Cedars, March 2019

March 2019 10 OFF CAMPUS by Alexandria Hentschel W ith the upcoming election cycle, so many people are announcing candidacies that it’s hard to keep track. Here’s a full list of those who have announced their candidacies or formed exploratory committees as of this publication, along with a few key facts about them. They are organized by party, and within their party, alphabet- ically. Keep checking back, as more candidates are likely to be announced before the campaign begins. Alexandria Hentschel is a junior International Studies and Spanish double major and the Off-Campus News Editor for Cedars. She enjoys old books, strong coffee, and honest debate. Photos from Wikimedia Commons Who’s Running in 2020? A list of White House hopefuls (so far) President Donald J. Trump Announced: July 18, 2018 • Seeking reelection in 2020 • Key policy concerns: immigration reform, re- forming America’s foreign policy, withdrawing American troops William F. Weld Announced: February 15, 2019 • Former governor of Massachusetts • Hoping to see the Republican Party become more moderate • Key policy concerns: libertarianism, free trade, immigration reform Corey Booker Announced: February 1, 2019 • Senator for New Jersey, former mayor of Newark • Large fundraising base, rallying Obama-era support for change • Key policy concerns: criminal justice reform, healthcare reform, climate change Peter Buttigieg Exploratory committee formed: January 23, 2019 • Mayor of SouthBend, Indiana, andmilitary veteran • Younger candidate at age 37 • Key policy concerns: climate change, social jus- tice, increasing economic opportunities Julián Castro Announced: January 12, 2019 • Former Housing Secretary under President Obama, former mayor of San Antonio • Key policy concerns: education reform such as preschool for all, supporter of Medicare for all, and immigration reform John Delaney Announced: July 28, 2018 • Former congressman from Maryland • Has been campaigning for almost two years, even before official announcement • Key policy issues: bipartisan unity, universal healthcare, climate change Tulsi Gabbard Announced: January 11, 2019 • Congresswoman from Hawaii, Army veteran • Former supporter of Bernie Sanders • Key policy issues: anti-American intervention overseas, campaign finance reform, job creation, civil liberties