Stacy Said:

who were the democratic vs republican presidential opponents from 1960-2004?

We Answered:

That is what computers are for.

Charlie Said:

Who Would You Vote for(Democratic vs Republican)Rock President?

We Answered:

HaHa! That's funny, but Id vote for Alice Cooper. A troubled man for a troubled time.

Mildred Said:

how did the democratic vs. republican started, and why did it started.?

We Answered:

The republican party formed in the 1850's with an anti slavery platform and was based primarily in northern states. After the southern states seceded it became the predominant political party in the US and would remain so until the 1930's except for the presidency of Woodrow Wilson.
The roots of the democratic party go all the way back to Thomas Jefferson but the modern democratic party is credited to Andrew Jackson. His stubborn demeanor is the origin of the mule as the symbol of the party

Arthur Said:

What are the highlights and ideals of Democratic VS Republican?

We Answered:

Democrat
Big brother. The average American needs the gov'ts help to obtain insurance, invest for retirement, determine what to teach our children, even what you should and shouldn't eat. They believe in income redistribution, ie taking money from successful people and giving it to those who haven't earned it. They are the party of choice for product liabilty attorneys. Disproportionately higher taxes for people who earn above the median. Taxation for those who have the gall to actually save money during their lives and die with that money still in their name. Yes that is double taxation. Restriction on private usage of land. They emphasize diplomacy and global agreement in foreign relations. They value the opinion of the U N and would have to be sorely provoked to act unilaterally against our enemies. They believe in a womans "right to choose" is sacrosanct. The right of the baby never enters the equation. They will appoint supreme court judges who will legislate from the bench in order to implement laws they know they could never pass.

Republican

Lower overall taxation with a more proportionate percentage to each tax bracket. Less restriction on big business with the idea that big business is what employs most of our middle class. Minimal social safety net programs. Republicans believe that the most effective social programs are administered by private organizations. In general they promote a stronger military as America's shield. The agreement of the world body is never scorned but it isn't needed if our national interests are sufficiently threatened. Most repubs feel abortion should be regulated in some fashion. They also feel that judges should determine if trials are held in accordance with the law and leave the making of those laws to legislatures who are elected by the voters.

Believe it or not, they are the same on most issues, the items I've hi-lighted are the major exceptions, not the rule. Neither Democrat or Republican is inherently a monster or wrong. They have polarized opinions on how our country should move forward. It's the beauty and the beast all wrapped up in our political process.

Gina Said:

What is the average level of education for democratic voters vs. republican voters? ?

We Answered:

Actually most voters that support Obama are consider to be better educated. As a matter fact this is one of the points that's has come out about Rural USA; the less educated general public is supporting McCain...to answer you question most of the people in my group that are voting for Obama are business owner, professionals with a Bachelor degree or higher, and most of us voted for Bush twice..

This race is over, Obama will win and Palin really put her foot in her mouth last night, by saying "what is a community organizers" asked the person that started the right the vote, the person that fought against slavery, the person that fought for proper public education funding or the fight to remove lead from public buildings...yuh, she stop being the victim and has open her "pit bulls ways" up for Biden to make her look like the high school player she is prepared to play

Kimberly Said:

(Democratic vs Republican) vs (Liberal vs Conservative)?

We Answered:

The first pair are parties.
The second pair are ideologies.

Party and ideology don't necessarily have to match.