Things to notice about the next POTUS
A snapshot of the 2020 candidates
photo courtesy of Gabrielle Krieger
December 19, 2019
With the 2020 election this coming year, here’s a rundown of Presidential candidates most popular with Annie Wright students.
Students also weighed in on what issues they wanted to see the next President solve. 42.7% of students said they were not sure who they’d vote for at the time of the survey, and 14.7% said they would vote for another candidate not listed here.
Senator Bernie Sanders (D): 36% of students said they’d vote for him.
What issues he cares about: cancelling existing student debt and making public college tuition free for all. He also supports the “Green New Deal” and is endorsed by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Most controversial thing he’s said: He compared a neighborhood in Baltimore to a third-world country.
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D): 26.7% of students said they’d vote for her.
What issues she cares about: LGBTQ+ rights, good public school education, combating climate change
Most controversial thing she’s said: Warren has faced backlash from Native American communities for her claim that she is a member of the Cherokee Nation. She has also admitted to filling out forms as native, thus being referred to as a minority.
Mayor Pete Buttigieg (D): 24% of students said they’d vote for him.
What issues he cares about: criminal justice reform, LGBTQ+ rights, veteran/military family support
Most controversial thing he’s said: “All Lives Matter”
Vice President Joe Biden (D): 16% of students said they’d vote for him.
What issues he cares about: ending gun violence, health care for all, affordable education beyond high school
Most controversial thing he’s said: While speaking to a largely African-American audience: “Look at what [Republicans] value, and look at their budget… They’re going to put y’all back in chains.”
President Donald Trump (R): 8% of students said they’d re-elect him.
What issues he cares about: pro-life, stricter immigration laws, preventing animal abuse
Most controversial thing he’s said: “No one has more respect for women than me.” Later, “When you are a star, they let you do it.”
Joe Walsh (R): 5.3% of students said they’d vote for him.
What issues he cares about: 2nd Amendment with background checks, stop tariffs
Most controversial thing he’s said: On the Black Lives Matter movement: “Watch out Black Lives Matter punks. Real America is coming after you.”
