Democrat or Republican By: Judy Wiles Which party do you belong to?

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Democrat or Republican By: Judy Wiles

Which party do you belong to?

Republican One of the two major political parties of the United States. One of the two major political parties of the United States. The Republican Party traditionally supports limited government in economic affairs, lower taxes, and conservative social policies. The Republican Party traditionally supports limited government in economic affairs, lower taxes, and conservative social policies.

Democrat One of the two major political parties of the United States. One of the two major political parties of the United States. The Democratic Party historically has represented organized labor, minorities, and progressive reformers. The party's traditional symbol is the donkey. The Democratic Party historically has represented organized labor, minorities, and progressive reformers. The party's traditional symbol is the donkey. During the 1930s it adopted the song "Happy Days Are Here Again" as its theme. During the 1930s it adopted the song "Happy Days Are Here Again" as its theme.

The President The President is our countrys elected leader. The President is our countrys elected leader. He sees that our countrys laws are carried out. He sees that our countrys laws are carried out. The President lives in the White House. The President lives in the White House. The President is different than a king because he is elected. The President is different than a king because he is elected.

Our current President Insert a Picture of George W. Bush.

Republican Candidate George W. Bush Insert a Picture of George W. Bush.

Democratic Candidate John Kerry Insert a Picture of John Kerry.

George Bushs Agenda President Bush's Agenda for Building a Safer, Stronger and Better America In his 2003 State of the Union Address, President Bush told the nation, "We will not deny, we will not ignore, we will not pass along our problems to other Congresses, other presidents, and other generations." He has followed through on this commitment by delivering a bold vision that meets America's challenges at home and abroad.

John Kerrys Agenda John Kerrys entire agenda is directed at addressing the middle-class squeeze – including restarting job growth, pushing for more than $225 billion in middle-class tax cuts, and a series of policies aimed at reducing health care premiums, helping families pay for college, and reducing gas prices

Who Will You Vote For? Republican George W. Bush Or Democrat John Kerry

Insert a picture of both Presidential Candidates.