The Republican Party would be more inclined to say that people make the choice to use guns for destructive reasons, while the Democratic Party would argue that, due to their easy availability, guns kill people. ... Therefore, I side with the Democratic Party's reasoning. ... Ever since the 1930's, the Democratic Party has had a long history of liberalism and social progression. ... Personally, I choose to side with the Democratic Party's beliefs. ... The Republican Party believes that strict regulation on guns infringes on the liberties of American citizens, while the Democrat...

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This division permitted the Democratic Party to gain control of the presidency between 1913 and 1921. ... These complains particularly harmed the minority vote and caused them to favor the Democratic Party. ... In sum, the Republican Party did not publicize themselves enough as being supportive of civil rights, nor were they as aggressive as the Democratic Party which contributed to the party's racial stigma (354-9). ... These men hoped to discover the Democratic Party's campaign strategy for the presidential election that year. ... This caused minorities to distrust the Republican P...

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Bush runs for re-election in 2004, in general are you more likely to vote for Bush or for the Democratic Party's candidate for president?" ... Bush runs for re-election in 2004, in general are you more likely to vote for Bush or for the Democratic Party's candidate for president?" ... Bush runs for re-election in 2004, in general are you more likely to vote for Bush, for the Democratic Party's candidate, other, or not sure?" ... Bush runs for re-election in 2004, in general are you more likely to vote for Bush, for the Democratic Party's candidate, other, or not sure?" ...

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The Democratic Party, was an offering of "equal protection and equal benefits" to the American societies. The party was known for its belief in having the states in position of control especially in the South; they referred to the democratic reform as personal liberty for state rights. ... Throughout its history the Democratic Party has called itself the party of the people, this title was justified by its traditional support of the south in which didn't have any strong feelings towards a dominant federal government. ... At that time the crucial issue of the extension of slavery into t...

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What caused men like Thomas Jefferson and James Madison to defy tradition and public perceptions against factions and build an opposition party? ... These issues as well as neutrality issues between France, England, and the United States were the catalyst for the forming of the Republican Party. ... The XYZ affair played right into the hands of the Federalist Party. ... Then a gem of a caveat was thrown into the Federalist hands when Monsieur Y boasted that "the Diplomatic skill of France and the means she possess in your country, are sufficient to enable her, with the French party in America,...

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As a member of the Democratic party, Vallandigham was elected to Congress in 1858. ... He was considered by many members of the Republican Party as being an extreme radical with violent passions, extreme opinions and narrow views who was surrounded by the worst and most violent elements in the Republican Party. ... The issues were all confused and entangled, but Sherman was clear that secession must not succeed.# A member of the Republican party, Sherman was elected to the House of representatives and served as chairman of the Ways and Means Committee. ...

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Some of biggest differences with African American MCs were the issues of civil rights, crime, and party politics. ... In the crosstabs of reaction of democrats I am looking at how MCs from different races react to the Democratic Party, and the data showed things that I expected, and things I also did not expect. The SPSS data revealed that only 7% of the whites, 4.8% of the blacks, and 16.8% of the other minority MCs even showed if they opposed or supported the Democratic Party. ... On the other side, 3.2% of the whites, 2.4% of the blacks, and 10.5% of other MCs supported the Republican Party...

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The reason for converging thoughts on bill 602, the one concerning a separate-day primary, was its effect on the democratic elections coming up. The anticipation of a close race between Ronald Reagan and John Connelly in upcoming Republican Party's primary election created a strong desire for conservative Democratic voter's to participate. ... Heard's account of the "miracle" of the Killer Bees shows obvious favoritism of not only the Democratic Party but the moderate to liberal side of it. ...

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The reason for converging thoughts on bill 602, the one concerning a separate-day primary, was its effect on the democratic elections coming up. The anticipation of a close race between Ronald Reagan and John Connelly in upcoming Republican Party's primary election created a strong desire for conservative Democratic voter's to participate. ... Heard's account of the "miracle" of the Killer Bees shows obvious favoritism of not only the Democratic Party but the moderate to liberal side of it. ...

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This proved fatal for the party, as overthrowing Democracy was too extreme an agenda for everyday working Americans (Roark, 802). ... When his plan was rejected by major political parties, he merged forces with the National Union for Social Justice (Roark, 803). Another Democratic critic was governor Huey Long, who targeted inheritances and preached "poor over rich, country people over city folk, and humble over elites" (Roark, 803). ... Republicans contended that the New Deal was an anti-Democratic program that touted radical ideas, undermining Democracy and their long-held America...

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"The Struggle for Social Justice" was the basis of the platform that Theodore Roosevelt and his Progressive Party ran on in the 1912 presidential campaign. ... The problem was that Roosevelt was no longer the "conservative" man that wanted to appease everyone in his party. ... The night before the convention, Roosevelt rallied his supporters and marched out of the convention to create the Progressive Party. Roosevelt's "New Nationalism," which he had been preaching ever since his return from Africa, became the platform for his new party. ... Thus, he split the Republican vote and gave...

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The political players involved in this process was Majority Leader Eric Cantor, Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy, Senator Patrick Leahy, House Budget Chairman Paul Ryan, House GOP Conference Chairwoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers, speaker John Boehner and President Barrack Obama.3 The political parties involved in this process were Democrat and Republicans, where it was favored among most Democrats in the House and opposed by a majority of the Republicans. ... Even though the Republicans were opposed the policy, Boehner declined to bring legislation to the floor and passed the legislation, without th...

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Bush also used this as a way to try to maintain his conservative beliefs which is a must have to be the Republican Party candidate, without falling to the usually image of a conservative as harsh and emotionless. ... First looking at his uncial image making attempts his ability to project himself as the frontrunner has helped him withstand a strong challenge from party rival John McCain. ... Labor Unions have for a long time supported the Democratic Party, yet in recent years the White House has not exactly been bending over backwards for them. ... This type of manipulation would be placed in ...

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There are three main components to be considered an interest group: non-party, organization, and political activity. Non-party means there is no formal affiliation with a political party, however most groups do have direct interest in a particular party and their candidates. ... These committees get experts to give credibility and acceptance to policies, operating under a democratic committee process, and with such a widespread membership, the Chamber is able to keep its grassroots views of the entire business community as whole giving it a massive sphere of influence speaking on behalf of t...

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In 1848 Charles Sumner joined the Whig party to help form the Free Soil Party . ... Charles Sumner was also uncertain about his role in the Republican party. During the 1860 election, Charles Sumner was concerned with the Republican party remaining true to its principles. ... In 1874 Sumner was almost the only surviving original Republican leader who could still command and influence within his party. ... He later was aware that he was running against the Democratic candidate of Josiah G. ...

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As more and more contributors give huge donations to parties or members' committees, politicians become increasingly helpful to their donors. ... In 1996, four days before India granted approval for Enron's project, the Enron contributed $100,000 to the Democratic Party. ... On April 15, 1922 the Senate requested that the Secretary of the Navy and the Secretary of the Interior inform the Senate whether negotiations were in fact pending to lease naval oil reserves and if so, the parties involved, the terms and conditions of any such proposed agreements and whether opportunity will be ...

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Across the United States of America, there are many opinions about the government. One opinion that seems absurd to one person can be brilliant to another person. Opinions vary from person to person. Some people may not express their opinions to the public while others do not care what others thi...

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The Reconstruction era that followed the American Civil War was a time of great challenge for everybody involved. Having defeated the South, suppressing the revolt and keeping the Union intact, the North gained control of the Confederation. However the states were pardoned upon completion of the "...

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