Dalton Tevlin/Sports Director
The night before Elizabeth Warren took the stage of the Adrienne Arsht center for the Democratic National debate Wednesday, she held a town hall at FIU.
The Democratic presidential nominee emphasized voter security and reinventing the voting process as a whole. The threat of Russian hacking on America’s voting machines is something Warren prioritized, claiming to make our voting system “secure as Fort Knox.”

Warren hit on many hot button issues here in South Florida. Photo by Indya Vassel/ PantherNOW
Voter suppression has been a hot topic among communities in South Florida. These issues are especially prevalent among Latin and African-American communities, where voting can be inconvenient and often times mishandled.
Warren proposed making election day a National holiday, so working class people have a better opportunity to vote.
North Florida Democratic state Rep. Dotie Joseph introduced Warren on stage, describing her as a “warrior princess”.
Warren doubled down on the issues that affect the community of South Florida. Proposing the government needs to provide “more, not less” aid to Central American countries such as Guatemala and Honduras.
She spoke about wealth tax and how to fund socialized care. Her plan was to tax a household two cents to every dollar after $50 million, and three cents after a billion.
This tax, Warren claims, can fund the elimination of all student debt nationwide, as well as funding 50 million dollars annually to “migrant serving schools” like FIU.
Funding childcare for mothers and providing healthcare for all are among other things this “ultra millionaire tax” will support.
During the brief Q&A that she held towards the end of the town hall, one woman asked Warren to visit the Homestead detention center to “understand the vile treatment of children in the situation.”
Warren responded by inviting the entire crowd to join her the next day and promised to attend. Warren attended detention center on Wednesday before the first democratic debate. Like almost all politicians she was not allowed inside but held a press conference outside.

Warren demonized immigrant detention centers calling them “inhumane”. Photo by Indya Vassel/ PantherNOW
An incoming student asked Warren about the current situation in Iran, and if she would wage war with them. Warren responded with a firm “no” and spoke about President Trump’s handling of the Iran events.
“Foreign policy by tweet is not working for us,” said Warren.
Senator Warren has a plan for everything, or so her campaign slogan suggests. And while only three questions were asked during the town hall, students and supporters in the community got to hear some of Warren’s plans for changing the political system.
Proposals to eliminate student debt, socialize healthcare, and provide a sanctuary for those in refugee hit home with many in the crowd.

Warren’s “Dream big, fight hard” slogan resonate with the citizens of Miami. Photo by Indya Vassel/ PantherNOW
Warren had a good showing during the debate, consistently citing her many thorough plans for fixing the country. But, some political analysts say that her spot amongst the less popular candidates who were on stage the first night may hurt her in the long run.
The second night of debates included four of the five top candidates according to most polls, Warren was the only one left out.
According to NBC, the candidates were randomly selected for each night.
For FIU Student Sarah DeMond, who is relatively new to the political space, Warren hit on many of the key issues she is looking for in a candidate.
“I like that she values patriotism and building communities from the ground up,” said DeMond, “She acknowledges the hard work that laborers put into our country as well as the disparity they face.”