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Democrat or Republican?

Democrat or Republican?. Or Somewhere in Between?. List of political parties in the United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Not all Democrats or Republicans agree on all issues within their party Discuss media bias—Fox News vs CNN Where you live can effect what party you belong to.

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Democrat or Republican?

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  1. Democrat or Republican?

  2. Or Somewhere in Between? • List of political parties in the United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

  3. Not all Democrats or Republicans agree on all issues within their party • Discuss media bias—Fox News vs CNN • Where you live can effect what party you belong to

  4. 2000 Election MapRed-Republican—Blue-Democrat

  5. 2004 Election Map

  6. Republicans are conservative • favor traditional institutions and the status quo • favor laissez-faire system • define • favor a limited role for government in society and believe that people should help themselves, not rely on the government • favor lower taxes • believe in the trickle-down theory

  7. Democrats are liberal • favor change in society • oppose government intervention into one’s private and social life • support regulations on economic activity and businesses • favor an active role for government in society • believe that involvement – be it environmental regulations against polluting or anti-discrimination laws- can improve the quality of our lives • willing to increase taxes to support programs

  8. Abortion • Democrat: • Abortion is a woman’s right and should be legal • Republican: • Abortion should be illegal and restricted by government

  9. Flag Burning • Democrat: • Flag burning is political speech and is protected by the Constitution • Republican: • Protect the flag from burning by a constitutional amendment

  10. Gun Control • Democrats: • Favor/Gun control is needed • Republicans: • Oppose/Gun control is unconstitutional • CNN - State by State Look at Gun Laws in the U.S.

  11. Natural Environment • Democrats: • Strong regulations are needed to protect the environment • Republicans: • Strong environmental laws harm the economy

  12. Race Relations • Democrats: • Strong anti-discrimination laws are needed • favor affirmative action • Republicans: • People and businesses can be trusted not to discriminate • Many oppose affirmative action • Affirmative Action Timeline

  13. Minimum Wage • Democrats: • Favor/Increase the minimum wage to help workers • Republicans: • Oppose/Do not raise the minimum wage because it hurts businesses

  14. Healthcare • Democrats: • Government should require universal access to healthcare • Republicans: • Private insurers are preferable to government controlled system

  15. Taxes • Democrats: • Increase taxes on the wealthy to pay for public programs • Republicans: • Cutting taxes for everyone helps the economy • Single Tax Rates - 2005 Single Income Tax Rates

  16. Military • Democrats: • Cut military spending; expand veteran’s benefits; act in concert with other nations and/or with support from NATO and the UN • Republicans: • Increase military spending; cut veteran’s benefits; don’t be constrained by other nations or by NATO and the UN

  17. Death Penalty • Democrats: • Oppose/It is not a deterrent and innocent people are in jeopardy • Republicans: • Favor/The death penalty is necessary and effective

  18. Gay Rights • Democrats: • Favor/Gays rights and marriage are civil rights • Republicans: • Oppose/Marriage is a sacred trust between a man and woman

  19. Prayer in School • Democrats: • Oppose/Violation of the separation between church and state • Republicans: • Favor/It is a religious right and our Christian heritage

  20. War in Iraq • Democrats: • Favored at first but now criticize President Bush for messing it up • Want to get more countries support • Want a defined exit strategy • Republicans: • President Bush stated 8-21-06 that US will not leave Iraq until the job is done • Admits to mistakes in Iraq and says it will be a tough fight • Hope Iraq’s new gov’t and people will eventually be stable enough in several years for US withdrawl

  21. Think about each issue listed above and determine your position on the issue. • By adding up your stance on these dozen issues you can get a rough sense of your political party affiliation. • Blog assignment #3 • Discuss which party you are most closely aligned to and the issues that push you that way.

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