Donald Trump is the Republican presidential candidate. Born and raised in New York, he is the son of Fred Trump, who was a real estate mogul. Trump followed his father’s footsteps and also became a successful business man, however finding his way into the media as well. He has been seen on many magazines, played in movies as himself, and was even the host of the reality TV show, “The Apprentice.” Here are some stands Trump takes on controversial topics.

For:

• Death Penalty
• Fracking
• Abortion
• Continuation of fence/wall along the US-Mexico Border
• Medicinal Marijuana
• Government raids to enforce immigration laws
• Sending ground troops to fight ISIS

Against:

• GMO mandatory labeling
• Syrian refugees coming into the country
• Undocumented Immigrants being allowed to become citizens
• Obamacare
• Gun control
• Federal tax increases
• Embargo against Cuba

Hillary Clinton is the Democratic presidential nominee. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, and has a law degree from Yale University. Clinton was the first lady from 1993 to 2001. She rose to elective office in 2001, becoming America’s first woman to hold a public office position. Clinton ran for president in 2008 but lost the nomination to President Barack Obama. Here are some stands she takes on controversial issues.

For:

• Death Penalty
• Gun control
• Abortion
• Tax increase
• GMO mandatory labeling
• Fracking
• Undocumented Immigrants being allowed to become citizens
• Medicinal Marijuana
• Syrian Refugees coming into the country

Against:

• Government raids to enforce immigration
• Ground troops to fight ISIS
• War on drugs
• Embargo against Cuba