Presidential Candidate: Brendan Mclaughlin
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Political Party: United Eagles
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Biography:
I filmed this year’s varsity and J.V. soccer games.
I made a professional documentary on dodge ball, and what’s more American than that?
I have a black belt in Tae kwon do.
I grew up in Cranberry Township
I am in National Honors Society and I care about my education.
I care about my community.
I am a family man and I have a golden retriever named Maya.
Experience:
Worked hard at the Spirit Halloween store (team work)
Great leader in gym (He has leadership)
Role model to his younger brother
Volunteers at NHS for the community
Why vote for this candidate:
He has integrity and values his education. He puts others before himself in all aspects of life. He
seeks for a positive change in the way that our nation operates. He will improve upon the education
system as a whole as it will mold future generations.
Main Four Issues
1) Cost of college
- More people could go to college if the price is lowered
- Less doctors, engineers, and Lawyers will be hired from foreign countries
- Student loan debt has grown more than one trillion dollars
- People are shying away from certain fields, such as teaching, because the salary is not adequate
for paying off student debt
2)Equality
- Women are being 78% of what men are being paid
- Pay gap is affected by age, gender, and race
- October 2014, 17 countries allow same sex marriage
- 37 out of 50 states have same sex marriage
3) National Debt
- Interest paid per year increases and will eventually be more than all other spending
- We will no longer control our own destiny, our debt will
- Interest alone costs more than what is spent on Medicare
- Lower growth, lower salaries, and fewer jobs for US citizens
4) Marijuana Legalization
- Marijuana is less toxic than many of everyday prescriptions that are prescribed by doctors
- A professor from Harvard has said that breathing in air from the city is more harmful than marijuana
- Marijuana is better for you than cigarettes because cigarettes are filled with toxins and harmful
chemicals
- Many other countries have legalized it, and have had no issues
Presidential Candidate: John Brittner
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Political Party: Conservative Party
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Biography:
John has been able to balance a rigorous course load, a varsity sport, and a part time job. He has
worked long hours as a manager at his family meat shop for six years. He has also been a part of the
WPIAL championship winning baseball team. He has achieved both inside and outside the classroom
by taking honors and CHS classes. John plans to attend Penn State University at Behrend.
Experience:
- Been a part of a part of a travel baseball team for five years- Knows what it means to work as a
time
-Ran a baseball camp for young players aged 7-12
-Worked for six years
-Part of a WPIAL championship baseball team
-Active member of Saint Gregory’s Parish
-He has maintained a 4.3 GPA while in Honors, CHS, and AP courses
Why vote for this candidate:
John Brittner knows what it is like to work hard for success. He knows what it takes to achieve
greatness, such as winning a WPIAL championship for baseball. He has also earned the opportunity
to play baseball at the collegiate level. His leadership ability shows through his managerial position at
the family meat shop. John is a self-motivated individual who understands the task at hand when it
comes to being the president of the United States. Not only will John lead this country in the right
direction, but he will set an example for the country’s youth as he has done in his baseball camps.
Issues:
1) Increase the regulation of immigrants
◦U.S is overpopulated
◦Illegal immigrants take jobs away from US citizens
◦39.9 million foreign born people in the US in 2010
◦Prevent millions of unlawful immigrants from infringing upon every legal citizens rights to
pursue the American dream
2) Gun Control
◦The second amendment was added to our constitution because the founders saw it necessary
to protect liberties
◦Create a black market for guns
◦They offer an ease of mind to the owner in case of a situation where they would need one
◦Taxes collected on fire arms: $123,000,000
3) Legalization of Marijuana
◦Billions of potential taxes fo to drug cartels
◦Marijuana proven to be effective medicine
◦Less harmful effects than alcohol, cigarettes, and guns
◦Crime rates will go down ex: Denver, Co.
4) Increase involvement in stopping ISIS
◦ISIS has held U.S. citizens hostage, tortured, and killed them
◦They have made multiple threats to the United States
◾Stating to kill President Obama
◦They have taunted the US to react as well as slaughtered thousands, raided towns, and sell
women as slaves
◦U.S. citizens are leaving the U.S. to join ISIS and are being trained to commit acts of violence
Presidential Candidate: John Price
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Political Party: The Vigilantes
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Biography:
Grew up protecting younger siblings, 3 younger brothers, good role model for them
Volunteered in food kitchens in WV – thanksgiving
Philanthropy doesn’t stop with volunteering, John donates clothes to less fortunate children and
families in the Philippines
Plays volleyball year round- taught him the values of teamwork, responsibility and patience
School is very important to him, he is a straight A student and always challenges himself by taking
honors classes
Experience:
Captain of his volleyball team- selected by his coaches due to his talent and leadership abilities
Has 3 younger brothers so he always had to be a role model
Balances a job, school, and volleyball all while maintaining friendships and a social life
Why vote for this candidate:
John should be elected president because of the sincere desire to help the common man and all the
problems that occur in the average day. He understands leadership better than all his competitors as
he learned through experience growing up as the oldest of three younger brothers. He has many
future plans and he will give 110% of his time and effort helping and developing his community. He
will get down to talk with the every man, the innovators of the world rather than preaching from a
podium.
