Category: Democratic Party
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Reflections on Whether American Patriotism Will Pass
The opening shot of the C-Span clip for the Republican National Convention, Day 2 (July 2016) shows State Rep. John Cabello of Rockford, co-chair of Trump’s Illinois campaign, giving an introduction, during the roll call of states that culminated in Trump’s official nomination. He said “Mr. Chairman, I am John Cabello, the state representative from…
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Have the Democratic and Republican Parties Switched Platforms?
Introduction: The Stereotypes and Misconceptions of Party Switching For the past half-century, two parties: the Republican and Democratic parties have dominated American politics. The common stereotype is that the Democratic party looks out for the minorities while the Republicans are against them. Although examples like Abraham Lincoln go against this notion, many believe the two…
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The Democratic and Republican Parties in the United States
The US pursues a two-party framework. This implies, albeit beyond what two gatherings can crusade and hold office, two political gatherings, Democrats and Republicans. Of the forty-three U.S. presidents that have served, fifteen were Democrats and eighteen were Republicans. The Democratic Party was established in 1828, about 190 years prior. Individuals from this gathering are…