A Brief Comparison Of Ben Carson And Bernie Sanders

Ben Carson and Bernie Sanders were both presidential candidates in the 2016 election, and they couldn’t be further from each other in similarity. They are on two totally different ends of the spectrum. A liberal and a conservative, a Democrat and a independent party. They seem different in all their views and beliefs. And for the most part they are. However, while Ben Carson and Bernie Sanders have very different personal and political views, they have many things in common about their background, as well as many things to compare and contrast.
Ben Carson was born on December 18, 1951, in Detroit. His parents were both very young, his mother only being 20 when he was born. His parents divorced, and he lived with his mother and several siblings. They were extreamly poor. Ben attended a small school, and initially he struggled with school. However, his mother made him write book reports once a week, and he started to get better grades in school. He has very distinct personal qualities. Ben is known for having a distinct, soft spoken voice. He is slow to

speak and when he does it’s always in a soft, quiet voice. Ben is also very calm. He remains cool under pressure and never loses his composure. Not to mention, he is astoundingly intelligent. He was a neurosurgeon, and a good one as well. Performing the first successful separation of twins conjoined at the head, he earned himself a spot in medical hall of fame. A fast thinker, Ben always had a response or rebuttal. Ben was neither republican nor democratic, but registered as a independent. However, his views expressed a mostly conservative viewpoint, as he was both pro- life and pro-gun. One of the biggest things Ben pushed for was his tax plan, which involved a ten percent flat tax to all, rich or poor.
Bernie Sanders was born in Brooklyn on September 8, 1941, to a family of Jewish immigrants fleeing World War II. His family was also poor, only having enough to keep Bernie and his siblings fed and clothed. From a young age, he showed interest in politics. He watched Hitler rise to power, and that had a profound effect on the way he viewed politics. Right from the get-go of his campaign, he was highly charismatic person. He was liked and very popular, especially to the younger generation. And for good reason: he cared very deeply for the younger generation, as well as the nation. Bernie is a very smart man. He was senator, and used his knowledge of politics in his campaign. He was democratic, which means he was pro-choice and pro-gun control. However, he was a self acclaimed “Democratic Socialist”, perhaps one his most controversial claims. Bernie was extremely against student debt, and planned to make college free.
Now to compare and contrast the two.

There isn’t much to compare in the sense of their political views. They are on two separate sides of the spectrum. Although they disagreed on many things, they both cared very deeply about this nation as well as its future. Neither campaign relied on Super PAC’s or sponsorship, but on small, individual donations. Regarding their political views, there are not many similarities. One is conservative, one is liberal. One is Democrat, while the other is independent. Bernie Sanders wanted to tax the rich more heavily, while Ben Carson wanted a ten percent flat tax for all. Where they agree is that they both wanted to break away from Obamacare, and replace it with their own plan. Although believed many different things, they grew up in very similar homes. Both grew up poor, and had to work hard for what they have. They both showed a early interest for what they wanted to do in

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Ben Carson and Bernie Sanders seem from afar like they have absolutely nothing in common. And while they definitely have their differences, there is more in common between them than one may think. They both have the qualities of a great leader, and they both have years of experience under their belt. And while they may not like what each other believes, they both want what’s best for our nation. And that is what is most important.