Presidential Election

[appy9104]

This election is a sad thing.  Sorry there might be a small element of truth in the Wikileak crap but it has all been rewritten by the Russians.  One excerpt was even recognized as a copy from a Newsweek article by the author.  The only "rigging" of this election is the manipulations by the Russians.  I am not a fan of Hillary but she wont do any harm because she will be blocked by procedure by Congress,  while Trump does damage everytime he opens his mouth.  He is no example for children, just his whole debate talk/attitude.  Not to mention being a sexual predator.  Billy Bush lost his job over that tape.  Bill Cosby denied is accusers to.     

[alaskakaren]

I can't stand election years and this is one of the worst. Good luck to us all...

[wilberk]

This election really sucks because it is my first time voting and I have awful choices. I wanted Bernie so bad but I just dont think it would work out in the end. I cant stand trump and do not have time to look into third parties so therefore hillary it is. 

[Liquidfire_43]

Most people either from Trump or Hillary side, will complain that people voting for a third party candidate (called protest vote) are wasting their votes. Some of Hillary supporters are saying voting for a third party candidate (referring to Ralph Nader in 2000) or not voting will help Trump get to the White House. It is good that we have other parties running, than the two major political parties that constantly disappoints the american people. If people vote for a third party candidate, then it is really the political parties fault for not doing a good job.

Looking at the third party candidates in the 2016 race, it has also been disappointing.. Jill Stein has a lot of views that are similar to mines, but her lack of the political experience is something to note. She has no experience in a elected office (small or large) to be considered. How will she come in terms with the republicans and democrats in other government branches? She have to meet them halfway to get any support for her agenda. If you think Obama is bad from his lack of political experience (first term senator), then Jill Stain is even worse. As for Gary Johnson, he seems to lack knowledge regarding Syria and foreign policies. He also wants to get rid of some government agencies that are important.

Also note that if a third party candidate gets 5% of the presidential election they will receive $10 million in federal funding, in the 2020 election. However it is also noted by Professor Allan Lichtman (election predictor) that Trumps chances of winning depends on how well the third party candidate does

[JaniceSW]

This is an election more about who you are against rather than who you are for, it seems to me.  The two main choices are not to my liking, but I have to vote for someone who is not a loose caboose and I think can represent this nation in a somewhat appropriate way (hopefully).

[bremer51]

I think a lot people try to stay true to their party no matter who the candidate it. I'm that way myself.

[Jayce2013]

As someone who was born in Europe and only recently moved to the US... I find it really heartbreaking to watch.... both candidates are ridiculous and saying that Trump cares about anyone is ridiculous too... Trump cares only about himself... he has no respect for anyone, how can you say he cares??? The amount of offensive things that come out of his mouth..... I have no words
On the other side, I don't like Hillary either, AT ALL... so, both ways... nothing good is coming.

I am totally disgusted...

How did we end up in a living joke?

[countrygirl12]

No one likes Trump.

People hate Hillary.

Why don't people plan on a writing in a candidate like Bernie Sanders?

Uh because Bernie Sanders would be the death of us all!