There is significant variation among Republican views on Foreign Policy tenets. Similar religious beliefs often lead to differing interpretations of the appropriate foreign policy role the U.S. should play in the global theater. Additionally, widely discrepant views among Republicans regarding economic imperatives have produced significant differences in how global intervention and action is viewed. In […]
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Republican Views On Trade
As communication and transportation become more and more accessible, the global economy will continue to have an ever-growing impact on America’s domestic economy. Republican views on trade revolve around strengthening America’s presence within the global economy. Republicans believe in preserving free trade while insisting on full parity in trade with countries that attempt to take […]
Republican Views on Social Security
The Republican Party gets a lot of criticism over the issue of Social Security. Many will state that Republicans are against Social Security as a whole. This is untrue. Republicans are against Social Security in the form that it currently exists. While Social Security does represent ideas, such as government spending and redistribution of wealth, […]
Republican Views on National Defense
The Republican Party believes that the key to National Defense is a strong, traditional military. They believe that the country should have a strong and comprehensive defense system. Republican views on national defense are centered around the belief that strengthening the military will build a safer world and a stronger defense system for this country, […]
Republican Views on the Economy
When it comes to Economics, the Republican Party has some very adamant views. They believe that every American deserves the right to own, invest, build, and prosper. They believe that sensible business regulations are incredibly important, and that business regulations should promote confidence in the economy among both consumers and businesses. Republicans oppose any policies […]
Donald Trump on ISIS
Donald Trump has fielded many questions about his plans to address various issues if he is elected president in 2016. One of the issues at the front of many voters’ minds is terrorism and how our new leader will react to it. Consequently, Trump’s plans for action against ISIS have been a topic of much […]
Republican Views On Affirmative Action
Affirmative Action began with a 1960’s Civil Rights movement that was created to provide equal employment and educational opportunities to groups that had been historically discriminated against. The movement first became known as Affirmative Action in 1961, when President Kennedy issued an Executive Order that directed government contractors to take “affirmative action to ensure that […]
Republican Views on Military Spending
U.S. spending on military and defense has fluctuated greatly between World War II and today. 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 again under Obama. The […]
Republican Views on Immigration
The Republican Party believes in immigration laws and immigration reforms that address the needs of national security. The party has always been divided on to exactly what extent immigration laws should be tightened, but as a whole the party believes that a system needs to be in place to ensure that immigrants who enter this […]
Republican Views On Banking Regulation
When it comes to finance and banking, the term “high risk activities” comes to mind: it’s what both parties are looking for to make a profit when they enter into these deals. That just about sums up the Republican views on bank regulation. The party urges the immediate repeal of Dodd-Frank, often referred to as […]
Republican Views on a Border Wall
It is a fairly well-known fact that the Republican party is in favor of protection, and therefore a Mexican border wall. In fact, 74 percent of Republicans support building a wall on the Mexican border. Promises to build this wall were a large part of President Donald Trump’s campaign, and his supporters were front and […]
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 […]
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Democratic Views on the Death Penalty
America’s opinions on the death penalty have fluctuated greatly over the years. It has been as low as 42 percent in 1966, and reached its height at 80 percent 1994. Currently, 60 percent of Americans support the death penalty. The Democratic Party is in support of the death penalty. The party’s support has diminished over […]
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 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 Gun Control
The second amendment of the United States Constitution guarantees its people the right to “keep and bear arms.” The extent to which this phrase allows government control of firearms in America has been a highly contested issue, especially in recent years. The Democratic Party wishes to see a stricter regulation of firearms, especially assault weapons. […]
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 Israel
Israel and its conflict with Palestine became a political issue in the United States long ago. The Israel lobby, also known as the Zionist lobby, has been active in the United States since approximately the 19th century. This lobby works to influence the U.S. government in ways similar to Zionist ideology or in ways that […]
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 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 Poverty
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. The rich are getting richer, the […]
Democratic Views On The Environment
Democrats are dedicated to protecting the environment by reducing the effects of climate change, protecting America’s natural resources, and safeguarding the quality of our air, land, and water for current and future generations. Democratic views on the environment are focused around working to tackle our biggest environmental challenges by investing in clean energy and protecting […]
Democratic Views on The Economy
There is no doubt from either party that the economy is not what it could or should be. What the parties do differ on is how the economy got where it is and how to bring it back up to par. Democrats believe that an economy can only flourish under fiscal discipline, with proper treatment […]
Democratic Views On Affirmative Action
Affirmative Action began with a 1960’s Civil Rights movement that was created to provide equal employment and educational opportunities to groups that had been historically discriminated against. The movement first became known as Affirmative Action in 1961, when President Kennedy issued an Executive Order that directed government contractors to take “affirmative action to ensure that […]
Democratic Views on Jobs
With unemployment rates at historic highs, how to create more jobs in the country is a matter of high contention. Another issue that sparks controversy is just what role the government should play in job creation. Will they help most by stepping in, or backing down? Democratic views on jobs are based around the principle […]
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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 […]
Democratic Views On Bitcoin And Cryptocurrencies
The future of cryptocurrency depends on certain internal and external factors. To illustrate better, internal factors refer to the self-sustainability of coins and their resilience through events like forking and wading past scalability concerns. That said, external factors such as market adoption and government policies could really be a lifeline or death-punch for digital currencies. […]
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 […]
Democratic Views On A Border Wall
One of the most outspoken and controversial topics of Donald Trump’s election campaign and subsequent time in office has been his stance on border control. Most notably, there was much contention surrounding Trump’s goal of constructing a border wall between the US and Mexico. In the past, Democrats supported measures to create a physical barrier […]
Republican Views On Unemployment
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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 […]
Democratic Views On Net Neutrality
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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 […]
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