The 2024 election is coming up fast, and we are beginning to realize which candidates have the potential and the popularity to go the distance.

With the election only a year away, let’s take a look at some notable candidates for the 47th President of the United States.

On the Republican side of the aisle, we have first and foremost arguably the most talked about candidate: former president Donald Trump. He is running with his same no-nonsense, iron fist, hot-headed temperament that has made him popular over the years. It’s no secret he’s more of an isolationist and plans to be tough on foreign nations.

Although still trailing behind Trump in the polls, his biggest opposition for the Republican nomination is Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. He believes in strong, anti-woke policies aiming to protect free speech, strengthen the borders, and strengthen the economy.

Trump and DeSantis are the two biggest players in the Republican Party with little legitimate opposition. As per usual, one or two candidates will shine a little bit brighter than the others in the polls, while the rest usually just are there to make noise.

On the opposing Democratic side of the aisle, the only legitimate player is the incumbent President Joe Biden. It’s sad that he’s the best the Democrats have to offer with his only positive being his status as the incumbent, which traditionally gives a candidate a little bit more leverage with the public. He touts “Bidenomics” as a key policy in his bid for reelection in an effort to rebuild the economy he has torn apart.

Our country’s struggling economy is the major issue of this election cycle and seems to be what most candidates are focusing their attention on.

Finally, running as an unusually prominent Independent, coming from a historically Democratic political family is Robert Kennedy Jr. He originally intended to continue on the family legacy and run as a Democrat, but quickly realized his beliefs don’t exactly line up with the modern day Democrats. He believes in anti-vaccination policies, protecting the environment, restoring the middle class, and focusing on domestic security.

Time will tell who will go the distance next year on Election Day. Whomever it is, they will land a dumpster fire on their shoulders that they will carry until 2028. Good luck, Mr. President. You’ll need it.