1. Republicans vs. Democrats
Political Deathmatch!!!!!

2. Republicans The First major political party
Notables: Lincoln, Nixon, and Reagan
Tend to: Be conservative, maintain status quo ( if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it)
Supported by business
Appeal to:
Rural/suburban areas
Midwesterners
White Collar
Higher educated
Higher income

3. Republicans con. Support: Smaller federal gov. more state/local rights
Controlled spending
Strong crime control
Strict interpretation of the Constitution
Building/maintaining defense
Lower taxes

4. Democrats Formed after the Republicans Appeal to:
Notables: FDR, Kennedy, Clinton,Obama
Urban Areas
Blue Collar
Minorities
Tend to: Be liberal, Promote change
Lower educated
Intellectuals
Supported by labor unions
Young voters
Catholics
Lower Income

5. Democrats Cont Support : Bigger Federal gov. Spending more on programs
Protection of civil liberties
Welfare programs
Gov. regulationo f business
Loose interpretation of Constitution
Higher Taxes for the wealthy