Democratic Party

The Democratic Party has the biggest of the big tents. In general, the party's philosophy of modern American liberalism seeks to blend cultural liberalism and social equality with support for a mixed capitalist economy - but there are exceptions. Blue Dog Democrats, for instance, who find nearly all their support in the South, lean in a more culturally conservative direction, and are often frustrated with members of the Progressive Caucus, who are steadfast in their support for civil rights. New Democrats, on the other hand, find their support squarely in the middle of these two often squabbling factions. At the end of the day, though, while they may have differences, they're all still Democrats - and they know it needs to stay that way if they're going to keep winning elections.
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