The Democratic Party

The Democratic party takes an approach to politics that I believe benefits the people. Many Democratic beliefs are based on equality and regulation. I think this is a major strength for the party that attracts many working class citizens. Democrats typically "Support an increase taxes on the wealthy to pay for public programs".   Read more 
Another strength I believe the Democrats have over the Republicans, is their answer to the major national problem of health care. The Democrats have a solution that will provide affordable health care for many Americans in need: " President Obama fulfilled a promise that Democrats have pursued for nearly a century: making health care available to all Americans" Read More Here
One of the weaknesses I believe the Democratic party has is their tendency to raise taxes. Although the money raised from these taxes supports infrastructure, many citizens don't support tax raises. The Democrats have come up with a system for taxation that attempts to help lower class workers who struggle to pay high taxes; "Taxes should not be used to increase the gap between the very wealthy and the very poor in the United States. Giving tax breaks to the rich while unloading the weight onto the shoulders of the poor, is wrong." Read More