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Writer's pictureJudi Zapp

Democrat/Republican 2024 Platforms Comparison

1 in 3 Voters don’t vote. That's about 25 million people. By participating in local and national elections, you play a crucial role in shaping the community in which you live, ensuring that it reflects your values and priorities.


Why Voting Matters Nationally!

You might think that your vote doesn’t matter. What do you say to people that are uncomfortable voting for one of the two choices we have for presidents?


In a national election, usually we have a binary choice. We have A and B. To make no choice is to make a choice. If you say, I’m just not voting, you have surrendered any voice you have. In national elections, it’s not about personality, but about policy. One party supports abortion up to the ninth month, redefined marriage, and gender modification for children. Be informed enough to know what the platforms are and then stop the nonsense about personalities. - Pastor Allen Jackson, senior pastor of World Outreach Church

As of the 2024 election cycle, the Democratic and Republican parties have laid out distinct platforms that reflect their differing visions for the country. These platforms reflect the ongoing ideological divide between the two major parties in the United States, with Democrats generally advocating for more government intervention to address social issues, while Republicans emphasize limited government, individual responsibility, and traditional values. Below is an overview of key differences between the two parties. Helping to help you decide who to vote for based on policies. The Platforms serves as a compelling reminder to be vigilant, informed, and active, especially in these transformational times.


Democratic Platform

Republican Platform

Economy and Taxes

Economy and Taxes

Advocates for increasing taxes on the wealthiest individuals and corporations to fund social programs.

Focuses on lowering taxes for individuals and businesses to stimulate economic growth and promote free-market principles.

Supports raising the federal minimum wage.

Opposes increases in the federal minimum wage.

Promotes investment in green energy.

Supports deregulation and traditional energy sources.

Healthcare

Healthcare

Move towards universal healthcare (Medicare for All including migrants).

Favors a more market-based approach to healthcare.

Prioritizes protecting reproductive rights, including access to abortion up to the ninth month.

Opposes government-funded healthcare expansion and supports restrictions on abortion.

Climate Change and Environment

Climate Change and Environment

Treats climate change as an urgent crisis, advocating for aggressive policies to reduce carbon emissions and transition to renewable energy.

Emphasizes energy independence through the continued use of fossil fuels, alongside support for traditional energy sectors like coal and oil.

Social Issues

Social Issues

Strongly supports LGBTQ+ rights

Emphasizes religious freedom and opposes policies they believe infringe upon it, including certain LGBTQ+ protections.

Advocates for police reform, and policies to address systemic inequality.

Supports law enforcement, opposes calls to "defund the police," and advocates for strict law-and-order policies.

Emphasizes expanding access to the ballot box.

Supports voter ID laws.

Immigration

Immigration

Supports comprehensive immigration reform, including a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.

Opposes amnesty for undocumented immigrants.

Opposes the expansion of the border wall.

Opposes amnesty for undocumented immigrants.

Foreign Policy

Foreign Policy

Advocates for diplomacy and international cooperation on issues like climate change and global health.

Emphasizes "America First" policies, focusing on national sovereignty.

Education

Education

Supports increased federal funding for public schools, universal pre-K, and making community college tuition-free.

Advocates for school choice, including charter schools, vouchers, and homeschooling.

Emphasizes the importance of teaching comprehensive sex education.

Opposes the teaching of comprehensive sex education.

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