Why Hillary Clinton Fears the GOP’s Next Moves
Since the 2016 U.S. presidential election, Hillary Clinton has had to face the reality that Donald Trump, representing the Republican Party (GOP), had become the President of the United States. No doubt, Clinton is worried about the Republican Party’s plans and policies, as they have failed to address a number of issues that greatly concern Clinton and many of her supporters. In this article, we will be discussing why Hillary Clinton might be fearful of the GOP’s next moves and what the Democrats must do to counter these moves.
The Implications of a Republican White House
Having a Republican President in the White House implies so much more than just what can be seen on the surface. Donald Trump and the GOP are having a major impact on the state of governance in America through their various policies and initiatives.
The GOP’s Impact on Civil Rights
In the United States, civil rights have already been under attack with the current administration making moves to limit the rights of LGBT individuals, increase access to firearms and weaken protections afforded to religious minorities and members of other marginalized groups. Trump has promised to appoint Supreme Court justices who will push a conservative agenda and white supremacists have been emboldened in the U.S.
Additionally, the Trump administration is attempting to overturn decades of civil rights progress, including rolling back voting rights protections, blocking refugees from entering America, and implementing a strict immigration policy. The GOP-led Congress has passed or attempted to pass laws that limit women’s access to reproductive health care services, student loan forgiveness and environmental regulations designed to protect the health of Americans.
Effects of the GOP’s Policies on Economic Equality
The GOP is attempting to pass legislation that would increase income inequality by favoring the wealthiest Americans. Billionaires and large corporations are expected to benefit from the GOP’s proposed tax-cuts, while the poor and middle class take a further hit.
The administration has also proposed cuts to government programs that offer assistance to the poor, individuals with disabilities and family members of the military. They have also dismantled and weakened prosecutions of employers who pay employees too little or take away job protections.
The Impact of the GOP’s Policy Decisions on Social Equality
The current administration has put forth legislation and initiatives to reduce the quality and access to education in the United States. Trump and the GOP have proposed large cuts to a number of public schools and universities, including historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). They have proposed massive budget cuts to civil rights divisions across a number of agencies, as well as to public health initiatives and social services programs.
In regards to climate change, the Trump administration has reduced environmental regulations and pulled out of international climate accords that were designed to reduce global emissions and protect the environment. They are proactively attempting to promote the usage of fossil fuels and rollback rules to limit carbon emissions.
Reasons for Hillary Clinton’s Fear
Given all the implications of the GOP’s policy decisions and initiatives, it’s clear to see that Hillary Clinton has much to worry about. Her fears stem from the fact that the Republican Party is pushing forth policies that will have a negative impact on the nation’s economy and the citizens’ civil, economic, and social equality. Not to mention the fact that their administration is curbing campaign finance laws, diminishing healthcare access, and limiting a woman’s right to choose.
What Democrats Can Do to Counter the GOP’s Next Moves
Given the fear that Hillary Clinton and other Democrats have regarding the Republican Party’s next move, there are steps that they can take to counter the GOP.
Demand Change Through the Courts: The Democratic Party must take a stand against unfair policy decisions by challenging them in the court system. This includes filing lawsuits in opposition to the Republican proposals and raising awareness about the implications of their policies.
Organize and Engage: Democrats must continue to engage with voters on the issues that matter most to them and organize campaigns to build a broad base of support for their causes.
Lobby for Voting Rights: Democrats must work to expand and protect voting rights to ensure that all citizens have an equal chance to cast their ballots in the upcoming elections. This will enable the Democratic Party to remain competitive and increase their chances of winning.
Push for Campaign Finance Reform: Democrats must push for reforms to the current campaign finance system in order to level the playing field and reduce the influence of special interests.
Fight for Fair Wage and Benefits: Democrats need to fight for changes to the current system that will ensure that hard-working families can afford basic living expenses and have access to quality health care and benefits.
Hillary Clinton may have reason to fear the Republican Party’s next moves. With the current administration pushing through policies that further favor the wealthy, reduce civil rights, and lessen access to basic services, the implications could be grave. Democrats must be vigilant in their efforts to push back against these policies and support legislation that provides citizens with more equitable and sustainable options. Only time will tell what policies will emerge from the current Republican-dominated Congress, but Democrats are must remain prepared to counter the GOP’s next moves.
