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Hilary & Hank
Hilary is in the running as the democratic candidate in the 2012 election for President with Hank as  her Vice President. By winning she will be the first Female president, but she prefers those who vote for her to truly agree with her stance on issues. Hilary is an American political activist, as well as an author, lecturer, and attorney. Her main political concerns are consumer protection, humanitarianism, environmentalism, and health care.

Hilary was born in Texas in 1960. She is single but has adopted 3 children on her own: Judie age 19(daughter), Wendell age 24(son), and Naelly age 27(daughter). As an animal and nature lover she lives on a large plot of land in the hill-country with 4 horses, 5 dogs, 3 cats, 6 chickens, and a goat named Barthalomew. She started her political career in the judicial branch as a judge. She then was elected as the governor of Texas in 1989. Then in 1992 she became a senator.

Hilary's Education:

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Graduated in 1981 from Colorado School of Minds with a Bachelor of Arts (major: Political Science). Master in Business Management from Princeton in 1983.

Health Care:

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Hilary believes all should have access to good health care. She would put into place a law for universal healthcare that is inspired by the workings of the Australian healthcare system. There would be universal healthcare, but still the option to get extra insurance if one wishes to do so. The funding would come from a 1.5% tax levy on higher income individuals as well as some from regular taxes. Also the Made Whole Doctrine would be put into place and enforced in all 50 states.

War & Peace:

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Hilary is anti-violence, but in dire necessity she will not fail to call on our troops to defend the country. She will attempt to wage peace across the world and through this be better able to anticipate conflicts abroad.

Equality:

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Hilary believes that there should be no discrimination. A new law will be enacted stating that equal pay is require for any man or woman from any race or ethnicity who holds the same job duties. Affirmative action will be taken out of play.

Gay Marriage:

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Marriage should be view as a union between two people bonded by whatever means they desire that makes them feel they should spend the rest of their lives together.The benefits, such as taxes, shared bank accounts, and being allowed to visit in the hospital, should be allowed to any two people in this type of arrangement.

Education:

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Has a plan to put in action to help bring and keep children's learning at it's peak. She will increase the salaries of public teachers to make this career of molding the minds of our future one that is better ranked. By doing this there will be more incentive for teachers to care and have more competition when applying for positions. Another point in this plan is increased funding to the liberal arts courses to be able to better these types of learning.

Substance Abuse and the War on Drugs:

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She plans to hold a public vote on lowering the drinking age back to 18. Once one hits 18 they graduate and are out on legally considered adults. Once you enter college, drinking is a very common social activity and I feel it is a waste of police's time to write up tickets for m.i.p's as well as m.i.c's.
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As for drugs, Hilary is for legalizing or at the least decriminalizing marijuana. This is revenue that the country could use to help fund the new universal health plan or for better funding education. Also, for those arrested for illegal drugs they should first be placed into rehabilitation. This is cheaper than incarceration, and found to be more successful in treating drug addiction. If a person is charged a second or third time, depending on the extent of the amount of illegal drugs, then incarceration with an extremely high bail will be enforced.

Fundraising:

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The funding for Hilary's campaign comes from many different sources. The most come from everyday citizens. Donations also come in slightly larger sums from fundraisers hosted by some of her celebrity friends including: Zooey Deschanel, Will Farrel, Jim Carrey, Toni Collette, and Maggie Gyllenhaal. A total of $3 million has been collected through these sources.