This election will be one of the most significant in American history. If Kamala Harris is declared the winner, the United States will witness a landmark event: the inauguration of its first female president and first president of Black and South Asian heritage.
Given the importance of this election, the editorial staff at The Villanovan finds it important to endorse a candidate for president. The decision on whom to endorse was determined by an anonymous vote and the results were in support of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz.
Pennsylvania plays a pivotal role in the results of this election, with 10 of the last 12 presidential election winners securing victory there. Consequently, voting in this battleground state holds significant importance. As students and eligible Pennsylvania voters, we urge our readers to exercise their right to vote. More than that, we encourage readers to educate themselves on the candidates and what they stand for.
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are running their campaign with compassion, integrity, and a commitment to the American people, qualities that are noticeably absent in their opponent, Donald Trump.
The Villanovan believes that Kamala Harris is best suited to address the issues that impact college students.
Throughout her time as Vice President, Harris has worked as part of the Biden administration to develop student loan forgiveness plans that alleviate student debt, a stressor for many students and a common barrier to education. These plans include income-driven repayment plans, debt cancellation and programs benefiting historically marginalized institutions. As part of her campaign, Harris has expressed her support for continuing these initiatives.
With the 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization that overturned Roe V. Wade and limited a woman’s right to have an abortion, reproductive health is another key issue in this election. A recent KFF survey indicates that abortion is now the most important issue for women under 30. Kamala Harris and Tim Walz have continuously pledged to restore reproductive freedom nationwide and reinstate protections for women’s autonomy.
As said best by Michelle Obama, “If we don’t get this election right, your wife, your daughter, your mother, we as women, will become collateral damage to your rage.”
Kamala Harris has an extensive history of advocating for climate change. This includes expressing support for the Inflation Reduction Act and proposing a $10 trillion plan for the development of a carbon-neutral economy, during her 2020 presidential campaign. Additionally, as former Attorney General for California and District Attorney of San Francisco, Harris has held companies accountable for violating environmental laws. As climate change worsens, we urge the election of a president who believes in science and recognizes the importance of protecting our planet.
As we weigh the critical issues at stake in this election, it becomes increasingly clear who is best fit to run this country.
In hopes of protecting our democracy, our rights and our future, The Villanovan endorses Kamala Harris and Tim Walz for President and Vice President.
