Conservative Democrat

records, New Yorkers tend to elect Democrats over Republicans, but both parties do well in elections in the state. The partisan balance of New York is representative of the trends nationwide; “As on the national scene, the party in the electorate is harder to find in New York where nearly one voter in five refuses to register with a party, and where straight party voting is increasingly uncommon” (Schneier 2001). New York state has 2,826,913 registered Democrats, 5,649,934 registered…

1940 as its liberal, frontal approach to the Great Depression switched popularity and progressive ideology from the Republican party to the Democrat party, both attracting conservative elitists and liberals respectively. Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s New Deal promptly captured the attention of citizens suffering from the Great Depression and reformed the Democrats’ ideology to be more progressive than the Republican party. With the economical and social decline of the nation due to the Great…

the Democrats and the Republicans. Throughout history, Democrats and Republicans have emphasized and ascertained the evident differences between their policies. They are majorly perceived as black and white, liberal and conservative, however their similarities seem to be overshadowed by these differences. Democrats focus on change, while Republicans value tradition, but both parties have emphatical sources of political support and focus on expansion of surveillance and security. Democrats and…

political parties, such as the republicans, democrats, libertarians, and conservatives. I personally side with the republican and conservative parties. The republican and conservative parties tend to be more religious, and base most decisions on that topic. They also are against gun control, and in favor of a decrease in government control of business. One topic that I agree with these parties is their views on gun control. Republicans and conservatives are against the idea of strict gun laws…

system. The belief of the candidate can push for growth or can destroy th economic system. Republican and democrats major issues such as taxes, the role of government, entitlements (Social Security, Medicare), gun control, immigration, healthcare, abortion and gay rights. These two parties dominate America's political landscape but differ greatly in their philosophies and ideals. Conservative leaning believe taxes shouldn't be increased for anyone (including the wealthy) and that wages should…

Conservatism is usually defined as a reaction against reform or revolution, this research paper will explore the conservative reaction against the social movement for reproductive and abortion rights. Abortion is relevant, albeit sometimes overdone topic. This paper is not meant to argue the morality of the issue, only to examine the contemporary political movements and political theory behind the issue as a case-study on modern conservatism. Abortion rights movement stem from the liberal…

Democratic Party was able to gain control of the state government and dominated Texas politics. Because of The Post-Reconstruction Order, political control by the white Democrats was secured through the Poll Tax and White Primary. During the Civil Rights Movement, Republicans were liberal and the Democratic Party consisted of conservative whites. After Reconstruction,…

there is the Republican. The Democratic party was founded in 1828, and when it was founded it stood for most everything the Republicans stand for today. Things such as a small central government, and a conservative view on most moral decisions. This happened because in the later 1800’s the democrats tried to cater to the little guys by supporting them with federal programs and benefits. From this, the…

Studies have shown that approximately 55% of active voters age 18-29 declared themselves as a member of the Democrat party, where as only 42% declared themselves as members of the Republican party (Stanek, Becca). The same studies have shown that as people age, the more conservative they become, with 56% of Americans age 65 or older associating themselves with the Republican party. The region an individual has grown up in may also influence his…

candidates are either liberal or conservative in nature. The Democratic Party and news channels such as, MSNBC represent the liberal side of American Politics. On the other hand, the Republican Party and news channels such as, Fox News support the conservative side of American politics. Furthermore, the Republican and Democratic Parties are the two largest political parties in the United States. By looking at the parties’ beliefs, you can craft an idea of conservative and liberal beliefs. …