I just want to see how people view this issue. The working middle-class, of which I'm a member, are getting a smaller percentage of America's wealth than ever. We're becoming the working poor, as those of us who work now seem to make no more than those who don't. (and much less than those who don't and are born into wealth) Which party, Democratic or Republican, has the policies that will fix this inequity? (or allow it to be improved)
2007-09-21 01:59:02 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
Great points Realist and Ray.
We can pretty definitely say at one time it was the Democratic party, but is it now? Have policies been harmful to the middle class?
2007-09-21 02:48:35 · update #1
Democrat, at least it used to be.
2007-09-21 02:23:27 · answer #1 · answered by Ray H 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Neither party is good for the working class. The Libertarian party comes the closest for being good for the working class. The only real answer to this question is no party is good for America as a whole. Once a person joins a party they are then bound by the party doctrinee. Party doctrin is set up to be what is good for the party but not what is overall good for the nation. We need to start electing independent political leaders. Independent leaders tend to look at the overall big picture and make decisions to the best of their ability that is in the best interest of all instead of in the best interest of a few. People have been brainwashed now for so long that they think that democrat or republican are the only options they have when it comes to politics.
2007-09-21 02:29:02 · answer #2 · answered by Realist 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I do not believe either party is the "party of the working class". The Republicans are as corrupt and supportive of the big business interests as a party can be and the Democrats, while just as corrupt, tout that they are the party for the working poor. Give me a break! Both are sick and party politics should be banned and those that want to seek public office should be running on their own merits and not party symbolism. Why confuse the American voters with the facts?
2007-09-21 03:54:04 · answer #3 · answered by Mary W 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
With most politicians over the past 50 years, except maybe for Clinton, coming from backgrounds of wealth and privilege, there is a distinct disconnect with the majority of americans that they represent.
They will talk the talk that they identify with the common man, and they will put themselves in convenient photo ops that show they are there with us, but be sure that they are only there when it's election time and they need votes. They do not come from the same place as most, and they can not identify with most that they represent.
So there is no party that I'm aware of that is identified with the working class.
2007-09-21 03:06:41 · answer #4 · answered by Mikey 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In the 1920's the line between rich and poor was very fine...you were either rich or poor. The New Deal transformed this country like never before, and the Democrats deserve credit for that. It is that approach in a modern progressive manner that needs to be addressed to maintain the large and highly productive middle-class. The trickle-down economic model will not protect the middle-class in this new global economy. Republicans only offer this model. McKinley, Harding,Coolidge and Hoover have been dead for a long time and we need to have a vision for the future, not dead economic theories of the past. The middle-class always gets squeezed between the growth of the wealthy class and the poor. You don't need to look far to see it... it is here. Vote Hillary, because change is coming!!!
2007-09-21 02:26:20 · answer #5 · answered by Fern O 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
There isnt one.
Due to the high costs in campaigning all candidates are forced to turn to contributions from Big Business just to stay in politics. Business essentially gets to hand pick the candidates for all offices before the people get a say in anything. The politicians know who pays their way and who watches them more closely, is it any surprise that their loyalties lie on the side of business rather than the side of the people?
2007-09-21 03:30:13 · answer #6 · answered by Showtunes 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think that the Republican Party is better for the working class of America by far. From what I have experienced, they support the idea of individual growth, and success. Not only that - they are more likely to ensure that I keep what I earn in my pocket.
2007-09-21 03:54:25 · answer #7 · answered by vinsa1981 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Mainly democratic. the problem is that what is going on with this middle class society thing is what is going on is with the states now is that there will soon be no middle class. what people are litterly doing is forcing the middle to either go into the lower, or higher class range. i should know this for i am also middle class. But it is democratic i believe
2007-09-21 02:04:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
I don't agree with the idea of "fixing this inequity". That's called communism. If I work hard and succeed in life, the fruits of MY labor should not be enjoyed by someone who maybe didn't decide to work as hard as me.
2007-09-21 02:07:15 · answer #9 · answered by MauriceChavez 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I'm a member of the working class and I vote Republican.
2007-09-21 02:01:28 · answer #10 · answered by makrothumeo2 4 · 5⤊ 1⤋
I'm British, so don't really count, but it seems both American parties would rather support the rich (that can contribute loads to their campaigns) rather than the poor.
2007-09-21 02:01:58 · answer #11 · answered by claude 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