Posts tagged 2024 Election
Joe Biden, America First? Biden vs Trump: What's the Difference?

There are still eight months before the first presidential debate, and while the parties have not made their platforms official, people are already scrutinizing the differences between the two candidates: Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Despite the apparent differences, there is one area where Biden and Trump have something in common.

— Patrick McFarland

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Nikki Haley: Is South Asian representation in the Oval finally here?

With key players like Vivek Ramaswamy and Nikki Haley making huge moves in the 2024 primary elections, it seems like the Republican Party is ushering in a new era that embraces South Asian voters. Yet, Haley, who is still in the race, fails to connect to her Indian identity and campaign towards South Asian voters.

— Maya Mohosin

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What The Republican Party’s Immigration Stance Means Going Forward

The most recent Republican presidential debate could not help but stir up conversation about the party’s policy changes over the years. In response to the question regarding Reagan’s amnesty policy for illegal immigrants, many candidates struggled to balance the party’s unceasing admiration for Reagan with a strong “moral” stance on immigration.

— Catherine Hughes

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Nikki Haley: The Least of All Evils?

Rising Republican candidate Nikki Haley is gaining popularity with youth voters across the country, and some Georgetown University students are even supporting her. Following the GOP debate Aug. 23, 2023, she was rated the highest of all other contenders. Haley’s status as the most tolerant Republican candidate may be the secret to her success.

— Ana Tucholski

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Third-Party Presidential Candidates: A Captivating and Catastrophic ’24 Illusion

According to a recent NBC News poll, nearly 15% of registered voters would support a third-party candidate next year over President Joe Biden or former President Donald Trump. The allure of third-party presidential candidates is a familiar tale. The problem? Their potential is a captivating and catastrophic illusion – it was in 1992 and even more so in 2000. In 2024, it would be the most tragic yet.

— Stephen Blinder

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