UNITED STATES ELECTIONS 2020

Liberal, left-leaning.

Conservative, right-leaning.

Minimum wages and progressive taxation, i.e., higher tax rates for higher income brackets. Born out of anti-federalist ideals but evolved over time to favor more government regulation.

Believe taxes shouldn't be increased for anyone (including the wealthy) and that wages should be set by the free market.

Based on community and social responsibility

Based on individual rights and justice

Decreased spending

Increased spending

Oppose (some Republicans disagree)

Support (some Democrats disagree)

Should not be legal (with some exceptions); oppose Roe v. Wade

Should remain legal; support Roe v. Wade

While support for the death penalty is strong among Democrats, opponents of the death penalty are a substantial fraction of the Democratic base.

A large majority of Republicans support the death penalty.

Tend to favor a "flat tax" (same tax rate regardless of income). Generally opposed to raising taxes.

Progressive (high income earners should be taxed at a higher rate). Generally not opposed to raising taxes to fund government.

Government regulations hinder free market capitalism and job growth.

Government regulations are needed to protect consumers.

Support universal healthcare; strong support of government involvement in healthcare, including Medicare and Medicaid. Generally support Obamacare.

Private companies can provide healthcare services more efficiently than government-run programs. Oppose Obamacare provisions like (1) requirement for individuals to buy health insurance or pay a fine, (2) required coverage of contraceptives.

There is greater overall support in the Democratic party for a moratorium on deporting - or offering a pathway to citizenship to - certain undocumented immigrants. e.g. those with no criminal record, who have lived in the U.S. for 5+ years.

Republicans are generally against amnesty for any undocumented immigrants. They also oppose President Obama's executive order that put a moratorium on deporting certain workers. Republicans also fund stronger enforcement actions at the border.