Focus on the Candidates – Jill Stein

This blog is part of the series that focuses on the candidates who are running for President of the United States in 2016. This blog focuses on Jill Stein. Jill Stein is a member of the Green Party who is running for President of the United States in 2016. Previously, she ran an unsuccessful Presidential campaign in 2012 (with Cheri Honkala as her running mate). Health Care According to her official website, Jill Stein sees health care as a right. She wants to establish an improved “Medicare For All” single-payer public health insurance program to provide everyone with quality health … Continue reading →

Focus on The Candidates – Lindsey Graham

This blog is part of the series that focuses on the candidates who are running for President of the United States in 2016. This blog focuses on Lindsey Graham. Lindsey Graham served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1992 to 1994. He represented South Carolina’s 3rd District in the United States House of Representatives from 1995 to 2003. In 2002, he was elected to represent the state of South Carolina in the United States Senate. Lindsey Graham won his re-election in 2014. Health Care According to his official website, Lindsey Graham wants to repeal and replace Obamacare (also … Continue reading →

Focus on the Candidates – Martin O’Malley

This blog is part of the series that focuses on the candidates who are running for President of the United States in 2016. This blog focuses on Martin O’Malley. Martin O’Malley was a state field director for Congresswoman Barbara Mikulski’s successful U.S. Senate campaign in 1986. Martin O’Malley was the mayor of Baltimore from 1999 to 2007. He served two terms as Governor of Maryland. Health Care According to his official website, Martin O’Malley championed the Working Families & Small Business Health Coverage Act. It would provide over 100,000 Marylanders access to quality, affordable health coverage by expanding Medical Assistance … Continue reading →

Focus on the Candidates – Bernie Sanders

This blog is part of the series that focuses on the candidates who are running for President of the United States in 2016. This blog focuses on Bernie Sanders. Bernie Sanders spent 16 years as Vermont’s sole congressman in the United States House of Representatives. He was first elected to the United States Senate in 2006, and then again in 2012 (with 71% of the vote). Bernie Sanders is an Independent who is part of the Senate Democratic Caucus. He is running for President of the United States in 2016 as a Democrat. Health Care According to his official website, … Continue reading →

Focus on the Candidates – Hillary Clinton

This blog is part of the series that focuses on the candidates who are running for President of the United States in 2016. This blog focuses on Hillary Clinton. Hillary Clinton was First Lady of the United States from 1993-2001. She was a Senator representing New York from 2001-2009. Hillary Clinton was the United States Secretary of State from January 21, 2009 – February 1, 2013. She was the first former First Lady to serve in the U.S. Senate and in a president’s cabinet. In 2008, Hillary Clinton ran an unsuccessful presidential campaign against Barack Obama. Health Care According to … Continue reading →

Focus on the Candidates – Mike Huckabee

This blog is part of the series that focuses on the candidates who are running for President of the United States in 2016. This blog focuses on Mike Huckabee. Mike Huckabee served as the 44th Governor of Arkansas from 1996-2007. He ran an unsuccessful campaign for President of the United States in 2008. In 2012, he became a host on Fox News Channel, and stepped down when he decided to make a second attempt at running for President in 2016. Health Care According to his official website, Mike Huckabee promises that as President, he will repeal Obamacare. His website says … Continue reading →

Focus on the Candidates – John Kasich

This blog is part of the series that focuses on the candidates who are running for President of the United States in 2016. This blog focuses on John Kasich. John Kasich is the 69th Governor of Ohio. He was first elected to that position in 2010, and he won re-election in 2014. Health Care According to his official website, John Kasich believes that “Obamacare” must be repealed and replaced. He wants to replace it with what he calls “A New, Conservative Vision”. That vision includes “having a primary care system that helps promote long term good health instead of just … Continue reading →

Focus on the Candidates – Ted Cruz

This blog is part of the series that focuses on the candidates who are running for President of the United States in 2016. This blog focuses on Ted Cruz. Ted Cruz was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, to an American mother and a Cuban father. Ted Cruz has since renounced his Canadian citizenship. He was Solicitor General for the state of Texas from 2003-2008. Ted Cruz was first elected as a Texas Senator in 2012. You might recall him reading “Green Eggs and Ham” on CSPAN during the government shutdown of 2013. Health Care According to his Senate website, Ted … Continue reading →

Focus on the Candidates – Rand Paul

This blog is part of the series that focuses on the candidates who are running for President of the United States in 2016. This blog focuses on Rand Paul. Rand Paul is the son of Ron Paul (who ran unsuccessful campaigns for President of the United States in 1988, 2008, and 2012.) Rand Paul is running for President of the United States in 2016, and is also running for Senate in Kentucky at the same time. Rand Paul was elected as a Senator of Kentucky in 2011 and he would need to be re-elected in order to keep his seat … Continue reading →

Focus on the Candidates – Ben Carson

This blog is part of the series that focuses on the candidates who are running for President of the United States in 2016. This blog focuses on Ben Carson. Ben Carson is a former pediatric neurosurgeon who worked at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. He is known for the first successful separation of craniopagus twins that were joined at the back of the head in 1987. In 2001, he was selected by the Library of Congress as one of 89 “Living Legends”. Ben Carson does not have a political background. Health Care On his official website, Ben Carson calls Obamacare … Continue reading →