If he wins the presidency, it will send shock waves through our political system, much like what would happen if Bernie were elected, but with a twist. This alone sets him apart from the other candidates in the race - especially Hillary Clinton. Like Sanders, Trump is neither beholden to special interests, nor coordinating with a Super PAC. Trump often talks about raising taxes on “hedge fund guys,” and he has acknowledged that the primary process is skewed in favor of the establishment. As Shane Ryan of Paste magazine, pointed out in a recent article, Trump has spent much of his time lately, railing against free trade and NAFTA, as well as the gross inequality in our system. This sometimes leads to some pretty outlandish things, but not always. Perhaps the best thing I can say about Trump is that he speaks his mind. The prospect of Trump defeating Clinton this November is not necessarily the apocalypse that some would lead you to believe. Once you've let that sink in, try this: There is a liberal case to be made for Donald Trump. The choice may not be as clear as some Democrats believe - especially if Democrats can take back the Senate and assure themselves of a check on a GOP House. That said, now that the race between Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton is effectively over, with the former secretary of state essentially guaranteed the nomination, many liberals and progressives are preparing, once again, to vote for the lesser of two evils. There are perhaps no three words more jarring to liberals than “President Donald Trump.” The GOP front-runner and presumptive nominee has undoubtedly made enemies with his nativist rhetoric and bellicose persona.
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