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New Yorker: A lot of what I’ve stated in this piece so far might have you thinking “these are what all the right wing members believe” and you aren’t necessarily wrong. Financial conservatism and rectification of our immigration problems are pretty universally held principals on the right. However, where Trump differs and how he differs is why he has risen to the top of the pool, for me. The left and the right often struggle to find commonplace when it comes to social issues. A conservative whose life is dictated by the word of god is going to struggle to find a common language with those who do not share the same values. Such is the struggle that is witnessed in Washington when it comes to issues like gay marriage and abortion. As someone who doesn’t subscribe to any religiosity I often struggle with associating myself with the right because of this. I strongly believe in the separation of church and state and find it hard to justify political beliefs that are defended with religious ones. In my brief eligibility as a voting American I’ve yet to come across a candidate who I’d say really shared my views. Fiscally conservative; socially liberal. …show more content…

I believe that of all the candidates in the presidential pool, Trump exemplifies those beliefs the best. Trump adamantly admits that religion did not play a huge role in shaping his life. He rarely if ever (I haven’t heard it) references god or religion as molding his perspective on life. His claims during the primaries might make you believe that he they have, but remember he is pandering to a base that he has to appease. Do you really think Trump is pro-life and is going to try and ban abortion? Do you think Trump doesn’t support gay

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