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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Utah chapter.<\/div>

So you walk up to a group of friends and find them in a heated debate, tossing around words like \u201chealthcare\u201d and \u201cforeign policy\u201d and listing off facts and stats like you\u2019re in an Econ class. You\u2019re trying to back out of there unseen when they turn to you and ask which candidate you\u2019re rooting for in the 2016 presidential election. You\u2019re caught off guard and mumble something like, \u201cI don\u2019t know\u2026I\u2019ll have to ask my parents.\u201d Cue the crickets and the crushing feeling of inadequacy.<\/p>\n

Look, I get it. Being an adult is hard enough\u2014school, job, volunteering, social life; who has time to watch the news? To make life easier on those who are overwhelmed by the constant stream of ultra-confusing politics, here is a quick rundown of a few of the candidates who are making headlines right now.<\/p>\n

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Democratic Party:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hillary Clinton<\/p>\n

Former U.S Secretary of State<\/em><\/p>\n

Wife of former U.S President Bill Clinton<\/em>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

Stance on Popular issues\u2014<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Marriage Equality: Yes<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pro-Choice: Yes, keep abortion \u201cSafe, Legal, and Rare\u201d<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Feminist: Yes<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Climate Change: Develop clean, renewable energy<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Affordable Care Act: Yes<\/p>\n

Education: Refinance student loans (lower interest rates) and make college more affordable. Clinton supports President Obama\u2019s proposal for two years of free community college.<\/p>\n

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Bernie Sanders<\/p>\n

U.S Senator from Vermont<\/em><\/p>\n

Served in the House of Representatives for 16 years<\/em><\/p>\n

Stance on Popular issues\u2014<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Marriage Equality: Yes<\/p>\n

Pro-Choice: Yes, decision made by the woman, not the government. Sanders emphasizes prevention, sex education, and accessibility of contraception.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Feminist: Yes<\/p>\n

Climate Change: Corporations pay for their carbon emissions, introduce legislation to combat climate change<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Affordable Care Act: Yes<\/p>\n

Education: Proposed legislation to Congress: 1. Free tuition at public colleges and universities; refinance loans for those with student debt<\/p>\n

2. Government stops profiting off of middle class and working families<\/p>\n

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Republican Party:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Donald Trump<\/p>\n

Businessman<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Stance on Popular issues\u2014<\/p>\n

Marriage Equality: No, marriage is between a man and a woman and should be defined by the state<\/p>\n

Pro-Choice: Abortion should be limited, and late abortions only in cases of rape, incest, or threat to mother\u2019s health<\/p>\n

Feminist: No<\/p>\n

Climate Change: It\u2019s a hoax<\/p>\n

Affordable Care Act: No<\/p>\n

Education: Cut the U.S Department of Education \u201cway, way, way down\u201d<\/p>\n

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Jeb Bush<\/p>\n

Two-term Governor of Florida<\/em><\/p>\n

Stance on Popular Issues\u2014<\/p>\n

Marriage Equality: Bush believes marriage is between a man and a woman, but Bush called for people to \u201crespect\u201d same-sex marriages after Florida allowed gay couples to marry.<\/p>\n

Pro Choice: Ban most abortions after 20 weeks, with exception for cases of rape, incest, or threat to mother\u2019s health<\/p>\n

Feminist: No<\/p>\n

Climate Change: Real concern, but it\u2019s unclear how much is caused by humans<\/p>\n

Affordable Care Act: No<\/p>\n

Education: Supports common core and No Child Left Behind<\/p>\n

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Third-Party:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jill Stein\u2014Green Party Candidate<\/p>\n

Physician<\/em>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

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Stance on Popular Issues\u2014<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Marriage Equality: Yes<\/p>\n

Pro-Choice: Yes, Stein strongly favors the right to choose and easy access to reproductive healthcare and sex education.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Feminist: Yes, supports transgender rights<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Climate Change: Climate crisis is real; job creation is a possible solution<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Affordable Care Act: No, Medicare is a better solution and should be expanded.<\/p>\n

Education: Bail out students instead of bailing out banks and make public higher education free<\/p>\n

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Of course, this is a limited view of only a few of the candidates, but it\u2019s a start. If there\u2019s a candidate that\u2019s got your attention, check out their official website, watch interviews, and keep up-to-date with their Twitter feed. Keep in mind that candidates need all the support they can get, so if there\u2019s one you\u2019d like to see get the nomination, get involved and spread the word.<\/p>\n

Can\u2019t decide? Check out presidential-candidates.insidegov.com to learn more about your favorites, compare candidates, and more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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