Category: Politics
2016 Election: A Breakdown of the Candidates
In an election year that appears to be anything but conventional, voters may have slightly better clarity on Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton and where they stand on key issues following the conclusion of the two major political party conventions. Differences in economic policies of Clinton and Trump mostly follow along party lines and viewpoints about the role of government. Clinton proposes a measured agenda. It is one that offers change, but without revamping the existing system and without throwing aside longstanding practices such as staying within budget constraints. Trump is focused on three main economic policy issues: 1) raise barriers to immigration; 2) impose large tariffs on goods from Mexico and China; and 3) enact large tax cuts. The presidential candidates’ policy platform on key issues is detailed on the following pages and is reflective of information released as of September 12, 2016. However, details are expected to continue to emerge or change as the official debate season begins and as Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump enter the final weeks of the U.S. presidential campaign. Looking forward, the Commission on Presidential Debates has announced the following dates for the upcoming three presidential debates and one vice presidential debate where the candidates will meet head-to-head and discuss their positions on key economic and political issues. Ø First presidential debate: September 26, 2016 at Hofstra University, Hemp
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