This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Tufts chapter.

Is there any better way to stay informed on the policies of our current presidential candidates than with snappy quips from the ladies at The Skimm? CNN, maybe. But this is way more fun.

Democrats:

Hillary Clinton

TheSkimm: “Hillz has the experience for the top job. But she’s also got the baggage.”

Important policy points:

Women’s rights advocate (duh) and supports right to choose
Supports the continuation and expansion of Obamacare
Does not want to send troops to the Middle East to combat ISIS

Bernie Sanders

TheSkimm: “Sanders is a self-described democratic socialist who’s drawing some of the biggest and youngest crowds of any candidate. TBD on whether that translates to votes.”

Important policy points:

Wants to establish a single-payer healthcare system
Plans to establish free tuition for public colleges and universities
Calls for the break up of big banks on Wall Street and major campaign finance reform

Republicans:

Jeb Bush

TheSkimm: “Tough to create a fresh rep when your last name is Bush. But Jeb made a first-name for himself as FL gov. popular with Hispanics.”

Important policy points:

Wants to secure US borders and create a legalization policy for undocumented workers
Does not want to restrict rights of gun owners
Wants to provide support to the Syrian Free Army to combat ISIS

Ben Carson

TheSkimm: “Carson’s running as the political outsider who can bring fresh ideas to DC. And he’s not the only one. Cough, Trump, cough.”

Important policy points:

Staunchly pro-life
Supports a repeal of Obamacare and wants health savings accounts to be available to everyone

Ted Cruz

TheSkimm: “Cruz has won support from far-right voters for his hard-line positions against Obama’s policies.”

Important policy points:

Doesn’t believe in climate change
Supports increased military action against ISIS, such as “carpet bombing”
Calls for tax reform to improve the economy

John Kasich

TheSkimm: “Kasich was the GOP golden boy in the 90s, but the shine seems to be wearing off. He’s trying to bring it back by being sassy and saying the B-word—budget—a lot.” (Ha! Good one!)

Important policy points:

Thinks fixing the US budget is the primary way to help the economy
Believes in climate change, but not coal regulations
Wants “boots on the ground” in the Middle East

Marco Rubio

TheSkimm: “Rubio’s the one to watch in the GOP. He’s hoping that his young age and Cuban-American roots will win votes from voters who don’t usually pull the lever for the GOP.”

Important policy points:

Wants to modernize legal immigration
Would cancel the Iran nuclear agreement
Wants to create “21st century jobs” to jumpstart the economy

Donald Trump

TheSkimm: “Trump and his hair have hogged all the campaign attention in a huuuuuuge way. While he has the polling numbers to back up his big talk, TBD on how many people will pull the lever for him.”

Important policy points:

Wants to ban all Muslims from entering the US, and build a wall along the US-Mexican Border
Against the Trans-Pacific Trade Partnership
Wants increased aggression against Russia’s President Vladimir Putin

For more information and sassy puns, visit http://www.theskimm.com/2016-election/candidates

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