Where Republicans and Democrats Stand The Issues Where Republicans and Democrats Stand

Military R: Strong military with increased spending D: Streamline military Cut spending Spend money on other projects

Taxes R: Less Taxes D: Increased Taxes Cut gov’t spending Less gov’t programs D: Increased Taxes Increase gov’t spending Increase gov’t programs

Welfare R: Cut welfare benefits D: Continue current benefits People are too reliant on gov’t Force people to work D: Continue current benefits Increases annually to meet cost of living Gradual end

Education R: School Choice D: Public School funding Vouchers Break NEA Support NEA Increase funding for public schools No vouchers

Abortion R: Anti-Abortion D: Pro-Abortion Strong anti-abortion laws Overturn Roe v. Wade D: Pro-Abortion Gov’t funding

Foreign Policy R: Protect American interests overseas D: Diplomacy Fight terrorism D: Diplomacy Peace can be achieved through talking it out

Environment R: Less worried about global warming Decrease taxes and prohibitions on corporatations More businesses D: Global warming is harming environment More prohibitions on corporations who pollute the air

Death Penalty R: Pro Death Penalty D: Anti-Death Penalty Reform

Drugs R: Continue Drug war More funding for DEA and anti-drug organizations D: Pretty much the same, but less punishment for some drug crimes

Crime R: More funding for police D: Pretty much the same Tougher sentences for crime D: Pretty much the same Reform minded though

Immigration R: Tougher of enforcement of Immigration Laws Secure the border Pathway to citizenship D: Support pathway to citizenship Not as tough on border enforcement

Gay Marriage R: Want gay marriage Amendment to Constitution Block gay marriage D: Support gay marriage