Republicans are pro-wealthy businesses and don't care about the middle or lower class= Wall Street. Example: Rick Snyder- voted in as Governor of Michigan, former CEO of Gateway Computers, current head of an investment company. Wall Street.
Democrats are pro-union, pro-middle and lower class= Main Street. Example: John Dingell- pro health care reform, pro-working class, would do anything in his power to help a constituent who asked him for assistance.
When the branches are split, nothing gets done. A progressive President who wants to make changes can't make them without the support of Congress. A progressive Congress who wants to make changes can't do so without the support of the President. Example: Health Care Reform would not pass without a Democratic House, Senate and President.
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