Democratic Party
The political system of the United States is comprised of two primary parties that compete for power and for political positions of influence. These parties are the Democratic Party and the Republican Party. Throughout history the Democratic Party has been one of the most long lived and successful political parties. Today, the Democrat party continues to grow in popularity, and has overtaken the Republican Party for the most registered voters, with 72 million democratic voters registered in 2004. The Democratic Party was founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1792 as a means to fight for the Bill of Rights and thwart the Federalist Party. It is based on the fundamental belief that someone’s economic status or social background should not automatically grant them a position of rule. A government should be based on characteristics that everyone possesses, such as compassion and intelligence. The Democrat Party has promoted progressive politics throughout history.
The Democratic Party usually has a more liberal view on the issues at hand then the Republican Party does. Today the Democrat Party tries to protect the United States from internal and external threats and well as provide every American with opportunities that will allow them to succeed and prosper. The Democratic Party usually has a political agenda that emphasizes civil rights and equal opportunity for all individuals. They seek to reform the health care system so that all American’s have access to decent and affordable health care. They also support gay and lesbian rights, though the question of gay marriage often varies between individuals. Democratic President Barack Obama has stated his opposition to the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” act, which prohibits gay, lesbian or bisexual individuals from enlisting in the army. He has also confirmed his intentions to abolish the policy. The Democrat Party believes that there should be no federal ban on same sex marriage. They are also extremely opposed to any form of racial or religious profiling. All individuals are equal under the law and police and law enforcement authorities should not tolerate discrimination of any individual. Today, the Democratic Party has put a strong emphasis on environmental protection and believes that climate change should be made a national priority. The United States needs to invest in alternative energy sources, otherwise we will always be dependent on other nations for access to oil. The Democrat Party wants to get rid of public debt by 2012 and in the next four years they want to cut the national debt in half.
Today the Democrat Party has control over the Congress, as well as has a democratic president in office. After running against Senator John McCain in the 2008 presidential election, Senator Barack Obama was elected the first African American president in the history of the United States. The Democrat Party and the beliefs and views of democrat continue to gain popularity in the United State. Hundreds of celebrities and famous individuals show their support for the Democratic Party. Some of these celebrities include Brad Pitt, Cameron Diaz, Demi Moore, Ellen DeGeneres, George Clooney and Harrison Ford, just to name a few.
