Students at Southwestern College share differing opinions on the presidential election

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) – There are no red or blue sides in the Phil Saenz Polisci 101 class, just a gray area.

“Whether you believe it or like it, you have to give him credit,” Saenz said.

Saenz has been teaching at Southwestern College for 34 years. He taught me how to lead political discussions after controversial presidential elections. Saenz begins by asking a thought-provoking question and allowing space for differing opinions.

Thursday’s lesson was about why Kamala Harris lost.

“People feel alienated by these far-left liberal ideas,” said one student.

“I think people might believe that, given the history of Biden and Israel and all the tensions. In the event of an escalation, he would be a better candidate to resolve that,” said another student.

He challenges students to analyze and discuss their beliefs, citing data to guide them in the right direction.

“I’m not saying abortion wasn’t important, but if you look at the exit polls, one of the things you saw was the economy.”

Saenz tells his students that listening is the best way to learn. He says it makes them feel comfortable sharing their beliefs.

“I think Trump has thoroughly addressed the problems in America,” said one student.

“I voted for her because of the right to abortion,” said another.

This classroom is a microcosm of what could exist in the United States.