By Ruby Klein
Climate. Healthcare. Military. Social programs. Women’s rights. Gun control. Impeachment. These are issues Wake Forest students are paying attention to for the 2020 presidential race.
But, with myriad democratic candidates to choose from, students simply feel like they don’t have the time to keep up.
“I like to stay informed,” said junior Caleb Saguil, but as to following the election closely: “not really.”
When asked the same question about following the race, three other students responded the same way: “not really.”
With 17 candidates running for the prized Democratic nomination, the news can seem like nothing more than overstimulating for university students.
When it comes to the big race, “I’m a democrat, so whichever candidate {democrats} elect,” will get senior Carson Markland’s vote.
“Women’s rights, social issues, and equality all matter to me,” she said.
Sophomore Anna Prusko has a similar perspective.
“Social rights, abortion, and gun control all matter to me,” said Prusko.
Wake’s Senator of the House Miles Middleton named Joe Biden as his favorite candidate.
As a member of ROTC, “military, regulating troops and consolidating troops” all matter most to Middleton.
Another senior, Chris Haggerty, said Elizabeth Warren was his favorite candidate and climate change was one of the most important issues for him.
As for impeachment, “I’m totally against it,” said Middleton.
“It seems blown out of proportion,” added Markland.