This year’s candidates, Barbara Boxer and Carly Fiorina, make it easy to decipher who truly understands the Golden State.
There is something to be said of senatorial candidates who do not even list “Education” as a top issue on their campaign website.
Of the nine issues Fiorina lists on her website, a voter must look under “other important issues,” only to find links to vague and unsubstantial claims about how to raise the quality of higher education.
Few other public institutions compare to the UC system, which continues to rank high in national prestige, but without the support it needs, it runs the peril of dwindling away from the world-class education it is known for. This board has repeatedly written about the importance of supporting higher education, and we are grateful for Boxer’s continued support for students.
During her tenure, Boxer has supported raising the maximum Pell Grant for students and has introduced legislation allowing graduates to consolidate loans.
She is understanding of the financial struggles students face both in and out of college, as well as the benefits and drawbacks of public education.
Boxer’s stance on a host of other issues, including civil rights, the environment, healthcare and others, all show her sound judgment and firm stance.