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With the presidential debates in full swing, is there a candidate out there that you still trust? If so, why?
Compiled by Elisa Fromme

Crystal Parada

Corina Sanchez

No, I don't trust anybody. There's a lot of corruption going on. It's hard to trust people. Candidates often just want to be recognized and elected, rather than actually doing what their roles are supposed to be. For example, as far as making promises, solving problems and finding solutions is concerned. I haven't started to vote yet, so I don't know much about politics. I would like to vote, so I have a better idea on what's going on.

I believe there are still candidates who can be trusted but not to the full extent. They have their word to the people. I think those are the ones who can be trusted. Although I don't know much about politics, I do think that presidential debates are important, because the candidates fight for their opinion to the audience. I'm interested in politics, because they could talk about something we will have to deal with later in our country. Their decisions affect us.

I want to see what the candidates can provide before I make my decision. I think Hillary Clinton mostly affects women. It's a big step for her as a woman to run. I mostly pay attention to her because it's something different. With Obama, since he has a different upbringing, outlook and since he's of a different racial background, I pay more attention to him, too, because I want to see what Hillary Clinton's and his plans are for the future, whether they will be more reasonable in regards on our future and economical needs.

I think a lot of the political things that are going on are fake. I don't think the debate is really important. I just think they're all there for the money. I don't trust them; I was raised like that. For example, I don't vote. I don't really rely on the candidates. In the religion my parents raised me in, they don't really care a lot for politics. I think it would be good if Hillary Clinton got elected. It would be like an experiment and if it goes well, it will open the door for more women in politics.