Democrats vs. Republicans Taxes Increase taxes on the wealthy to pay for public programs Cutting taxes of everyone helps the economy Military Increase military spending, don’t be constrained by other nations cut military spending, act in concert with other nations Death Penalty opposed to the death penalty, believes it is not a deterrent in favor of the death penalty, the death penalty is necessary and effective Gun Control In favor of gun control believing it is needed for protection opposed to gun control and believes it is a right in the constitution Minimum Wage In favor of increasing a minimum wage to help workers opposed to increasing a minimum wage because they believe it will hurt business Healthcare private health care is preferable to government mandates government should require universal access to healthcare