Republican v. Democrat

Philosophy - Liberal, left-leaning.

• Democrat

• Republican

Philosophy - Conservative, right-leaning.

• Democrat

• Republican

Economic Ideas - Higher minimum wages and progressive taxation, i.e., higher tax rates for higher income brackets.

• Democrat

• Republican

Economic Ideas - Believe taxes shouldn't be increased for anyone (including the wealthy) and that wages should be set by the free market.

• Democrat

• Rebublican

Stance on Military issues - Decreased spending

• Democrat

• Republican

Stance on Military issues - Increased spending

• Democrat

• Republican

Stance on Taxes - Progressive (high income earners should be taxed at a higher rate). Generally not opposed to raising taxes to fund government.

• Democrat

• Republican

Stance on Taxes - Generally opposed to raising taxes. Some favor a "flat tax" (same tax rate regardless of income).

• Democrat

• Republican

Stance on Government Regulation - Government regulations are needed to protect consumers.

• Democrat

• Republican

Stance on Government Regulation - Government regulations hinder free market capitalism and job growth.

• Democrat

• Republican