Symbol- Democrat Donkey This symbol was first associated with
Democrat Andrew Jackson in 1828. His opponents called him a
jackass. It gained popularity among Democrats who consider
themselves strong willed, like a donkey. Republicans like to use it
because they see Democrats as stubborn.
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Symbol- Republican Elephant Cartoonist Thomas Nast gave
Republicans the Elephant symbol in 1874 to mock them as a big party
which tries to scare away others. It gained popularity among
Republicans who consider themselves strong and dignified, like the
elephant. Democrats like to use it because they see Republicans as
slow moving.
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Political Spectrum- Democrat Left Liberal
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Political Spectrum- Republican Right Conservative
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Leaders- Democrat President Obama, Sec of State Hilary Clinton,
Former President Bill Clinton, Former President John F.
Kennedy
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Leaders- Republican Mitt Romney, Former President George W.
Bush, Senator John McCain, Former President George Bush, Former
President Ronald Reagan,
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Typical Supporters- Democrat Women African AmericansPoorer
Citizens Younger CitizensEducated Citizens Northern USWestern
US
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Typical Supporters- Republican MenChristians White
AmericansWealthier Citizens Older CitizensMiddle Class Southern US
Midwest US
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Size of the Government- Democrat Large & directly involved
with citizens lives
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Size of the Government- Republican Small & indirectly
involved with citizens lives
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Taxes- Democrat Support more taxes Want to tax the rich more
and the poor less
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Taxes- Republican Support less taxes Want to tax the rich less
and tax everyone similarly
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Welfare- Democrat Support Favor programs for the poor
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Welfare- Republican Against Do not favor programs for the
poor
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Minimum Wage- Democrat Increase Helps the poor
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Minimum Wage- Republican Decrease Hurts businesses to pay
higher salaries
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Business Regulation- Democrat Increase Want to control
businesses more
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Business Regulation- Republican Decrease Want to control
businesses less
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Military Spending- Democrat Decrease Spend less on the
military
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Military Spending- Republican Increase Spend more on the
military
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Foreign Aid- Democrat Increase Help poor countries
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Foreign Aid- Republican Decrease Help America before other
countries
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Gun Control- Democrat Increase Stricter laws to decrease
crime
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Gun Control- Republican Decrease Stricter laws do not mean less
crime
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Death Penalty- Democrat Against Cruel and unusual
punishment
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Death Penalty- Republican Support Not cruel and unusual
punishment
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Affirmative Action- Democrat Support Help minorities
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Affirmative Action- Republican Against Hurts
non-minorities
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Abortion- Democrat Support Pro-Choice
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Abortion- Republican Against Pro-Life
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Healthcare- Democrat Support Want free healthcare for all
Americans
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Healthcare- Republican Against Should not provide free
healthcare, people should get their own
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Education- Democrat National Government control
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Education- Republican State Government control
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Environment- Democrat More laws protecting it Against new gas,
oil, and mineral exploration
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Environment- Republican Less laws protecting it Support new
gas, oil, and mineral exploration