Journal+20+-+Republicans+&+Democrats

Republicans are from the South. They tend to believe what they are told when they are younger, I guess, but that applies to everyone. They are fiscally conservative. They don't interfere much with the economy, and support free markets. They go against many social issues, such as gay marriage, abortion, etc. Democrats are very different in their views. They support more government programs and welfare systems. Economically, Democrats support the lower to middle class. They support gay marriage, abortion, and want more power to the federal government as opposed to the states.
 * What conclusions can you draw about Republicans and Democrats?**

Dave K. is a Harvard grad Republican. He supports fiscal policy, and most of the policies that most Republicans usually support. Although he doesn't support some traditional Republican values such as going against gun control and going against war. He attributes much of his political ideologies to his childhood in Texas, a traditionally Republican state.
 * Give a one paragraph summary for each.**

Pete W. is a Democrat that grew up in Nashville. He also is the typical Democrat and supports most of the typical Democratic values. However, he also supports fiscal conservative economic policies.

Although Dave is from Texas, the fact that he was a Republican surprised me, due to the fact that most educated people are more likely to be liberal and Democratic. I was also surprised that Dave wasn't a proponent of gun control and war, and that the fact that he acknowledges that the Republican party has to become more liberal.
 * Describe one thing about these interviews that surprised you.**

The fact that Peter supported fiscal conservatism didn't surprise me too much. I think it's a good point. No one wants to give up their tax dollars up to poorer people, although I believe that it is necessary to try to decrease the gap between the wealthy and the poor. But his rhetoric for Question #2 surprised me. It was really good and well written out, even using quotes from Mark Twain to understate his point.

Questions 1-3 answer this question easily.
 * How does each interviewee fit and Not fit into the typical party member?**

Dave K., the Republican, supports fiscal policy, and most of the policies that most Republicans usually support. And he goes against the usual social rights that most Republicans go against, such as nationalized health care, abortion, gay marriage, etc. But he doesn't fit because he doesn't support some traditional Republican values such as going against gun control and going against war.

Pete W. is a Democrat that grew up in Nashville. He also is the typical Democrat and supports most of the typical Democratic values, such as gay marriage, abortion, nationalized health care, gun control, climate change, and strong federal government. However, he goes against usual Democratic values in terms of economic policies.