The NAACP: Liberal Ideology And Democratic Parties

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The NAACP is notorious for their liberal ideology and political alignment with the Democratic Party. The NAACP is open to government intervention and open to the increase of government spending. The NAACP lean left on social issues. The NAACP generally supports democratic candidates, attends Democratic Conventions, provides financial contributions to any person or group affiliated with the Democratic Party, and many members of the NAACP vote for Democratic Candidates. The NAACP attempts to fit the “liberal prototype” and follow the liberal machine on a national level. The NAACP has openly stated that their political party affiliation and liberal ideology help to further their cause and benefits their image in the public. The liberal ideology

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