Issues:
1) For Leglization of marijuana
i.Plan on legalizing in all states
ii.It’ll lower the black market
iii.It’ll increase medical research and usage
2) For lowering the drinking age to 18
i.90% of teens already drink
ii.If you’re allowed to fight for our country at 18, you should also be allowed to drink
iii.It would lower binge drinking by regulating drinks throughout society
3) For Lower College Tuition
i.It’ll encourage people to get higher forms of education
ii.It’ll make a more intelligent workforce
iii.Tuitions increased 6% a year for the last 10 years, and it will continue unless we put a stop
4) For Tobacco on school property
i.It’s a stimulant that’ll help students focus
ii.Designated area to prevent second hand smoke
iii.Lower’s risk of Parkinson’s
5) – For rasiging minimum wage
i.Raise it up to $15
ii.Raises based on qualifications
iii.Raises $0.30 per year
iv.Kids with part time jobs need money
Presidential Candidate: Cory Nagel
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Political Party: Objectivist Party
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Biography:
•Eagle Scout
•Tech crew President
•Traveled to the Dominican Republic
•Enlisting into the United States Marine Corp. this July
•Work a greenhouse in Zelienople
•Used to be a server at Monte Cellos in Zelienople
Experience:
•Eagle Scout shows the dedication I have staying committed to a program since First Grade. Some of
the many requirements for Eagle Scout are holding at least three leadership positions and lead a
project that benefits a non-profit organization.
•I love this country, and I want to serve my home by serving in the U.S. Marine Corp.
•Traveling to the Dominican Republic to volunteer and help the underprivileged population in the
poorer parts of the country has been a life changing experience. To see how other parts of the world
live, keeps us grounded and shows how truly privileged we are to live in the United States.
Why vote for this candidate:
•I want to be President to ensure that the rights that we have by being U.S. citizens, are ensured.
These rights do not need to be earned or given; they are already ours. The future of this country is in
the youth, so they need to be educated. They shouldn’t have to worry about living with debt over their
heads for years, along with the financial strain by buying a car, owning a house, and starting a family.
The future of this country should not be something we have to worry about, so let’s fix that together.
Issues:
•Equal Rights
•Lowering the drinking age
•Lowering college tuition
•Legalizing Marijuana
Presidential Candidate: Brady Kress
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Political Party:
Anti-Communist Party
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Biography:
Brady Kress is true American. He loves America and what is stands for, and will always stand up for
what is right. He loves doing American things such as fishing and being outdoors. He also plays
America’s pastime, baseball. Brady is also a strong anti-communist., and wishes he lived in the 80s.
Experience
Brady was in the student council in 9th grade and was Captain of his T-Ball baseball team.
Why vote for your candidate:
Brady should become president for a multitude of reasons. He will stand up for what is right. He has
unconditional love for his country. He has very strong American values and ties, and has experience
leading. His strong sense of American pride and anti-communism is exactly what this country needs
right now.
Issues:
1) Against Gun Control
-Personal Defense
-Guns don’t kill people
-2nd Amendment
-Possible Russian invasion
2) Against Military Budget Cuts
-Growing ISIS presence
-Countries Defense
-America is the world’s “Watchdog”
-Growing Russian Aggression
3) For Marijuana Legalization
-Tax revenue
-Less criminal activity
-Easier access for people with health issues
-More startup business to drive the economy
4) For College Price Cuts
-College is way too expensive
-Should be affordable for everyone
-Student debt is driving people into the ground
-Helps people get out of poverty
Period 3
2015 Presidential Election
Bios and Issues Reflections
G (12pts)
Directions:
Each group member look at your political candidate’s Bio/Issues and that of
your political opponents
Jot down the following:
What strengths do
you see (in your
candidate as
compared to
others)?
What are strengths
of your political
opponents?
What are your
candidate’s
weaknesses?
What are
weaknesses of
your political
opponents?