2016 Election

                  On Monday, Jan 18, Bernie Sanders made a trip to Birmingham, Alabama seeking the  Democratic Election.

 

             Sanders is a senator from Vermont. The event was held at the Boutwell Auditorium. Sanders was also joined by former Ohio Sen. Nina Turner, who made positive remarks on the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Sander's focused on income inequality and Americans access to health care. The Boutwell Auditorium is usually used as a warming station.

 

            Many decided to join the rally to seek shelter. However 7,000 people were there at the event. Hilary Clinton and Sanders have stayed close in the polls.

 

 

 

                        Sander's covered a variety of topics such as free college tuition, a $15 hour minimum wage, and equal pay for women. Sanders mentioned  Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley refusing to raise minimum wage.



 

                        Sanders speech was on Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday. Sanders shared with the crowd a personal memory of marching on Washington as a student a the University of Chicago.

 

                        "To truly honor the life of Dr. King we must fight to carry out his racial and bold vision for America," Sanders said.

 

                      Sanders wants to create a economy for the middle class. This economy would not be a benefit to the upper-class. Sanders believed big businesses like Wal-Mart exploits its workers for workers for profits.

        

                      Sanders discussed that climate change is the single greatest threat facing our planet. Climate change is real, it comes from burning fossil fuels and it post a catastrophic threat to our planet. The long-term effect from the events will impact everyone.

 

                     Sea level rise will result from melting glaciers, higher food prices, and insufficient drinking water. The impacts of climate change are apparent now. 

 

                      Sanders concluded with thoughts about Donald Trump. "You can never underestimate what Donald Trump will say," Sanders said.

 

 

         -Jeremy R. Hilson student of the Hall of Journalism at Troy University.

         

           My bog focus is the Bernie Sanders Rally in Birmingham, AL.

 

           My publication plan is weekly.

 

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2016 Presidential Campaign

   

                               President Obama's presidency is coming to an end. When President Obama began his campaign in 2006, many people thought his presidency would not happen. However, since being elected, he has had more success than failure. Obama has had an impact on student loan tax rates declining. Under his presidency, gay marriage was legalized, and  healthcare laws have changed. President Obama also continues to inspire Americans with the most powerful speeches.           
                                  The question is, who will be the next president? President Obama is leaving a trailblazing image, cleaning up a long list of turmoil from president George W. Bush. The next president definitely has big shoes to fill. Our economy has drastically improved. The spotlight has been taken from high gas prices and unemployment. Unhappy Americans are given opportunities for better lives with this reformed economy.
                                 The 2016 Presidential Campaign has been a circus. The leading candidates are Hilary Clinton and Bernie Sanders for the Democratic nomination. For the Republican nomination, Donald Trump and Ted Cruz are leading.
                                Hilary Clinton's campaign focuses on topics like gun violence prevention, health care, immigration reform, and the economy. Clinton wants to raise the incomes for hard-working Americans. Candidate Bernie Sanders issues deal with income and wealth inequality. Also a unique issue, to make college tuition debt free. In addition, Sanders wants to raise big money from politics while restoring democracy. Sanders campaign trail will stop in Birmingham, Alabama tomorrow Jan 18. Americans like me will gather to hear him discuss his campaign.
                                Ted Cruz's potential nominations for the Republican party focus is on equal opportunity. However, Cruz's plans are traditional and conservative. Lastly, Donald Trump's campaign in which has created a spectacle. Trump attacks other candidate's on social media. He also confronts anyone who is not in agreement with him. Trump has recently attacked Samuel L. Jackson, who is an actor. Is this a president America wants? Trump's campaign focus is drug policies, the economy, education, and the environment.
                            How can America be great again? It is important to have a strong leader in a president. In conclusion, we as citizens can contribute as well. Together we can create change.

           -Jeremy R. Hilson, student of the Hall of Journalism at Troy University
            My blog focus is  The 2016 Presidential Candidates.
            My publication plan is weekly.
            The goal for my blog is to contribute to my writing skills.
           
          



                                

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