Presidential candidates 2020

On November 3, 2020, the United States will return to the polls to elect a President for the next four years. Two individuals will be chosen by the dominant political parties to run for that post during the Presidential Primary elections. There are currently several different Democratic and Republican candidates running for those nominations.

In this assignment, choose one candidate that is running for the Democratic or Republican nomination, and analyze one component of their political platform (i.e. immigration, healthcare, gun control, taxes, etc.). Choose an issue that is complex enough to answer the questions below.

Introduce the reader to the candidate (1-2 paragraphs, maximum). Information to include may be:

Professional background
Political experience
Ranking in the polls
Campaign funds raised to date
Other distinguishing information that might be relevant
Research and explain the candidates’ stance on one issue. Be thorough. This should be the bulk of your paper.

Describe the issue and what steps the candidate intends to take to put a plan into action, including funding plans
Include relevant historical information and/or national conversations that are taking place about the issue
Describe the arguments against this plan. Include individuals and/or groups who have argued against the candidate’s plan.
Conclude with a summary of the issue and the candidate’s plan of approaching the issue. Include the viability of their plan being effective considering the arguments against it.

This should be a research heavy assignment. Be sure to document where you learn information through in-text citations in MLA format. The paper should be no less than 3-full pages long. Ensure that you follow the formatting guidelines below.

FORMATTING DETAILS MATTER

Font: 12 pt., Times New Roman, double spacing, 1-inch margins, with page numbers in bottom, right-hand footer.
Name, course number, and assignment due date should be written in the top right-hand corner.
Papers should be written in paragraph form, with complete sentences. No bullet points.
Grammar and spelling will be taken into account in grading. If you are unsure of your writing skills, contact the HCC writing center. Their input will benefit you in this class and in the future.
Any ideas or words used that are not your own should be properly cited, MLA format. The instructor prefers footnotes, but in-text citations are acceptable. Include a works