(Archive November 2016) Election Analysis and Advice from Dr. John Fielding

By Courtney Wentz | Assistant Editor

Doctor John Fielding, who teaches history and human resources management at Mount Wachusett Community College, said this was the worst election he has ever seen.

Fielding has his Bachelor’s in Political Science with a concentration in International Relations from UMass Dartmouth, his Master’s in Public Administration from Rhode Island University, and his Ph.D in Managerial Ethics from Salve Regina University in Rhode Island. He started working at MWCC in 1998 and retired in 2008 as Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs. He is now an adjunct professor.

Fielding wasn’t surprised with the results of the election because “many people were (and are) angry at the elites of both parties and how they feel they were being ignored.”

Fielding mentioned the Super Delegates pushing Clinton wasn’t fair to Bernie Sanders, who was attracting the younger generation and may have had a better chance against Trump, as plenty of millennials didn’t vote. He also brought up that the Democrats are the only party with Super Delegates and how people feel the traditional Republicans haven’t been representing the people.

Half joking, Fielding stated it would have been better if the Vice Presidents had been running for President, since they are more traditional. Kaine doesn’t have Clinton’s reputation and Pence has a better image.

Also, according to Fielding, people usually want to know how the President is going to make things easier, but we should really be asking what kind of opportunities will our young have.

To millennials, Fielding said, “You should not attack a man (or woman), but attack the content of their argument. Understand your opponent’s argument, as by doing so you will be better able to counter that argument. Bottom line to everyone, whether a young Democrat or Republican, don’t despair. There’s another election in four years. Stick by your principles and hone your argument and stay away from personal attacks. Live to fight another day. The country won’t disappear despite who is elected.”