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
Donald Trump on Foreign Policy
As international communication becomes simpler and simpler, foreign policy becomes more and more important. For this reason, it is an issue that is carefully considered when looking at potential candidates for the presidency. Donald Trump is dominating the news as we approach the 2016 election. However, few people know the exact details of Trump’s proposed […]
Republican Views on Taxes
Republican views on taxes include the belief that tax reduction is important, but must be done the right way. The party believes that budget surpluses have caused Americans to be overtaxed-a condition that is not only threatening their financial prosperity, but is also hindering (and possibly even reversing) growth to the country’s economy. They also […]
Donald Trump on Marijuana
Donald Trump has been causing a stir since he first came on the political scene, but few announcements have united both parties against him as thoroughly as the suggestion that he might crack down on marijuana. Rumors before, during, and after his campaign ranged from support of legalization to a desire to leave the issue […]
Republican Views on Jobs
With unemployment at historic highs, society is turning to the government to help create jobs. However, the parties have very different views on how to approach this problem and just what the government’s role in job creation should be. Republican views on jobs focus around helping small businesses and promoting international competition. This will in […]
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 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 […]
Jobs You Can Get With A Political Science Degree
If you are interested in politics, business, or law, it might suit your interests to pursue a degree in political science. However, many who work towards this degree do so without a specific career goal in mind, or are unaware of just how many career options are available to them once they have received their […]
Donald Trump On Immigration
Perhaps one of the most notable contestants for the 2016 primaries is Donald Trump. Taking what appears to be an extreme stance on just about every issue, Trump has stolen the spotlight from all other primary hopefuls. How most renown issue to date, however, is immigration. Many believe that Donald Trump’s views on immigration are […]
Republican Views on Health Care
Health care has risen to the forefront of political issues in recent months, especially in terms of the Republican Party’s opposition to the Affordable Care Act. In this article we’ll explain the Republican views on health care, the Republican Party’s ideas for health care reform, and important Republican politicians’ views on health care. The Republican […]
Martin Luther King, Jr. And The Republican Party
Assertions regarding Martin Luther King, Jr.’s political affiliations are constantly circulating the internet. The National Black Republican Association uses the slogan “Martin Luther King Jr. Was A Republican” on their billboards and other advertisements, and countless Republicans have used this statement in defense of accusations regarding party racism. However, it is just these accusations that […]
Republican Views On Obamacare
The Republican Party’s view on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act—commonly known as Obamacare—is that its implementation was less about providing healthcare to millions, and more a result of power as the government sought to expand its reach over one sixth of the economy. The party claims that Obamacare has resulted in an attack […]
Democratic Views
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 Party Beliefs
The Democratic Party was organized by Thomas Jefferson in the late 1700s. The Democratic National Committee Platform is based around a set of common beliefs that the party as a whole stands for. The platform states, “Our vision is simple. We want an America that gives all Americans the chance to live out their dreams […]
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 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 Trade
The Democratic Party has long seen themselves as the champion for the working class and the common man. To draw from the Democratic National Committee’s website: “For decades, Democrats have stood alongside labor unions in defense of fair pay and economic security. Democrats understand that labor unions helped build America’s middle class, and organized labor […]
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 Marijuana
The issue of marijuana legalization is becoming increasingly important as 2016 draws closer. While support for legalization seems to have dropped a few percentage points since 2013, Alaska, Oregon, and Washington D.C. have all legalized in the past year, medical marijuana is legal in almost half of the country, and Florida missed passing its medical […]
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 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 […]
Democratic Views on National Security
With ISIS at the forefront of everyone’s minds, national security has become an incredibly important issue. The current administration is being faced with a war on terror that is becoming more and more urgent. National security is an ever-evolving issue, because both the threats that face this nation and the ways that we respond to […]
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 Gay Marriage
Same-sex marriage is becoming increasingly important in America. The up-and-coming voters put a good deal of weight on the issue, making it 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. Democrats believe that gay marriage should be […]
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 […]
Popular Articles
Libertarian Views On Health Care
Perhaps the most interesting thing about Libertarian views on healthcare – or on any issue for that matter – is that they draw key factors from the platforms of both the Democratic and Republican party. While discussing Libertarian views on a topic as broad and complex as healthcare, it is important to note that most […]
Democratic Views On Minimum Wage
Minimum wage is an issue that often is a matter of contention even within the parties. Before going into the issue of Democratic views on minimum wage directly, though, it seems prudent to exam the values and views of the Democratic Party that lead it to favor specific policies regarding a federal minimum wage. Starting […]
What Is The Electoral College? Electoral College Definition
There’s a trend where interest will spike, at least slightly, regarding the nature and the history of the Electoral College following a Presidential election. The rationale is fairly straightforward: when the election ends people (at least many) begin to look at the system which chose the new leader of the free world. By contrast, consider […]
Democratic Views On Trade
The Democratic Party has long seen themselves as the champion for the working class and the common man. To draw from the Democratic National Committee’s website: “For decades, Democrats have stood alongside labor unions in defense of fair pay and economic security. Democrats understand that labor unions helped build America’s middle class, and organized labor […]
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 […]
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 […]