Divisions within the Democratic Party
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- Divisions within the Democratic party
- Progressive caucus
- Fiscally influenced by the New Deal and believe taxation should fund social welfare
- Liberal social policy: civil rights, same-sex marriage
- Mostly represent New England and West Coast states
- Key figures include Nancy Pelosi, Elizabeth Warren, AOC
- Criticised Clinton for signing the Defence of Marriage Act in 1996
- New Democrat Coalition
- Seen as a 'third way' between liberal and conservative extremes
- Fiscally moderate and socially liberal, with potential to comprimise
- Key figure: Bill Clinton
- Allowed homosexuals to join military in 1992
- Cut taxes for wealthiest but cut them for low-income households
- Believe the Democrats should be a 'catch-all' party to appeal to many voters
- Blue Dog Coalition
- Fiscally Conservative, low tax and low spend
- Socially moderate, often being 'liberal' and believing it is not the government's place to intervene on social issues such as LGBT marriage
- Example: John Barrow
- Opposed the Affordable Care Act
- Help limit bipartisanship by advocating finding common ground and moderation with Republicans
- Progressive caucus
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