A Presidential Rematch

Elijah Nuebel, Student Editor • April 29, 2024

As the presidential primaries begin to wrap up, the United States is looking destined for another Trump vs Biden ballot in the 2024 presidential elections. As a repeat of the 2020 election cycle, most people are familiar with the positions of both candidates, however, some major positions of both candidates are explained below.

Joe Biden’s Official Presidential Portrait

Current President Joe Biden’s campaign platform includes

Boosting the economy through “Bidenomics”
Restoring Roe v. Wade and supporting abortion rights
Student loan relief programs
Addressing climate change and promoting green energy
Implementing universal background checks for firearms
Defending Obamacare, Social Security, and Medicare
Increasing taxes on the wealthiest Americans

Donald Trump’s Official Presidential Portrait

Former President Donald Trump’s campaign platform includes

Cutting taxes across the board, for individuals and corporations
Pro-Life, but against 6-week abortion bans
Increasing domestic oil production
“America First” foreign policy
Securing the Mexican border

President Trump’s mugshot, courtesy of the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office

Some concerns people have with Biden is his shortcomings on the southern border, due to a spike in illegal crossings. Others criticize him for raising taxes or being the cause of inflation. Additionally, his political rivals in Congress don’t support his extensive support for aid in Ukraine, or his handling of the Afghanistan situation. Concerns that people have with Trump are his extensive legal issues. As the only president to be indicted in our nation’s history, Trump has been charged in four criminal cases, from events occurring before, during, and after his presidency.

One major concern with both candidates is age. At the time of their potential nominations, Biden will be 82, and Trump will be 78 years old. So far and throughout the rest of their campaigns, both candidates will have to answer questions about their physical and mental acuity. Another issue is whether or not the two candidates will face off in the debate stage. There will likely be issues again with agreeing over rules and format, which some political commentators are predicting that there will be no presidential debates, which would be unprecedented in the modern era.

While Trump is currently ahead in the polls, he is only ahead by an average of 0.3 points according to the RealClearPolitics average. This signifies a tight race, however, there is a lot of uncertainty about voter turnout, as many Americans do not feel strongly about voting for either candidate. However, you can make your voice heard and vote come November.

Some important dates regarding the election are below

Republican National Convention: July 15-18th

Democratic National Convention: August 19th-22nd

Voter registration deadline: October 7th

General Elections: November 5th

About the Contributor

Elijah Nuebel, Student Editor

I’m Elijah Nuebel, a senior at Apopka High. I have been on The Blue and White for the last two years as a staff writer, and this year I am proud to be the student editor for the 2023-2024 school year. I was born to an American father, and a Dominican mother, and have lived in Apopka my whole life. I grew up with one sibling, my twin, Samuel. My upbringing has allowed me to have a wide variety of experiences, allowing me to be fair and moderate on most issues. Around school, I am most heavily involved in the newspaper and our lacrosse team, among other clubs and organizations. Outside of school, I am an avid sports fan, supporting our local professional teams and Florida State for collegiate athletics. I'm also into video games, cooking, chess, and music. This school year, I hope to make the most of my senior year, by having fun, graduating from both Valencia and Apopka, and getting into colleges that are a good fit. As editor, I aspire to do my part in continuing our shared goal of producing quality content for the newspaper. And always, remember to smile!