Super sure about who you will vote for President? Still not sure? Unable to vote?
Whatever your situation is, let’s take a look at some of the ways Clinton and Trump tried to persuade Americans for votes and build their voter base during this polarized election season.
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A clever play on words, Clinton’s “Love Trumps Hate” T-shirt appeals to not only her supporters and Trump-haters, but also advocates of gay rights. (Photo courtesy of hillaryclinton.com)![]()
Wearers of the “Make America Great Again” sweatbands, a creative item in Trump’s campaign shop, will easily be identified as Trump supporters. (Photo courtesy of donaldjtrump.com)![]()
ROLE MODELS || Hillary Clinton https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrX3Ql31URA This advertisement denounces Trump for the explicit language he uses in his speeches. It stresses that children should not have to turn on the TV and hear Trump’s negative comments or be influenced by his adverse behavior for four more years. (Photo courtesy of Hillary Clinton's YouTube Channel)![]()
MOTHERHOOD || Donald Trump https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9f7QbBIUwY Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka assures the American population that if Donald is elected President he will support women in the workforce by issuing paid maternity leave and other helpful alterations to current labor laws. (Photo courtesy of YouTube)![]()
Hillary for America invited 45 graphic designers and artists to make campaign buttons showcasing why they back Hillary. Although each button displays a unique artistic vision, they all support a common cause: Hillary for President. (Photo courtesy of hillaryclinton.com)![]()
Trump’s campaign sells complete packs of products for groups of supporters. The collections are comprised of T-shirts, campaign stickers, rally signs, spirit poms, and caps, in addition to megaphones. (Photo courtesy of donaldjtrump.com)![]()
CAPTAIN KHAN || Hillary Clinton https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCqFCCgU1xk Captain Khan’s father narrates his son’s experience serving in the U.S. military, showing firsthand how Muslims are an integral part of America’s identity. (Photo courtesy of Hillary Clinton's YouTube Channel)![]()
AMERICA SOARING || Donald Trump https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMNZTcGSHLg Paid for by Building America Now, this campaign ad focuses on Trump’s promise to provide new jobs for American workers and to use more domestic resources, specifically American steel, to advance the country. (Photo courtesy of YouTube)![]()
Hillary’s campaign shop includes custom T-shirts for every state, and even for supporters in U.S. territories that cannot actually vote such as Samoa and Guam. The unisex apparel come in a variety of colors. (Photo courtesy of hillaryclinton.com)![]()
BAD EXPERIENCE || Donald Trump https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNoKfly57z4 This advertisement, funded by Future45, emphasizes that Hillary’s previous political experience was actually detrimental to the United States. (Photo courtesy of YouTube)
