Democratic Party Info
Democratic Party Info
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Who are the democrats?
Who are the democrats?
History of Accomplishments:
- We believe in the law and respect the Constitution of the United States!
- We also respect and support the Bill of Rights!
- The following programs were enacted and signed into law: Social Security (1935, Roosevelt), Medicare, Medicaid (1965, Johnson) , the Affordable Care Act (2010, Obama).
- Unemployment Insurance, Disability Insurance.
- The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) gave Americans the 40 hour work week and minimum wage (1938, Roosevelt).
- Consumer protection, Lowering Drug Costs, Paying Student Debt.
- Democrats have prioritized investing in the middle class, supporting small businesses, and improving economic resilience after downturns. Of the 11 recessions in the modern era, 10 have begun under Republican presidents.
- Looking at the last seven presidents, job growth totaled over 50 million under Democratic presidents compared to only 17 million under Republican presidents.
- Business Investment Growth under Dems – 132% higher.
- Unemployment – 5% higher under Republican Presidents.
- Growth in Federal Spending – 221% faster under Republicans.
- Balance of Trade – Internationally – 15% worse under Republicans.
- Federal Budget Deficits – 9% higher – as a % of GDP under Republicans.
- We care about people and the climate.
- THAT’S WHO WE ARE!