Federal election years are typically about opposing views but the 2016 election has seen more controversial and conflicting views than in recent years, even within parties. 

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College students, as some of the most politically active citizens, have been paying more attention than usual to this election. 

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"This is the future of our county and we're the people this affects the most," Amber Bailey, GS Young Democrats president said.

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Bailey has been involved in politics from a young age and seen what politically influence looks like from having family in official positions. 

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Active participation and involvement on campus tends to "fizzle out" after prominent elections despite the organization having a presence on campus for the last two years.

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Young Democrats works to make voting easier for students, increasing accessibility and knowledge of the voting process. 

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When it comes to the political candidates running in the election, GS College Republicans has had more excitement.

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"The state of Georgia has basically our own section of the national GACR committee that released a statement not too long ago saying that they more or less release us from any sort of responsibility to support Donald [Trump] in any fashion but they don't want us to endorse another candidate," Chase Davis, GS College Republican president, said.

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The Georgia Southern chapter voted in favor of the statement released by the Georgia Association of College Republicans because they believe Trump does not reflect conservative values.

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"As an organization, we try to pretend he [Trump] doesn't exist," Davis said.

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Davis, a lifelong Republican supporter, does not support either candidate as he personally believes neither reflects the best interests of the country.

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Before the recent football game against Appalachian State, the College Republicans hosted a tailgate with the lieutenant governor to help localize election politics.

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Both Democrats and Republicans have been championing their party ideals this election and will continue to do so after the November election.

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