party factions

Question 1

What are the 3 liberal part factions?

Answer 1

liberals, members- the Kennedys
moderates/third way democrats-members- Clinton and Gore
Progressives- Franklin D Rooservelt

Question 2

What are the views of the liberal democrat faction?

Answer 2

centre left ideas leaning towards political philosophy of social liberalism, following D Roosevelt new deal, John Kennedy new frontier and Johnson great society.
Established popularity of liberalism in the nation.
Obama care-LGBTQ rights
immigration- “Dreamers”
environmental rules-Paris accords.

Question 3

What are the views of the moderate/third way democrats?

Answer 3

fiscally moderate to Conservative and socially moderate to liberal. Most likely to be located in swing states and swing seats.
Obamas original policies seen as a reaction to loss of seats in Reagans presidency, big government no longer popular.
Blue dog coalition- adopts neutral view on social issues
New democrat coalition- committed to pro-economic growth.