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Why I'm a first time voter and will not vote in this election

These are the two worst presidential candidates in american history

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Why I'm a first time voter and will not vote in this election
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This spring, I was excited to have an opportunity to vote in the upcoming election when my parents told me I was eligible to vote. Unfortunately, I have decided not to vote because I find it embarrassing to vote for one of these 2 candidates.

How can myself and several other Americans vote for "Crooked" Hillary Clinton, a candidate who has jeopardized America's security over the years. It's hard for me voting someone that's a liar into office when everyone knows she lied about the infamous email scandal. In addition, I wholeheartedly agree with Donald Trump's saying "Hillary has worked in office for the last 30 years yet hasn't accomplished anything." Furthermore, Hillary clearly broke rules at the debates with her hand signals to the moderators throughout all 3.

There have been a lot of times that have left me lost for words while thinking about Donald Trump. First off, America has never seen a candidate run for office having never had any experience beforehand. I find it impossible voting for Trump after the disgusting comments he made about women years ago that was leaked before the second debate. Trump is also a loose cannon which could rub someone the wrong way and cause him trouble if he gets elected into office.

There's no way I can even think about voting Hillary Clinton into office because how can anyone trust a liar as well as someone who wants to keep the "disappointing" Obamacare health program. In addition, I don't believe great progress will be made if America votes another 4 years of a democrat being in office.

Furthermore, it's extremely risky to vote a candidate who has no prior political experience whatsoever. I also can't vote for someone who doesn't treat everyone with respect at all times. There is also the fear of everyone not working together with each other if Trump gets elected into office since he rarely talks to House speaker Paul Ryan.

All in all, I am not regretting my decision to not vote in this upcoming election due in large part because of the weak candidates I and other fellow americans have to choose from.

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