Less known political candidates in the American presidential elections

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28 Apr 2024
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Many around the world are following the presidential elections in the USA. The main two presidential candidates are Joe Biden (Democrats) and Donald Trump (Republicans). At the same time, several other and less known candidates are also officially participating in the race to be elected president of the USA. Here is some info about the following candidates. 
 
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: Originally a Democrat, Kennedy has shifted to run as an independent. His policy ambitions include:

  • Increasing the national minimum wage.
  • Enhancing childcare subsidies.
  • Implementing more stringent environmental regulations.
  • Reducing foreign aid and pulling American troops out of global conflicts.
  • Protecting the 1st and 4th Amendments, with a less defined stance on the 2nd Amendment.

 
 
Marianne Williamson: Running for the Democratic nomination but facing significant challenges due to the DNC's support for incumbent Joe Biden, Williamson's platform includes:

  • Strong support for pro-immigrant policies.
  • Advocacy for universal, single-payer healthcare and democratic socialism.
  • A commitment to pro-choice and ending drug prohibition.

 
 
 
Dr. Cornel West (Independent): Dr. West's campaign is marked by a progressive, left-wing agenda that includes:

  • Extensive economic regulations and a universal basic income.
  • A significant increase in the national minimum wage and mandatory paid maternity leave.
  • Support for national and racial reparations and extreme environmentalism.
  • Nationalizing multiple industries and implementing new gun control legislation.

 
Jill Stein:

  • Stein, who has previously run for president with the Green Party, is known for her strong advocacy for progressive and environmental policies. Her main ambitions include:
  • Championing comprehensive social welfare programs.
  • Advocating for aggressive state-imposed environmental policies to combat climate change.
  • Pushing for criminal justice reform and ending the drug war, aligning her with more progressive stances on social issues.

 
 
Randy Toler:

  • As a co-founder of the Green Party, Toler shares many of the fundamental principles associated with the party but also brings his unique perspectives to the forefront. His main ambitions include:
  • Promoting extreme environmentalism with a focus on drastic measures to address climate change and environmental degradation.
  • Supporting social welfare enhancements that ensure better quality of life and equity across different societal sectors.
  • Advocating for a non-interventionist foreign policy and criminal justice and drug policy reforms.


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