Collaborative problem solving is possible. Moreover, candidates with expertise in campaign management, communications, fundraising, policy analysis, and advocacy organizing are valuable.
Hear this out loudPauseThe party favors a mixed economy and generally supports a progressive tax system, higher minimum wages, Social Security, universal health care, public education, and subsidized housing.
Hear this out loudPauseThe Blue Dog Coalition represents conservative and moderate Democrats, the New Democrat Coalition represents moderate and liberal Democrats, and the Congressional Progressive Caucus represents progressive and liberal Democrats.
Hear this out loudPauseDemocratic platforms seek to promote social programs, labor unions, consumer protection, workplace safety regulation, equal opportunity, disability rights, racial equity, regulations against environmental pollution, and criminal justice reform.
Hear this out loudPauseSince Franklin D. Roosevelt and his New Deal coalition after 1932, the Democratic Party has promoted a social liberal platform, including Social Security and unemployment insurance.