Kroeze’s Grievances

Presidential candidates avoid the solutions

Kroezes+Grievances

Katie Kroeze, Adviser

Many are concerned about this year’s presidential election. It is alarming how many scandals have appeared in the news regarding both presidential nominees, and the subject matter is even scarier. How will the history books explain this election in the future?

 

Donald Trump has continuously made lewd comments about women, minorities and other niche groups. The daily news report often seems more like a comedy sketch on Trump than a highlight of important topics that should be discussed. The stereotype of Trump being a reality star has proven itself, considering that the candidacy seems as if it could be its own reality show.

 

Hillary Clinton is not innocent either. Clinton is constantly being asked about her email scandal and Benghazi attack, but there are no specific answers. Also, unfortunately, Hillary is categorized as being a Clinton, and her husband’s sexual misconduct allegations seems to define her and her family. This is another “problem” that Americans have to hear about day after day.

 

The point of me laying out a few of the many issues that dominate the news is to show how inappropriate and embarrassing this candidacy is. It has come to a point where the next debate might as well show a “mature audience” screen before it has begun. I can’t even talk to my grandpa about the campaign without blushing. How am I supposed to explain this part of American history to my daughter when she

I can’t even talk to my grandpa about the campaign without blushing.

— Katie Kroeze

is older?

 

The solution is simple: Americans should focus on the real issues.

— Katie Kroeze

At the next debate, have the prompters ask questions about crime and justice, the economy and taxes, education, energy, foreign policy, gun rights, healthcare…the list goes on. The prompters also need to take charge. Don’t let the candidates be immature and butt in on each other. Let each candidate have their time to address the issues.
At the end of the day, on Tuesday, Nov. 8, it won’t matter who had the most likes on Facebook or best comeback at the debate, it matters who will be able to run our country the best, and that’s the real issue.