It’s only January but our minds are set on 2020 — more specifically, the 2020Â Presidential Election. Some might argue that it’s a little early to write an article about this — given the fact that most parties haven’t announced their candidates yet — but we believe that there’s no such thing as “too early” when it comes to politics! Here’s a list of the candidates so far:
Democratic Party
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Pete Buttigieg
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Buttigieg is a Democratic mayor
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He believes it is time to be bold and focus on the future.
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He stresses issues regarding climate, economics and generational identity
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Julián Castro
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Castro is a former mayor of San Antonio
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He believes it’s time for new leadership and new energy
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Key issues include wanting Medicare for all and immigration issues
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John Delaney
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Former congressman from Maryland
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He believes he is the right man for the job but believes not enough people know who he is
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He tries to play a bipartisan problem solver but often side with the liberals on topics such as universal health care
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Tulsi Gabbard
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Congresswoman from Hawaii
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She wants to help fix all the problems facing Americans
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Supported Sanders in 2016 election
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Formally made anti gay statement, now has retracted and apologized for the statements and her work with anti gay advocacy clubs
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She opposes military involvement overseas.
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Kirsten Gillibrand
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Senator from NY
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She is a young mom that wants to fight for others kids
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She has become one of the senate’s leading liberal voices
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Key issues include women’s equality
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Kamala Harris
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Senator from California
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She believes this country needs a leader that will produce a vision of America that everyone can see themselves in
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Signature issues include middle class tax cuts, and liberal agenda push
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Elizabeth Warren
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Senator from Massachusetts
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She wants the women to be on top and fix our broken government
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Has done a lot of preparation to run for this race
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Key issues included income inequality
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Andrew Yang
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Former Tech executive
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He strongly believes in a universal basic income and wants it to be at $1000 a month.
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Republican Party
As for the Republican Party we can all assume that President Trump will be running for re-election. There are many who have stirred interest but no declaration of official running for office.