Political+Parties

= Political Party Affiliation: Which party is best when a high school student decides to register to vote and why is it better than the other options? =

Side A: **Democratic party**
(a) Source 1: http://www.democrats.org/agenda.html (b) Summary/Quote: The Democrats agenda includes honest government and leadership, real security, energy independance, economic prosperity and educational exellence, a healthcare system that works for everyone, and retirement security. (c) Commentary: This link provides a good look at the Democrats agenda and provides more links to articles on how they plan to accomplish them.

(a) Source 2: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/06/17/AR2006061700349_pf.html (b) Summary/Quote: In this article Democratic leader Pelosi explains what and how they plan to carry out their agenda. (c) Commentary:This is a good article that shows another good angle of what the Democrats agenda is and has Democrat leader Pelosi explain how they plan to carry it out.

(a) Source 3: http://www.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUSN1322551420070414 (b) Summary/Quote: Democrats promise to keep middle class families from paying tax's origionally intended for the very wealthy (c) Commentary: This is a good article that explains how the Democrats see the middle class as top priority when it comes to tax's.

(a) Source 4: http://news.brisbanetimes.com.au/us-democrats-push-for-2008-iraq-exit/20070426-9l4.html (b) Summary'Quote: "The US House of Representatives has approved a bill providing new Iraq war funds while setting a timeline for the withdrawal of all US combat troops from Iraq by March 31 next year." "Democrats want to use the rest of the $US124 billion for domestic programs, ranging from more health care for poor children and veterans to helping farmers recoup weather-related losses." (c) Commentary: This article shows how the Democrats plan on passing a bill that gives a exit strategy to the President and provides a emegency spending bill. It also explains the alternatives they have to the bill like for domestic programs and healthcare for kids. and vetrans.

(a) Source 5: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120605677309552993.html?mod=opinion_main_commentaries (b) Summary/ Quote: " It appears that in Ms. Pelosi's warped world, the monetary needs of the Democratic Party's most generous financial benefactors take precedence over the nation's security. How else could one rationally explain her opposition? Sens. Clinton and Obama, both of whom opposed the bipartisan Senate reauthorization bill, have joined in her approach." (c) Commentarty: This opinion piece brings up a interesting points on how how the Democrats are weak on security and how they ignore the progress in Iraq.

(a) Source 6: http://www.capitolhillblue.com/cont/node/3032 (b)Summary/Quote: "It makes no sense to tell the enemy when you plan to start withdrawing," he said. "All the terrorists would have to do is mark their calendars and gather their strength and begin plotting how to overthrow the government and take control." (c) Commentary: In this article it explains how the Democrats are careless about their planning it withdrwaing U.S. troops.

Side B: Republican Party
(a) Source 1: [|Republican Issues] (b) Summary/Quote: **Hillary Clinton:** > (c) Commentary: This link gives you the capablitity to look at every political figure and their stance on the issues.
 * Taxpayers pay for drug R&D, not drug companies. (Jan 2008)
 * My health care program will cover everyone. (Jan 2008)

(a) Source 2: [|Republican National Commitee] (b) Summary/Quote: Media, Non-Partisan Groups, And Even Obama Himself Set Record Straight On His Distorted "100 Year" Attack (c) Commentary:This is the offical site of the Republicans. It shows all issues, flaws with other parties, and reasons why this party is a good choice.

(a) Source 3: [|Republican Voices] (b) Summary/Quote: We no longer call wars "wars" unless we are referring to something general in nature like "terror." In the media wars are euphemistically called "conflicts", "insurgencies", and "military actions." But all war is the same. There is an enemy and that enemy must be killed before it kills us. (c) Commentary: This is a blog for all registered Republicans. It's a place where they come and disscuss issues in the media, other polictical parties, and world news.

Side C: Independent Party
(All of my sources are from Issues & Controversies)

__Source 1:__ "Update: Third-Party Politics." Issues & Controversies On File 26 Mar. 2004. Issues & Controversies. Facts On File News Services. 28 Mar. 2008 <[|http://www.2facts.com>.] > > (1a) Summary/Quote: “…third parties in the U.S. have historically had little chance of having a significant impact.” “Rather than fielding third-party candidates, critics say, those who feel that their interests are not represented by the major parties should work with one of those parties to ensure that their concerns are met.” > > (1b) Commentary: Read “Critics Question Effectiveness” link. It tells that although separate third parties can run they should be groups inside the Democratic and Republican parties to make their problems known and this has been effective throughout the decades. > > (2a) Summary/Quote: “Supporters of third parties contend that they offer more choices to voters who may feel that their views are inadequately represented by the Democrats and the Republicans. The large variety of interests and opinions in the U.S. makes third parties a useful addition to politics, they argue.” > > (2b) Commentary: This is in “Supporters Stress Need for Third Parties” link. Skim this section when you need support for the third party and why it is effective. > >

__Source 2:__ "Major Third-Party and Independent Candidates in U.S. History (sidebar)." Issues & Controversies On File 11 Oct. 1996. Issues & Controversies. Facts On File News Services. 28 Mar. 2008 <[|http://www.2facts.com>.] > > (1a) Summary/Quote: This site is about important people as independents and their impact on the race they ran for. > (1b) Commentary: Use this as examples of people. > > __Source 3:__ "Some Third Parties in the U.S. (sidebar)." Issues & Controversies On File 26 Mar. 2004. Issues & Controversies. Facts On File News Services. 28 Mar. 2008 <[|http://www.2facts.com]>. > > (1a) Summary/Quote: This has some of the biggest parties that make up the Independent Party. > > (1b) Commentary: This could be useful when you need to give examples of what they believe in and what it’s about.