CIH - Democrats vs Republicans

Democrats - Rule of Gov

Actively helps citizens and expands inclusion

Republicans - rule of gov

Limited Gov. in most areas, focus on security and traditional values

Democrats - taxes

Same or lower taxes on middle class, so they buy more and stimulate economy

Republicans - taxes

Lower income taxes, especially on the wealthy and big corporations, higher tariffs

Democrats - key issues

Environmental protection, pathway to citizenship for immigrants, abortion rights

Republicans - key issues

Economic growth, restrictive border policy, harsher criminal sentencing

Democrats - Israel foreign policy

Supports existence of Israeli State, critical of policies

Republicans - Israel foreign policy

Quick end to war in Israel

Democrats - NATO foreign policy

A source of strength that must be honored and upheld

Republicans - NATO foreign policy

Critical of allies spending on military and wants them to do more

Connecticut - state level differences

Mail in ballots and early voting, min wage $16.35, state income tax, abortion access, additional gun laws, and no capitol punishment (death penalty)

Texas - state level differences

In person voting day of only, min wage $7.25, no state income tax, abortion restricted, no state gun laws, death penalty in affect

Democrats - Likely profile

Urban, female, young people, minority demographic

Republican - likely profile

Rural, male, older people, white demographic