Katie Said:

If Obama was Republican and McCain a Democrat, would your vote change? or the same?

We Answered:

Party is a privilege not a law so I vote for who I think would help us most I am/was a die hard Dem but will switch this yr and go with McCain

Carol Said:

Is it a race between a democrat and republican or Obama and Hillary?

We Answered:

The race is over the republicans won

Miriam Said:

If Bush is a Republican, Obama is a Democrat, what is Geitner?

We Answered:

a douche bag?

Joe Said:

Has any other president, Democrat or Republican, besides Obama lashed out @ the media like he is doing to Fox?

We Answered:

I agree w/ Nixon. But then does that put Obama in the same camp as Watergate?
Chuckles.
Maybe there will be a break-in to hte Fox Headquarters.

Rita Said:

What if Obama was a republican and McCain was a democrat?

We Answered:

Umm.. then I would vote for whomever strengthens the government and serves the people by bringing us back to prosperity. If McCain advocated that, then I would have voted for him.

Alexander Said:

What is the difference between a democrat and a republican?

We Answered:

The Republicans and the Democrats are the two major political parties in the USA. Most politicians belong to one or the other party.

The two parties are much more similar than they are different. The differences include: Democrats favor big government and government solutions to most problems; Republicans favor a smaller, less intrusive government. Democrats tend to favor higher taxes and a very progressive tax system; Republicans tend to favor lower taxes and a somewhat flatter system. Democrats tend to hold that founding documents such as the Constitution should be re-interpreted by more modern standards; Republicans tend to hold that the Constitution should be read more literally. Republicans are more likely than Democrats to hold that people are responsible for their own actions and their own success; Democrats are more likely than Republicans to say that society has a large effect on your actions and your success or failure. Democrats tend to favor a more socialist society; Republicans, a less socialist one. Democrats tend to be more socially liberal; Republicans, more conservative. Extremist Democrats want to control how you think; extremist Republicans, what you do.

Don't worry about the draft. The last time it was proposed (by a couple of Democrats) it was quickly shot down.

Disclaimer: I'm a conservative. I tried to make this as non-partisan as possible. I am also absolutely delighted that you are showing an interest in politics at your age. My advice to you is: keep it up, stay informed, decide what issues are important to you, determine which party's position is most in line with yours, and when you're old enough, vote that way.