Illinois is a mid-western state that is a combination of Republican and Democratic voters. Political pundits will sometimes call this a "purple" state. This is because no party is the dominate party. The state is both red and blue. There is fascinating political developments with conservative candidates Illinois 2014 campaigns particularly.
Urban populations with their higher numbers of African Americans and other minorities vote for Democrats. Rural areas vote more Republican. There are deeply rooted cultural and social explanations for this. Minority populations need more of the type of social service programs that Republicans despise. Cities generally require more government spending for infrastructure.
The key message from the Republicans is government spends too much money and burdens business with too many unnecessary regulations. According to this view, high unemployment and a stagnant economy are the results of a government that is too big. The most effective way to get the economy moving is get government out of the way.
Election after election voters hear about the same core right wing issues: excessive government spending, the abuses of labor unions, the murder of unborn children through abortion, and massive voter fraud. This explains why in states controlled by both Republican governors and legislatures laws have been passed that restrict abortion, weaken labor unions, limit early voting, and put strict voter ID laws in place. Some states now require drug testing before someone can collect welfare or unemployment.
A major issue is the growth of government spending and government debt. This economic theory states that economic growth is inhibited by excessive government spending. The theory calls for austerity measures that reduce the size and scope of government. This is the only way to invigorate the economy according to this viewpoint. It completely contradicts Keynesian economics which calls for increase government spending to "prime the pump".
The crucial factor that decides an election is getting a party's base to the polls. Voter ID laws are more likely to effect Democrat voters. This is why Republicans are fervently pushing these types of voter suppression laws. Some believe that these laws will suppress the vote.
The elections being held in November 2014 are a mid-term election. Usually, the president's party does not do well in mid-term elections. However, there have been exceptions to this historical trend. The rise of the Tea Party has moved the Republican Party far to the right. There are issues that in the past Democrats and Republicans would have found compromise on. Examples are immigration reform and global climate change. Many voters do not like gridlock.
All politicians face difficult contests. The key to victory will be rallying the base voters to go and vote. Voter turnout is the single key element in winning elections. The party that is better at motivating its base voters will be the party that wins in November.
Urban populations with their higher numbers of African Americans and other minorities vote for Democrats. Rural areas vote more Republican. There are deeply rooted cultural and social explanations for this. Minority populations need more of the type of social service programs that Republicans despise. Cities generally require more government spending for infrastructure.
The key message from the Republicans is government spends too much money and burdens business with too many unnecessary regulations. According to this view, high unemployment and a stagnant economy are the results of a government that is too big. The most effective way to get the economy moving is get government out of the way.
Election after election voters hear about the same core right wing issues: excessive government spending, the abuses of labor unions, the murder of unborn children through abortion, and massive voter fraud. This explains why in states controlled by both Republican governors and legislatures laws have been passed that restrict abortion, weaken labor unions, limit early voting, and put strict voter ID laws in place. Some states now require drug testing before someone can collect welfare or unemployment.
A major issue is the growth of government spending and government debt. This economic theory states that economic growth is inhibited by excessive government spending. The theory calls for austerity measures that reduce the size and scope of government. This is the only way to invigorate the economy according to this viewpoint. It completely contradicts Keynesian economics which calls for increase government spending to "prime the pump".
The crucial factor that decides an election is getting a party's base to the polls. Voter ID laws are more likely to effect Democrat voters. This is why Republicans are fervently pushing these types of voter suppression laws. Some believe that these laws will suppress the vote.
The elections being held in November 2014 are a mid-term election. Usually, the president's party does not do well in mid-term elections. However, there have been exceptions to this historical trend. The rise of the Tea Party has moved the Republican Party far to the right. There are issues that in the past Democrats and Republicans would have found compromise on. Examples are immigration reform and global climate change. Many voters do not like gridlock.
All politicians face difficult contests. The key to victory will be rallying the base voters to go and vote. Voter turnout is the single key element in winning elections. The party that is better at motivating its base voters will be the party that wins in November.