2024 Presidential Election: Meet the Candidates
With primaries well underway, and just over a year until the 2024 election, there are still seventeen people in the running for President of the United States. Three democrats, twelve republicans, and two independents race for the position while trying to win over the American public.
Last week, we covered Florida Governor Ron Desantis, businessman Perry Johnson, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson.
From Independent Cornel West to the recently announced candidate Cenk Uygyr, who are these candidates and what is their goal for the American future?
Cornel West (Independent)
“There is something about boldness and fearlessness and being free enough to speak what is on one’s mind that warrants freedom.”
Economic Justice: West plans to abolish both poverty and homelessness through raising the minimum wage, ending tax loopholes, and instating a national jobs program.
Environmental Justice: With this policy, West will acknowledge the climate emergency and “move beyond the Green New Deal to a global Green Reconstruction initiative.”
Health Justice: The West Administration will “Codify abortion rights as a Constitutional mandate, Remove Transgender exclusions/limitations from all healthcare policies, nationalize the healthcare industry, and end the war on drugs.”
Larry Elder (Republican)
“Doing what you want to do is easy. Doing what you have to do is hard.”
Crime: The Elder Administration will not be soft on crime. Elder states, “we will not sacrifice public safety just to appease the naïve and corrupt minority. We will not surrender the safety of the streets.”
School Choice: When it comes to this key issue, Elder believes that by “giving parents the right to vote with their feet, we send a clear message to underperforming schools: shape up or risk losing students.”
Crush Inflation/Economic Growth: The economy and inflation have been a hot topic in this Presidential election. Larry Elder states, “I believe in the power of unleashing the entrepreneurial spirit and fostering an environment where small businesses can thrive and innovate.”
Ryan Binkley (Republican)
“It is time for us to once again stand on our core values and remember who we are as a nation.”
Restoring Unity: Ryan Binkley explains how over 75% of Americans describe the country as “divided.” To curb this issue, he plans to “seek bipartisan solutions, encourage compromise, and confront the divides in our nation.”
Transforming Healthcare: If elected, Binkley plans to “empower patients and expand their options, improve transparency, increase competition, and get healthcare inflation under control.”
Securing the Border: In regard to the border crisis, a Binkley Administration will “build a physical barrier to help secure the southern border, provide resources to borer enforcement, streamline and improve the immigration system, and provide a permanent process to resolve the status of undocumented families.”
Doug Burgum (Republican)
“I’ll get America booming!”
Economy: Doug Burgum believes the economy needs to be the top priority. He will “ get inflation under control, cut taxes, lower gas prices, reduce the cost of living and help people realize their fullest potential.”
Energy: As the Governor of North Dakota, Burgum lead the state to be “one of the largest energy producing states in America.” He plans to do that large-scale with our Nation.
National Security: With this policy, “Doug believes we need to recognize the real threats to America and strengthen national security.”
Cenk Uygyr (Democrat)
“Success is about persistence. You can only afford to be persistent in something you deeply enjoy.”
Cenk Uygyr wants to put the issues back in the hands of United States Citizens. All of his policies are favorable by a majority of the population!
Time off for Mothers: A paid family leave is favorable by 84% of citizens.
Higher Wages: 65% of Americans believe that a $15 minimum wage should be federally instated.
Fight Corruption: Uygyr plans to end Gerrymandering, which is favorable by 90% of Americans.
With all Presidential candidates now covered, make sure to check back for any updates in the 2024 election cycle!
Which one of these candidates aligns with your view for the country? Let us know in the comments below!