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Democrat vs. Republican

Democrat vs. Republican. Symbol- Democrat. Donkey. This symbol was first associated with Democrat Andrew Jackson in 1828. His opponents called him a “jackass.”

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Democrat vs. Republican

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  1. Democrat vs. Republican

  2. Symbol- Democrat Donkey This symbol was first associated with Democrat Andrew Jackson in 1828. His opponents called him a “jackass.” It gained popularity among Democrats who consider themselves strong willed, like a donkey. Republicans like to use it because they see Democrats as stubborn.

  3. Symbol- Republican Elephant Cartoonist Thomas Nast gave Republicans the Elephant symbol in 1874 to mock them as a big party which tries to scare away others. It gained popularity among Republicans who consider themselves strong and dignified, like the elephant. Democrats like to use it because they see Republicans as slow moving.

  4. Political Spectrum- Democrat Left Liberal

  5. Political Spectrum-Republican Right Conservative

  6. Leaders- Democrat President Obama, Sec of State Hilary Clinton, Former President Bill Clinton, Former President John F. Kennedy, NC Governor Bev Perdue, NC Senator Kay Hagan, NC Representative Mel Watt

  7. Leaders- Republican Former President George W. Bush, Senator John McCain, Former President George Bush, Former President Ronald Reagan, NC Senator Richard Burr, NC Representative Virginia Foxx

  8. Typical Supporters- Democrat Women Catholics African Americans Poorer Citizens Younger Citizens Educated Citizens Northern US Western US

  9. Typical Supporters- Republican Men Christians White Americans Wealthier Citizens Older Citizens Middle Class Southern US Midwest US

  10. Size of the Government- Democrat Large & directly involved with citizen’s lives

  11. Size of the Government- Republican Small & indirectly involved with citizen’s lives

  12. Taxes- Democrat Support more taxes Want to tax the rich more and the poor less

  13. Taxes- Republican Support less taxes Want to tax the rich less and tax everyone similarly

  14. Welfare- Democrat Support Favor programs for the poor

  15. Welfare- Republican Against Do not favor programs for the poor

  16. Minimum Wage- Democrat Increase Helps the poor

  17. Minimum Wage- Republican Decrease Hurts businesses to pay higher salaries

  18. Business Regulation- Democrat Increase Want to control businesses more

  19. Business Regulation- Republican Decrease Want to control businesses less

  20. Military Spending- Democrat Decrease Spend less on the military

  21. Military Spending- Republican Increase Spend more on the military

  22. Foreign Aid- Democrat Increase Help poor countries

  23. Foreign Aid- Republican Decrease Help America before other countries

  24. Gun Control- Democrat Increase Stricter laws to decrease crime

  25. Gun Control- Republican Decrease Stricter laws do not mean less crime

  26. Death Penalty- Democrat Against Cruel and unusual punishment

  27. Death Penalty- Republican Support Not cruel and unusual punishment

  28. Affirmative Action- Democrat Support Help minorities

  29. Affirmative Action- Republican Against Hurts non-minorities

  30. Abortion- Democrat Support Pro-Choice

  31. Abortion- Republican Against Pro-Life

  32. Healthcare- Democrat Support Want free healthcare for all Americans

  33. Healthcare- Republican Against Should not provide free healthcare, people should get their own

  34. Education- Democrat National Government control

  35. Education- Republican State Government control

  36. Environment- Democrat More laws protecting it Against new gas, oil, and mineral exploration

  37. Environment- Republican Less laws protecting it Support new gas, oil, and mineral exploration

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