Some people argue that there are no significant differences between the two major parties. Backing up your perspective with appropriate sources, what are the major differences and similarities in the views of the Democratic and Republican parties (e.g., this review of party platforms, 1856-2016 www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/politics/2016-election/conventions/party-platform-evolution/)? What are the primary areas of difference between contemporary Democrats and Republicans? (i.e. gun control, abortion, taxes, regulation, LGBT rights, etc?) How are the two parties similar? What are the consequences of these patterns for voters and election outcomes? For policy outcomes?
Required sources for the PPT project; diplomacy 1939-1986. WWI and Cold War. The total Diplomacy of world domination (1939-1945) & The Diplomacy
Required sources for the PPT project; diplomacy 1939-1986. WWI and Cold War. The total Diplomacy of world domination (1939-1945) & The Diplomacy of the cold world (1945-1968 Reading Kissinger 84-86 & 269-308; Hamilton, 183-195 & Chap.6; Craig & George, 200-203 & Chaps. 4-5 Please add speaker notes with good deatil