Christian Democratic Union

Animated by a dedication to the moral teachings of Christianity, the Christian Democratic Union (or 'CDU') was inspired by a strict dedication to conservative social values. They argued that the widespread adoption of liberal ideas like loosened abortion restrictions, for example, have been a mistake, and would make the United States both morally inferior and weaken its international standing. When it came to the economy, the party had a big tent, mirroring similar parties in Europe that adhere to a philosophy of Christian democracy and liberal conservatism. However, by the end of the party's life, the economically left-wing faction of the CDU had almost completely died out. In 1997, the CDU merged with the Liberty Coalition to form the United Conservative Party.
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