Thursday, June 21, 2007
Political Parties – Question 5
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There are many differences between Republicans and Democrats in SC. Republicans fit into one of four categories: “southerners who were conservative on racial and economic issues who were first attracted to the party in 1964, migrants who moved into the region and brought their Republicanism with them, native middle and upper middle class southerners who migrated from farms and small towns and a small group of reformers who were primarily interest in building a two party system,” (text, p. 356). When it comes to the Democratic Party, African Americans have become the major players since 1965. Over the years the number of people who identify themselves as Democrats has decreased. In 1984 the number of Democratic voters in primaries was 373,258 in comparison to the Republicans 48,494. However, by 2000 the number of Democrats was 194,796 in comparison to the Republicans 197,923. Race has played a part in the growth and decline of the two parties. Democrats have the most extensive support among African Americans but they have trouble with indifference in the party. Republicans are open to the participation of African Americans but they refuse to change their party’s beliefs to attract them. The growth of the Republican primary is due to the fact that large numbers of whites have switched parties. Recently, the involvement of Republicans in primaries has increased while Democratic involvement has decreased. When it comes to major issues in the state, Republicans have stronger views when it comes to some moral issues like prayer in schools. Democrats are major supporters of pro-choice, affirmative action, and Equal Rights for women. Republicans are also large supporters of stricter laws in regard to immigration.
-Sarah Luckey
There are many differences between democrats and republicans, but table 8 show to a great extent the political culture of South Carolina. The issue pertaining to the Bible being God’s word, 61 % of democrats agrees with 88% of republicans as well. A difference of only 27 percentage points I would conclude that dems and repubs actually in a larger aspect agree. Dems and Repubs in South Carolina differ because the repubs still hold true to conservative values that are acceptable for the time but give little room for dramatic change. Republicans have a greater percentage of voters in their party because they stand behind moral and social issues that are dear to South Carolinian’s.
DeQuawn Smith
DeQuawn is generally correct, but Sarah gives an excellent detailed answer -- I would recomment all of you read it! If you look at table 8, look at the "Differences" column and see what issues have the biggest differences!
Bob B
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