As we grow closer to the 2016 Presidential Election, the views of each party across key topics, including healthcare, immigration, the economy, and the environment are becoming increasingly more important. It's helpful to understand the stance of each party as you decide how you will vote.
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Steve Wiegand is an award-winning political journalist and history writer. Over a 35-year career, he worked as a reporter and columnist at the San Diego Evening Tribune, San Francisco Chronicle, and Sacramento Bee. He is the author or coauthor of seven books dealing with various aspects of U.S. and world history.
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