The Democrats
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Your History:
The Democratic Party was founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1792 to fight for the common man. The party has been at the forefront of fights for justice ever since. With their embrace of immigrants at the end of the nineteenth century and their focus on solving problems in urban centers, democrats have proven themselves to be a friend to the worker and to economically depressed. Under the leadership of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (pictured), Democrats ushered in social programs such as Social Security to create a safety net for American workers. In the 1960s the leadership of Presidents Kennedy and Johnson ushered in a new era of civil rights that have dramatically enriched the opportunities for citizens of color. Our most recent Democratic presidents have sought to moderate the party to increase electoral appeal, in the face of what some perceive as the country’s veer to the right.
Your Coalition:
Each Party represents a broad coalition of interests, not just a single unified perspective. The Democratic Party brings together unions, women, social justice advocates, minorities, and anyone who sees America’s greatness being measured by the opportunities of our citizens with the least. The party is currently leaning more socialist, especially among younger voters who have a heavy social media presence. The challenge for the Democratic party will be to balance liberal and moderate policies that enact change that their voters can get behind.
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The Grand Old Party (GOP) - Republicans
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Your History:
The Republican Party was founded in 1854 as a reaction to the introduction of the Kansas-Nebraska Act. From the very start we were the party of abolition and the party that fought to keep our nation together during the Civil War. We have never favored big government; we know that Americans are good people who will do the right thing for themselves and their neighbor and we should keep government out of their way. In 1980 we elected Ronald Reagan (pictured) to the White House and his leadership on cutting taxes, reducing dependence on social services and using our military and diplomatic skill to end the Cold War made her one of our greatest Presidents. At its core, the Republican Party is the party of optimism, that always believes that it’s morning in America and everyone has that chance to make their fortune and design their own future.
Your Coalition:
Each Party represents a broad coalition of interests, not just a single unified perspective. The Republican Party brings together strict Constitutionalists, small government advocates, our religious community, and people who favor traditional American values. The party is currently in crisis, struggling to forge a new identity out of increasingly different ideas of what the party should be. In many ways this was demonstrated with the wide variety of candidates in the running for the 2016 nomination. The challenge for the Republican party will be to overcome their internal discord to present a unified front that the voters can put their trust in.