US elections 2020
7 Mar 2020
Who will take on Trump at the 2020 election? At 70 years old, Elizabeth Warren wants to succeed where Hillary Clinton didn’t: to become the first female president of the United States. A progressive, her policy positions are similar to those of rival Bernie Sanders, advocating for taxes on large fortunes, and the canceling of student loan debt.
7 Mar 2020
Who will take on Trump at the 2020 election? At 78 years old, Bernie Sanders is vying for the Democratic nomination for president. The oldest candidate in the race, he is rising in popularity among Democratic voters. A former Mayor and Congressman, he is currently a Senator for Vermont. His policy positions: universal health coverage, free university education, minimum wage rise and taxes on the uber-rich.
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