Within the broad debate that health care reform has become, Medicare holds its own spot as a controversial topic. While both parties agree that Medicare needs to be restructured, just how this should be done and what would be more beneficial to the economy is a matter of high contention. Republican views on Medicare strongly […]
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Democratic Views On Vaping And E-Cigarettes
Vaping is one of the biggest new fads out there, and this is exactly what makes it so worrisome. Originally intended to be a less-dangerous alternative for cigarette smokers, vaping and e-cigarettes have spread to non-smokers across the country, and have even begun to take root in high schools and middle schools. It is for […]
Republican Views On Vaping And E-Cigarettes
Every generation seems to have its vice-turned-health-crisis. The newest is vaping. Largely replacing cigarette smoking in the younger generations, vaping nevertheless has its own health implications. While vaping itself doesn’t seem like an issue that would cause much partisan debate, the regulations around it and the industries associated with it have sparked much controversy of […]
Republican Views On Bitcoin And Cryptocurrencies
There has been an exponential growth in the popularity of cryptocurrencies – digital assets whose existence is entirely online but can be exchanged for commodities or services. This, in part, is due to the fact that they grant a degree of user confidentiality or anonymity. However, this anonymity has as well caused headaches for governments, […]
Democratic Views On The U.S. Embassy In Jerusalem
Conflicts in the Middle East, and especially those ongoing between Israel and Palestine, have long been a hot-button issue for politicians and voters on both sides of the aisle. While this is an extremely complex and multifaceted situation, there are general trends in the positions held by members of the Democratic Party. Most people on […]
Republican Views On The U.S. Embassy In Jerusalem
The official coronation of the United States embassy in Jerusalem on May 14th completed a long-awaited milestone in US-Israeli relations, but the relocation from Tel-Aviv continues to garner controversy and has polarized international opinion. On May 14th, the anniversary of Israeli independence according to the Hebrew Calendar, Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner, were […]
Republican Views On Unemployment
Unemployment is at one of its highest levels in the history of this country, and each party has its own philosophy on how to combat the problem. Republican views on unemployment revolve around the idea that the best resolution to unemployment is economic growth. Republicans believe in pursuing free market policies that can grow the […]
Republican Views On Terrorism
As terrorist attacks grow more and more frequent and the world tries to decide if it is able to unite against ISIS or if there are too many other conflicting issues to be addressed, what action each party would take in regards to a terrorist threat grows increasingly important. Americans want to know that there […]
Republican Views On Stem Cell Research
As controversial as political issues can be, the biggest debates spawn from issues that cross political and ethical ideals. For this reason, stem cell research is a particularly controversial issue. However, the highly contended issue stays fairly staunchly within party lines. 76 percent of Democrats would like to see the government do away with restrictions […]
Democratic Views on College Tuition
One fact that both parties can agree on is that college tuition has risen far more rapidly than inflation, leaving us with an unsustainable system that is selling today’s youth short. The matter of contention, of course, is how to fix the problem. While Republicans look to remove the government from the equation and privatize […]
Republican Views on the Electoral College
The concept of the electoral college has become increasingly controversial as the years have gone on. Two of our last three presidents lost the popular vote, and that has brought a lot of attention to the mechanisms of the electoral process. Many have begun to examine the electoral college as an outdated system and to […]
Republican Views on Religion
Americans are guaranteed both freedom of religion and the separation of church and state. Where these two issues meet can be a very contentious topic. At what point does ensuring freedom of religion become interfering with it? At what point does separating the government from religion violate peoples’ freedom to practice it? These issues have […]
Republican Views on Net Neutrality
Donald Trump’s presidency brought with it a slew of conflict over deregulation initiatives. Perhaps the most controversial of these was the battle over Net Neutrality. In December of 2017, the Federal Communications Commission voted to repeal net neutrality regulations that had been in place since 2015. Reactions to this were far spread, ranging from celebration […]
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Democratic Views on Religion
This country was founded on the principle of separation of Church and State. However, the true extent to which this separation is enforced and what religious freedoms are protected under the law have long been items of controversy. Overall, the Democratic Party is less religious than the Republican Party. Democrats are more likely to push […]
Democratic View on Health Care
The Democratic view on health care is based around the idea that “accessible, affordable, high quality health care is reart of the American promise, that Americans should have the security that comes with good health care.” Democrats believe that no American should have to face financial destitution because they fall ill or get injured, stating […]
Democratic Views On Global Warming
Global warming is an extremely complex political issue. First and foremost, there is political conflict regarding whether or not global warming is occurring. There are groups working to both raise alarm over the issue and to minimize the concern regarding it, making it difficult for the general population to know what and who to believe. […]
Democratic Views on Defense Spending
Defense spending is an aspect of the U.S. budget that has fluctuated greatly throughout the years. Spending on military and defense has fluctuated greatly during the time between World War II and present time. Defense spending increased after WWII and into the Korean War, then began to decrease during the 1970’s. It rose during the […]
Democratic Views On Homeland Security
In today’s world, it seems like terrorists and international aggressors are looming around every corner. The Democratic Party believes that there are less aggressive ways to handle these threats than many that have been used in the past. Democratic Views on homeland security include combating terrorism without compromising the Constitution with the use of torture, […]
Democratic Views on Gay Rights
Gay rights and gay marriage are becoming increasingly important issues in America. The up-and-coming voters put a good deal of weight on the issues, making them a topic that could make or break elections in the coming years. Democratic views on gay marriage support full equality under the law for same-sex couples, both in the […]
Democratic View on Immigration
As the 2016 election draws closer, the party’s views on immigration are becoming increasingly important. With a larger and larger percentage of voters being immigrants, these policies have the ability to make or break an election. Even non-immigrants are beginning to view this as a larger issue. A recent survey by the Pew Research Center […]
Democratic Views on Small Business
Democrats are aware that small businesses are the engines that drive the economy of this great nation. From high-tech startups to family-owned restaurants, small business owners and entrepreneurs are crucial elements of our economy and our communities. Like Republicans, Democrats see the value of small businesses, but they take a different route towards trying to […]
Democratic Views on the Military
The military is one of the most essential establishments of the United States. A strong military is necessary to protect American citizens both in times of war and in times of peace. The best way to care for our military and its members has long been an issue of debate between Democrats and Republicans. Democrats […]
Democratic Views on Welfare
In 2014, 46.7 million people in the United States were in poverty. This number included 15.5 million children under the age of 18, and 4.6 million seniors 65 and older were in poverty. This number seems to keep growing, and citizens are turning to the government to stop it. Welfare has become more controversial than […]
Democratic Views on Medicare
Medicare and Medicaid were signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965. These programs—which were designed to help the elderly, the disabled, and those with low-income acquire quality and affordable healthcare—are celebrating their 50th anniversary year. Prior to the creation of these programs, the majority of senior citizens lacked health insurance. Getting sick […]
Democratic Views On Military Spending
U.S. spending on military and defense has fluctuated greatly during the time between World War II and present time. Spending increased from post-WWII levels and into the Korean War, then decreased during the 1970’s. It rose during Reagan’s time in office, declined when Clinton was president, rose again under Bush, and has been cut substantially […]
Democratic Views on Energy
As new technology develops, energy is an increasingly controversial and increasingly important issue. Democratic views on energy revolve around the concept of preserving our energy sources and our environment for future generations. Democrats believe in balancing environmental protection with resource development. They wish to see America energy independent, and do not believe this is possible […]
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Democratic Views On Banking Regulation
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What Is The Electoral College? Electoral College Definition
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Democratic Views On Trade
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Democratic Views On Vaping And E-Cigarettes
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