Comparison Between Modern Republicans And Modern Democrats

the comparison is often made between modern Republicans and 1950s democrats; news anchors, political figures, and many Americans often compare the views of 1950s democrats to the views of modern Republicans. Political views change drastically year by year and the views of political parties have been known to flip. The conclusion can be made that 1950s Democrats and modern Republicans do share some similarities in political views, but usually differ on the way a situation should be handled or funded. Democrats have always been supporters of government supported social programs since the early 1900s, even more so as the years go on

As the twentieth century progressed, Democrats increasingly supported social programs that sought to aid struggling

“Our national system of social security, conceived and developed by the Democratic Party, needs to be extended and improved.” (Democratic Party Platforms), this excerpt from the 1952 Democratic Party Platform. It states that Democrats believe that social security is an important issue that needs to be expanded on. Here is another quote from the 1952 Democratic Party Platform that shows Democratic support for social programs “The welfare of all economic and social groups in our society has been promoted by the sound, progressive and humane policies of the Democratic Party.” (Democratic Party Platforms). This is sound proof that 1950s Democrats support social programs, but modern Republicans also support these programs. The modern Republicans just want these programs to be funded through donation based and religious based organizations instead of using taxpayer

They believed that civil rights was one of the most important issues at the time. Senator Paul Douglas was one of these senators. He was described as the “Greatest of all the Senators” by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.(Wilkins). Many people of today believe that modern Republicans have no interest in civil rights, this is not true. Sources have stated that modern Republicans believe that civil rights are important, and even Republicans of the 1950s and 1960s were activist, for civil rights “Moderate and liberal Republicans, as well as moderate and liberal Democrats, supported the civil rights movement. Much to the same effect, conservative Democrats and conservative Republicans alike opposed the civil rights movement” (RepublicanViews.org). This quote demonstrates that it was not the party that decided one's view on civil rights, it was there personal beliefs. In this way modern Republicans are similar to 1950s democrats, both political parties advocate for civil rights. Although modern Republicans are more for civil rights now than ever there percentage of black voters has gone down “Today, while some ideals may be easy to twist, Republicans argue that the party’s platforms regarding any group of people are not founded in hate or on the basis of denying groups of people their civil rights.”