Who do members of a party often disagree with?
Other members within the party
Why is Trump not seen as a typical republican?
supports large infrastructure projects
Encouraged intervention in the economy to support jobs
Opposition to international treaties
Opposition to the use of military force
What do the liberal faction of the democrats push for?
Greater social justice
Welfare provision
Higher taxes
Trade unions
Oppose military action
What are the liberals associated with?
BLM and have a key role in opposing racism in institutions such as the police
What policy areas are the Moderates (democracts) willing to compromise with the republicans on?
Government intervention in economy
Tax cuts
Willing to accept limitations in social issues such as abortion, civil liberties, anti-terror laws
What are the conservatives in the democrats also known as?
the “blue dogs”
What do the blue dogs disagree with the Republicans on?
Trade
Tax
What type of democrat was Biden?
Moderate - suggests moderates are going to dominate
How did the progressive wing of the party play a key role in securing Biden victory?
Helped get groups of voters such as black Americans in the cities and young voters that tipped the scales in Biden favour- will want a say in administration in resturn
Who did Abigail Spanberger blame the loss of some democrat seats on?
The progressive demand to “defund” the police and other socialist policies which gave the opportunity for republicans to portray all democrats as radicals
What do social conservatives (republican) oppose?
Illegal immigration
Gay rights
Abortion
What are social conservatives interested in?
Social problems- not economic or foreign affairs yet still follow the party lines
Why do social conservatives dominate the Republican Party?
Have a large say in religious areas such as the Bible Belt
What do Fiscal conservatives advocate for (reps)
Smaller government
Less regulation
Free market economics
Abolition of inheritance tax
Who drives the agenda of the fiscal conservatives in congress?
The Republicans freedom caucus
Who are the fiscal conservatives to key to ensuring the vote of?
Business owners
Wealthy
republicans in suburbs
Self employed
What stance for Moderates (republican) take?
Less socially conservative and in some cases socially liberal (Eg no child left behind under Bush)
Support conservative economic policy
What are moderates often called ?
RHINOs (republican in name only)
why are moderate republicans important ?
To secure the vote of more socially liberal areas such as California
Which caucus represents the rep moderates ?
Main Street partnership
What are the rep moderates likely to do with the democrats?
Compromise
What stances do “Trumpistas” advocate for?
Anti government
Anti masks
Anti elections
Anti Media
Socially Conservative- abortion, gay rights , gun laws
Anti international co-operation
What is the role of national committees?
Raise money
Co-ordinate electoral strategy
Organise the national party convention
What are states becoming?
More top down
What has allowed for parties to become “top down”
New campaign finance laws
Media
Opinion polls
Mail/social media