Democrats vs Republicans
Most political arguments come back to one simple question. Here it is.
The Big Story
Democrats and Republicans disagree on one big question: how much of a role should government play in helping solve our country’s problems?
The political debates and headlines we see in taxes, healthcare, education, business, and tech come back to that question.
The Two Spins
From the Left
Government should create opportunities through healthcare, education, and other public services.
Public investment and support helps more people get access to those opportunities.
From the Right
People should have more control over the decisions that affect their lives.
Individuals, businesses, and local communities can solve public problems without federal involvement.
What This Means for Us
Democrats ask, “How can government help?”
Republicans ask, “How can people solve this themselves?”
Democrats believe more government involvement solves problems. Republicans believe people, businesses, and local communities know best.
The real debate is where the balance should be.
How They Make Money
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Takeaway
Politics is really a conversation about who should have more control over resources: the government, businesses, individuals, or some combination of all three.
The Number That Stuck With Me
535
More than 340 million Americans are affected by decisions made by just 535 members of Congress.
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