As November approaches, the upcoming presidential election continues to gain media coverage. Both Democratic and Republican candidates are vying for attention and votes as caucus season begins. However, former Democratic New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg has announced he has contemplated a presidential run. Bloomberg became involved in politics in…
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The Campaign Trail: Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio
From Henry Clay to John McCain, being a senator has been a popular career for presidential candidates. In this election, Republicans Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio are continuing the tradition. Cruz is the junior senator from Texas. He is currently the chairman of United States Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight,…
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The Campaign Trail: Governors
Throughout American history, one of the largest indicators of a potentially successful presidential candidate has been past political experience. This factor, however, may turn out to be much more specific and pervasive than previously thought. As the field of political study and analysis continues to rise with modern demand for…
Read MoreThe Campaign Trail: John Kasich
If you take a quick glance at the polls, you may fail to notice his name. If, by chance, you make your way through the crowded GOP field and find yourself lurking at the bottom of the candidate pool, you’ll find him: John Kasich. Kasich’s candidacy has yet to spark…
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The Campaign Trail: Hillary Clinton
I have a memory from my childhood that has always been with me for some reason. I was around eight, my family and I were headed to a restaurant and as we were parking our car my dad noticed a particular bumper sticker on another person’s car. “Gross,” he remarked…
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