What is the percentage of Democrats vs. Republicans in the United States?
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Oddly enough this is NOT an easy thing to find.  I found it at only a few sites.  Eash contradicting the others.  Once I found an unbiased source, it breaks down like this..... \n\nRep-31%\nDem-29%\nIndependent  40%\n\nAs Voted on Nov 7th\n\nDemocrat 53%\nRepublican 44%\nInd 3%
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In the Senate, the vote was 68% for the bill by Democrats and 82% for the bill by Republicans.\n\nIn the original House version, it was 61% Democrats, 80% Republicans.\n\nIn the modified Senate version, the House was 63% Democrats, and 80% Republicans.\n\nThe full tally is in the Wiki entry.
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As the approval ratings drop, we’ll finally see the percentage of Americans this administration caters to.  I’m guessing 25-30%.\n\nYes, this is wonderful news for Democrats running in November, which in turn will be great for the American public. Along with history, these ratings will guarantee a change in political leadership come 2008.\n\nHappy days are on the way!
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Democrat\nBig 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.\n\nRepublican\n\nLower 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.\n\nBelieve 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.
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Just an observation, over a couple of decades. Exit polling seems to skew to the left, partly because democrats seem to want to answer questions about their vote, more than do republicans. As for pre-election polling, the keys there are "sample" and "style" of the question. Both can have a remarkable influence on the results. More generically, I believe pre-election polling skews democrat, because more democrats identify themselves as "independent", and thus, when that portion of the sample is counted, it generally skews the result to the left. You'll note (realclearpolitics.com) that the polls tend to drift back to the middle, as the election nears.
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ALLOT...MOSTLY DEMOCRATES
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Democrats believe that  we need big government to solve problems. Republicans believe people can solve problems if government will leave them alone and stop taxing them so much. Dem's are likely to believe unions are a good thing, Republicans are likely to believe that small businessmen are the backbone of our nation. Dem's want someone to take care of them. Rep want the chance to do for themselves. I hope this answer will help you to see the difference.
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There are very few differences between the Dems and Reps, just a couple of policy issues. But basically they are the small percentage of the rich and powerful who will do anything to keep it that way. They are working together more then the public likes the believe and they want it that way, it keeps us divided rather then seeing the truth; that they are one party working for one goal.
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No one party "controls" the U.S. Senate. There are more Republicans sitting in the U.S. Senate right now than Democrats. But each of those Republicans are free agents and capable of voting against the wishes of their party leaders. Also, just because there are fewer Democrats in the Senate right now than Republicans, that doesn't mean that they have no influence over what the Senate produces.
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oh wow!  There are 2 major parties in the United States. Democrats and Republicans. Some democrats, well usually most, no offence, can be liberals. Sometimes, they are liberals. Republicans are representated by an elephant. Go to the national republican or national democrat websites to learn about their history and facts. It is pretty interesting.
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In truth, there is not much difference. Democrats tend to be more liberal and Republicans more conservative, but there are exceptions on both parties. &#92;\n\nNow, do your own homework and write the rest!!!
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I don't know about registration, but they vote about 92% Democrat, which is why both parties ignore them.
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Approximately 3% of the US population.
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Yes\n\nLiberals represent a 1.4% minority according tho the Census bureau\n\nRecent polls show a majority of Americans want some change to the Stay the Path model that we have been living with.\n\nGo big Red Go
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The US is still very bi-partisan, democrats & republicans. Others are starting to emerge, but are still mainly grassroots.
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most of america (80% lol) and the 5% of all other countrys :P
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I think the majority of the U.S. at the moment is republican. For '08 I can't see a democrat winning. If another disliked republican administration takes over than by '12 no doubt dems will hold the white house. Republicans will probably hold house + senate in '08 as well.