09-14-2015, 07:41 PM
I mentioned previously, I like some of Hillary's platform.
Below are just 5 of her positions lightly touched on.
(If she doesn't waffle on them, that would be beneficial for her)
1. Education
Hillary released what Inside Higher Ed called "by far the most detailed plan released by a candidate yet." The plan included ensuring that the maximum award given by Pell Grant increased with accordance to rising college costs, simplifying the application for financial aid, giving a $10,000 education award for those who participate in AmeriCorps, and providing millions in grants to four-year colleges and community colleges to improve completion rates.
2. Marijuana
Clinton's stance on marijuana could be a major issue in the 2016 election, as support for legalization grows. A 2013 Gallup poll found that 58 percent of Americans favor legalization. For those ages 18-29 the percentage of people who support legalization is 67 percent.
3. Immigration
In November of 2014, Hillary Clinton strongly backed President Obama's immigration executive order, calling the plan to protect nearly 5 million undocumented immigrants a "historic step."
"It’s really the lives of people who are in many instances longtime residents and workers who have not only raised children, but made contributions and in many, many instances, because of the way our system operates, paid taxes already," the former Secretary of State explained.
4. The Environment
Hillary believes in climate change, and called for greater tax incentives and greater research for for green energy. She also supports a carbon tax.
"The science of climate change is unforgiving, no matter what the deniers may say, sea levels are rising, ice caps are melting, storms, droughts and wildfires are wreaking havoc.
5. LGBT Rights
Like President Obama, Hillary Clinton has evolved on LGBT rights -- an evolution chronicled in the New York Times. During her tenure as First Lady, her husband signed Don't Ask Don't Tell, and the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).
Hillary appeared in a Human Rights Campaign video where she announced both her personal and political support for same-sex marriage.
(It will be interesting to see her party opponents positions. As has been said, the election is still a long way off)
Below are just 5 of her positions lightly touched on.
(If she doesn't waffle on them, that would be beneficial for her)
1. Education
Hillary released what Inside Higher Ed called "by far the most detailed plan released by a candidate yet." The plan included ensuring that the maximum award given by Pell Grant increased with accordance to rising college costs, simplifying the application for financial aid, giving a $10,000 education award for those who participate in AmeriCorps, and providing millions in grants to four-year colleges and community colleges to improve completion rates.
2. Marijuana
Clinton's stance on marijuana could be a major issue in the 2016 election, as support for legalization grows. A 2013 Gallup poll found that 58 percent of Americans favor legalization. For those ages 18-29 the percentage of people who support legalization is 67 percent.
3. Immigration
In November of 2014, Hillary Clinton strongly backed President Obama's immigration executive order, calling the plan to protect nearly 5 million undocumented immigrants a "historic step."
"It’s really the lives of people who are in many instances longtime residents and workers who have not only raised children, but made contributions and in many, many instances, because of the way our system operates, paid taxes already," the former Secretary of State explained.
4. The Environment
Hillary believes in climate change, and called for greater tax incentives and greater research for for green energy. She also supports a carbon tax.
"The science of climate change is unforgiving, no matter what the deniers may say, sea levels are rising, ice caps are melting, storms, droughts and wildfires are wreaking havoc.
5. LGBT Rights
Like President Obama, Hillary Clinton has evolved on LGBT rights -- an evolution chronicled in the New York Times. During her tenure as First Lady, her husband signed Don't Ask Don't Tell, and the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).
Hillary appeared in a Human Rights Campaign video where she announced both her personal and political support for same-sex marriage.
(It will be interesting to see her party opponents positions. As has been said, the election is still a long way off)
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Home is where you're treated the best, but complain the most!
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Home is where you're treated the best, but complain the most!
Life is short, make the most of it, get outta here!