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Vanderbilt Political Review

Vanderbilt's First and Only Nonpartisan Political Journal

Vanderbilt Political Review

Vanderbilt's First and Only Nonpartisan Political Journal

Vanderbilt Political Review

The Impact of President Trump’s Tax Returns on the 2020 Presidential Election

The Impact of President Trump’s Tax Returns on the 2020 Presidential Election

Amanda Ruzumna, Contributor November 1, 2020

On Sunday, Sept. 27, The New York Times released an article exposing President Trump’s tax records from over two decades. This exposé revealed years of tax avoidance by Trump and millions of dollars...

The Side Effect of a Stressful Election

The Side Effect of a Stressful Election

Megan Brennan, Contributor November 1, 2020

Is the upcoming election stressing you out? You’re not alone. In July, a Pew Research Center survey found that 55% of U.S. social media users said they were ‘worn out’ by political posts and discussions....

College Democrats Make Closing Statement for Biden; Republicans Silent on Trump

Jacob Hale, Senior Editor November 1, 2020

Senior Editor Jacob Hale asked the Vanderbilt College Republicans and Vanderbilt College Democrats to make a closing case for their party’s respective presidential candidate just days before the election....

Could It Really Take Weeks? A Look Into When We Will Know the Next President of the United States

Could It Really Take Weeks? A Look Into When We Will Know the Next President of the United States

Caleb Boyer, Contributor November 1, 2020

With the vast increase in absentee and mail-in-ballots this election cycle, many Americans are worried that Election Day may instead turn into Election Week. As of October 28th, more than 69 million early...

An American Tradition: Protesters at the Final Presidential Debate

An American Tradition: Protesters at the Final Presidential Debate

Gray Pearson, Contributor October 24, 2020

Thursday evening saw several hundred protesters gathered on the sidewalks of Wedgewood Ave, just steps from Belmont University's campus. Protesters congregated in anticipation of the third and final presidential...

The KKK is "Visiting" Biden Supporters in Tennessee

The KKK is “Visiting” Biden Supporters in Tennessee

Roshan Natarajan, Deputy Editor-in-Chief October 15, 2020

As Election Day rapidly approaches, supporters of both presidential candidates are doing their best to spread their side’s message. It is not uncommon for people to receive door-to-door canvassers during...

What Trump's COVID Scare Might Mean for the Election

What Trump’s COVID Scare Might Mean for the Election

Tomas Graglia, Contributor October 6, 2020

After months of downplaying the threats of the virus, the president himself has fallen ill with COVID-19. Early morning on Friday, October 2, President Trump announced that he and the first lady had tested...

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Trump’s 2020 State of the Union Address

Donald Hall February 6, 2020

In the midst of an astoundingly busy week in American politics, President Donald Trump took to the Speaker’s rostrum Tuesday night before a joint session of Congress to deliver the annual State of the...

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The Conclusions of Investigation Crossfire Hurricane

Brogan Dice, Contributor January 27, 2020

The Office of the Inspector General recently released a review of the Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation Crossfire Hurricane. The purpose of the investigation, according to the Office of the Inspector...

What Vanderbilt Students Are Saying About Impeachment

What Vanderbilt Students Are Saying About Impeachment

Jacob Hale, Contributor December 22, 2019

As the House of Representatives recently impeached President Donald Trump for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, Vanderbilt student organizations of all political stripes have shared statements...

The Reasons Behind Impeachment

The Reasons Behind Impeachment

Rahan Arasteh, Contributor December 20, 2019

On Sept. 24th, Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced a formal impeachment inquiry against President Donald J. Trump, citing a betrayal of his oath of office and national security. This comes on the heels of a...

Politicon: Trump's Republican Challengers

Politicon: Trump’s Republican Challengers

Donald Hall November 1, 2019

With so much attention being given to the large field of candidates vying for the Democratic party’s 2020 presidential nomination, little has been reserved for those challenging President Donald Trump...

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