Two Major U.S. Political Parties
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To understand the philosophies and platforms of the two major U.S. political parties, go directly to the source. The Democrats and Republicans have gone to great lengths to establish a presence on the Web and give you their take on the issues, ideas, candidates, and social philosophies that make up the political universe. These sites have a multitude of links to in-depth information about their candidates, party platforms, and stand on the issues of the day. Some of the material is directed at various interest groups, focusing on their specific political and social concerns. Of course, both sites also take advantage of the opportunity to criticize the opposing party and to provide their own interpretation of facts and figures. Compare and contrast the sites to get a feel for the similarities and differences between the two dominant forces in U.S. politics. You can judge for yourself how effective they are in communicating their messages to the voters. Both sites also have a Spanish-language translation feature.
