The 2016 presidential election is fast approaching. There are five main candidates still in the race, three Republicans and two Democrats. Let's be honest, the political race has become so catty, it is comparable to high school. Although voting who our nation's next leader is going to be is a very serious matter and should not be taken lightly, why not make the candidates a little more relatable to our generation by pairing them with characters from the most quotable movie of our time.
1. Bernie Sanders: Regina's Mom
Bernie is the black sheep of this election for a myriad of reasons. He has been criticized as a socialist and striving for a perfect utopian society: AKA he wants everyone to be friends. He has made a point to really market towards the millennial generation, especially college students and those who have hefty student loans. Bernie’s tax plan, like Mrs. George’s willingness to provide Cady alcohol, may be shocking at first but has concrete intentions. Overall, Bernie isn’t like those regular politicians, he’s a cool politician.
2. John Kasich: Girl that Doesn't Go Here
John Kasich seems simple enough; he is a senator from Ohio. Like the girl who doesn't go here, he seems like a regular friendly dude who just wants eat cakes that are made of smiles and rainbows, and wants everyone to be happy, but no one really knows that much about him. You may want to relax and get a beer with Kasich, but do you really know him well enough to vote for him to run our country?
3. Hillary Clinton: Gretchen Wieners
Hillary, like Gretchen, cares a great deal about her personal image and goes to great lengths to protect it. She can rally and get others on her side, although some may see it as manipulative. Having an ex-president as a husband may also make her feel overshadowed. She doesn't let the haters get to her and always rocks her signature blue suit. Also, her hair (and emails) are full of secrets.
4. Donald Trump: Regina George
Need I say more? To be specific, Regina before getting hit by a bus and Trump would honestly be two peas in a pod. Both of their favorite pastimes include making others feel inferior due to jealousy and insecurities, spreading vicious rumors about a large population of people and reminding everyone of their wealth. The worst part is that they are both delusional and think that everyone is either in love with them or wishes they were them. Honestly, besides being repulsed and disgusted with everything they say or stand for, I pity Regina and Donald, mostly because they are lacking in creativity in the comeback department. Like, Regina, I hope that Donald changes his ways, hopefully without being hit by a bus.
5. Ted Cruz: Janis Ian
Like Janis and Regina, Ted and Donald are often at each other's throats, especially with accusing each other of starting vicious rumors. Like the halls of North Shore high school, rumors spread like wildfire in America, and Cruz's reputation has been tarnished in the eyes of the American people. Both Janis and Ted, however, fully embrace their weirdness and isn't that even a little refreshing?
All in all, the presidential candidates have more to offer
than how the media portrays them. Like the plastics, the media is a harsh
critic that only shares the most shocking allegations/ gossip. Because of this,
many Americans are not informed on candidate’s actual platform. Thus, I urge
all voters to thoroughly research candidates and their platforms in order to
become an educated voter prior to marking the ballot. But, most of all, get out
and vote!
