During the first meeting of the Election of a President class, I voted for Donald Trump in the straw poll.  I align politically with the Republican party, especially regarding immigration, 2nd amendment, military spending, healthcare and economic issues.  However, I sympathize with liberal beliefs on marijuana and abortion.  As far as the 2016 Presidential race goes, I fall in with the majority of my peers regarding how unappealing Clinton and Trump are as candidates.  Trump lacks professionalism and diplomacy, while Clinton has an ugly history of scandal.  While neither are ideal, Trump’s political aims are more in line with the direction I want America to develop in.  Unsurprisingly, I side 85% with Trump, and only 13% with Clinton.