https://padlet.com/19petersonr/t2ggwlsiusfj en-us 2017-10-25 15:23:41 UTC 2023-02-18 18:03:09 UTC hello@padlet.com 19gatesa https://padlet.com/19petersonr/t2ggwlsiusfj/wish/200462085 Childhood: Nicholas Alan Atkers grew up in Chanhassen Minnesota. He particed in many sports and clubs as a child, including football, track, debate, and speech. He had a large variety of friends, as he was easygoing and approachable.
Family: Nicholas is an only child of his two parents, Michelle and John. He grew up with a sense of responsibility and independence, as he had no brothers or sisters to rely on. His parents were greatly delighted by his strong academic performances and extremely proud of the astronaut he has become. They continued to support and encourage him when he decided to quit his job to prepare to run for president. ]]> 2017-10-25 15:27:18 UTC https://padlet.com/19petersonr/t2ggwlsiusfj/wish/200462085 19gatesa https://padlet.com/19petersonr/t2ggwlsiusfj/wish/200462269 Nicholas Atkers is a part of an Independent Party.  He is a Liberal candidate. 

Liberal --- "Politically, it means 'a person who believes that government should be active in supporting social and political change.'" (Webster) ]]> 2017-10-25 15:27:40 UTC https://padlet.com/19petersonr/t2ggwlsiusfj/wish/200462269 19gatesa https://padlet.com/19petersonr/t2ggwlsiusfj/wish/200462502 Economy: As a liberal, Atkers believes that the government should regulate big business'. Protecting the people from a free market is extremely important. Government regulation will "level the playing field" and make business fair. Public interest is the biggest motivation for the government to make America a great country.
Health care: Health care should be accessible for everybody in the United States. It should be affordable for everyone no matter the status. Health care is a basic right and should not be taken away because of the inability to pay. The government will provide equal health care for all.
Taxes: Nicholas believes that the rich should pay more taxes than the poor. He wants to create a tax plan that is efficient while being inexpensive. Taxes allow for more welfare programs and jobs that could be given to those in need. A larger government is needed to create more organizations and provide for people's needs and to create an equal America.]]> 2017-10-25 15:28:08 UTC https://padlet.com/19petersonr/t2ggwlsiusfj/wish/200462502 19gatesa https://padlet.com/19petersonr/t2ggwlsiusfj/wish/200462660 "BLASTING OFF TO A BETTER AMERICA"]]> 2017-10-25 15:28:24 UTC https://padlet.com/19petersonr/t2ggwlsiusfj/wish/200462660 19gatesa https://padlet.com/19petersonr/t2ggwlsiusfj/wish/200462882 Nicholas has been shown much support through Super PACs and Interest groups. Many funds have gone towards Atkers' campaign because of his generous donors. The interest groups Environment America, Democracy for America, 
service Employees International Union, and the National Organization for Women. has raised money in order to help contribute to a total of $873.2 million. Atkers has also received great help from Super PACs who have run ads and sent mailers all around the nation. ]]> 2017-10-25 15:28:44 UTC https://padlet.com/19petersonr/t2ggwlsiusfj/wish/200462882 19gatesa https://padlet.com/19petersonr/t2ggwlsiusfj/wish/200463015 Immigrants: Nicholas is targeting immigrants by supporting the viewpoint that all immigrants should have the same rights and any other citizens. Anyone who wishes to be a U.S. citizen shouldn't have to go through a long and hard process which is what attracts immigrants to the voting polls.
Lower/middle class citizens: Nicholas is targeting lower and middle class U.S. citizens by supporting the viewpoint that taxes should be more dependent on the higher class citizens. 
More money = more taxes
Less money = less taxes
Those who dont have quite a lot of money won't have to be paying as much as those with more which is what attracts the lower/middle class.  ]]> 2017-10-25 15:28:57 UTC https://padlet.com/19petersonr/t2ggwlsiusfj/wish/200463015 19gatesa https://padlet.com/19petersonr/t2ggwlsiusfj/wish/200463148 Compiled by Editors. “Conservative vs. Liberal Beliefs.” Student News Daily, 2010.

“How Much Money Is behind Each Campaign?” The Washington Post, WP Company.

"The Voter's Self Defense System." Vote Smart. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Nov. 2017.

“What Exactly Is a 'Liberal'?” Merriam-Webster, Merriam-Webster, Nov. 1, 2017.]]> 2017-10-25 15:29:10 UTC https://padlet.com/19petersonr/t2ggwlsiusfj/wish/200463148 19petersonr https://padlet.com/19petersonr/t2ggwlsiusfj/wish/202570123 Education: Nicholas was top of his class during his primary schooling. He even graduated from high school with 4.0 GPA a year early after completing the necessary credits in a breeze. He then went on to attend college at Princeton University to study and major in Astronomy and Astrophysics, along with minoring in Political Science. He graduated with a 3.95 GPA at age 22 to get his diploma.
Work Experience: With his superb grades and outstanding performance through University, Nicholas was able to get a job at NASA as an astronaut. He spent twelve years doing so until quitting his job at age 35 to focus on becoming the next great president. ]]> 2017-11-01 15:49:29 UTC https://padlet.com/19petersonr/t2ggwlsiusfj/wish/202570123 19petersonr https://padlet.com/19petersonr/t2ggwlsiusfj/wish/204903492 Environment: The environment is a major concern for this Liberal candidate. Nick Atkers is convinced that new laws for environmental regulations are needed in order to make America, and the world, a better place. Actions must me made immediately in order to work with scientists and their Global Warming theories to make Earth a cleaner planet. 
Immigration: Nicolas supports legal immigration. Anyone who wishes to enter America and become a citizen is welcome. He believes that undocumented immigrants also have the right to health benefits and education, the same as other American citizens receive. Although Atkers recommends for undocumented immigrants to legally become citizens, he also believes it is unfair to arrest or deport millions of immigrants that have moved here illegally. ]]> 2017-11-08 16:27:41 UTC https://padlet.com/19petersonr/t2ggwlsiusfj/wish/204903492 19gatesa https://padlet.com/19petersonr/t2ggwlsiusfj/wish/204903584 Nicholas Alan Atkers]]> 2017-11-08 16:27:50 UTC https://padlet.com/19petersonr/t2ggwlsiusfj/wish/204903584 19petersonr https://padlet.com/19petersonr/t2ggwlsiusfj/wish/205562958 Presidential Campaign Ad]]> 2017-11-10 02:34:22 UTC https://padlet.com/19petersonr/t2ggwlsiusfj/wish/205562958