How To Change The Republican Party

For over 200 years people have argued about whether or not political parties are helpful, or even healthy. In 1879 during his farewell address the first president of the united states of American George Washington warned that….” The common and continual mischiefs of the spirit of party are sufficient to make it the interest and duty of a wise people to discourage and restrain it”. Even with all the controversy that surrounds, the American two-party- system hasn’t faulted, from challenges of third parties to changes in our society, it has again and again proven itself as a strong system. One good thing about the two-party- system is that each political party helps voters make sense of our country’s political scene, by working to get voters more involved by using specific platforms that are important to that certain party’s constitutes. So that voters can fully evaluate each candidate and choose the one they feel is best to be an advocate for the platforms that closely relate to their specific beliefs. On the bad side the two-party-system is just that, only allowing voters two parties to choose from, the Democratic Party and the Republican Party, each with its own specific platforms, and its views on current issues. This limits choices of the voters by only allowing them to see the world in two colors, red for republican and blue for democrats, thus leaving out all the others on a color spectrum. At times it can be difficult to choose between the different parties,

Generally speaking, anyone who lives in the United States of America knows that there are two main political parties—the Republicans and the Democrats. Having two main parties has its advantages and, of course, its disadvantages. For example, in By the People James E. Monroe and Rogan Kersh (301) point out having this type of system creates “predictability and stability.” However, they also declare (301) it can “lead to a gridlock.” This is not a new concept either as there has been a divide since the beginning of both parties. The two parties more often than not disagree on various issues, while rarely agreeing on what is best for the country.

Democrats seem to be the party that is trying to solve the immigration issue here in the US. They have advocated hard for the passing of the DREAM Act, a legislation that I believe needs to and must be passed. I advocate it on the basis that the US economy really needs this; the potential the DREAM Act has in not just alleviating the immigration problem but also in helping revive an ailing economy. We need to finally reap the economic benefits of these undocumented immigrants that are in this country and likely here to stay. It is until I realized what the DREAM Act can do to the economy, is when I really began to see it as something that must happen fast.

Still, the party´s statements are accusing millions of people of having committed the most serious, inhumane crimes, when in reality, the one crime they have committed, and the one they are really blaming them for, is being immigrants, which is not a crime. The Republican Party has taken away from itself the chance to see beyond its own prejudices and to look at the bigger picture. It fails to understand that what drives Mexicans and Latinos to migrate to the United Stated is not their thirst for crime and their desire to ruin the country´s economy, but the enormous whish they have of being able to grow and to fulfil their life dreams.. “Although there are exceptions, it is widely recognized that most immigrants, Mexicans in particular, selectively migrate to the United States based on characteristics that predispose them to low crime, such as motivation to work and ambition.” (Sampson). Sampson points out a logical argument. Immigration requires effort. Immigrants arrive to America with a clear purpose in

There has been lots of controversy on the issues concerning a solution to America’s broken immigration system. Democratic and republican parties can’t seem to agree with one another, leaving reform at a stand-still. Democrats are focused on giving illegal immigrants a path to citizenship while Republicans are focused on border security. The fact is both of these approaches should work in unison with each other to provide the most efficient route in fixing immigration.

Even though Democrats are attempting to help undocumented immigrants by negotiating an immigration deal with President Trump, many undocumented immigrants are not open to compromise, making it difficult for Democrats to make any progress in regards to immigration laws. At the same time, Democrats have to be mindful of working class voters in the midwest who generally hold an unfavorable view against illegal immigration and support the construction of an United States - Latin American border wall. While this article does not mention any specific powers vested in the United States government, it shows a real life example of how political ideology affects the political opinions held by different groups.

I chose the Democratic National Committee, or DNC, as the political party organization that I want to study. I selected the Democratic National Committee because it sets the core values of the Democratic Party and Democrats in the United States. Political parties, such as the Democratic Party, are a vital way of representing concerns of the public as well as an outlet for voters to express their values and competencies (Stonecash, p. 83 & 84). Therefore, the Democratic National Committee is responsible for creating an agenda and selecting candidates that will uphold the party’s policies. Although committees are important at both the state and local level, the national level is where noteworthy and lasting changes are made for the

However, the Republican Party is not as supported of illegal immigrants like the Democratic Party. According to the Republican Party “the interests of American workers must be protected over the claims of foreign nationals seeking the same jobs” (25). This statement ensures that Republicans do not consider foreigners’ problems a priority. They view foreigners as people who steal their jobs and disrupt the nation’s economy. In addition, The Republican party affirms “illegal immigration endangers everyone, exploits the taxpayers, and insults all who aspire to enter America legally” (25). Republicans view illegal aliens as unacceptable and need to be deported. They are concern for their safety and see them as a threat to the nation. Many republicans

The New American platform has mostly liberal views on domestic, economic and foreign policies. Therefore, it is forecasted to be most like Democratic parties versus the Republican parties. However, after we review and evaluate the three policies side by side, the final verdict will be made to which party is indeed more similar to the New American party.

Texas Democratic Party platform and my platform of immigration is same idea that We value those who come from different countries and cultures. Immigrants have added to the prosperity and resilience of this great country and we believe in fostering better bilateral relationships with all nations (Texas Democratic. ).

Since the topic of immigration has become of broad and current interest, so have the different policies Democrats and Republicans tend to favor in regards to this issue. Switching from an eight year democratic, and mostly liberal influence, 2016 rang in the era for the Republicans, a mostly conservative direction. When it comes to the issue of immigration, the division between voters and non voters is not as clear as the division between party lines, which leads to immigration policy continually changing according to which party is in power. Consequently, immigration policy is dependant on what party is in power and/or office. Voter and non-voter demographics vary and are constantly changing as more Millennials and Generation Z reach the voting age. In the recent general election, republican

According to David Lauter, writer of “Democrats move left on immigration, GOP to the right”, a new poll indicates a change in American views on immigration. The shift can be seen on the issue of birthright citizenship, or the citizenship to children born to illegal immigrants. Democrats are beginning to support this right with less than 25% backing to end birthright citizenship, as opposed to 33% in 2006 (Lauter 6). Democrats are arguing this citizenship is guaranteed by the 14th Amendment. Republicans, such as presidential candidate Donald Trump, are steadily moving towards opposition, claiming that changes could be made without amending the Constitution. Despite the intense debate, about 4 out of 10 Republicans still believe some illegal

The Democratic party support illegal alien’s ability and rights to become citizens and giving them more securities under the law. They wish to restructure the immigration laws because they believe the United States was based on immigrants. The Democratic party stated that “today’s immigration laws do not reflect our values or serve our security, undocumented immigrants in our borders who clear a background check who work hard and pay taxes should have a way to earn full participation in America”.

The Democratic party believes and supports immigration, while looking to rebuild the broken immigration system in America today.

An interactive system of democratic-republican constitutionalism that preserves our freedoms and promotes our moral and material progress is what is needed in our political party platform. The ideal party combines the policies of all the four pre-existing political party, from sweeping financial reform that provides economic security for families, a broader strategic rebalancing of American foreign policy and the investment of clean air technologies. These policies allow a more efficient running government that would appeal to the people and allow a more prosperous future.