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When did the platforms of the Democrats and Republicans shift?
In the 1800′s it was the Democrats who opposed freedom and equality for all, and the Republicans who championed the “little guy” and equality for all.
Today we see a sharp shift, where it is the Democrats who are seen as the champions of the “little guy” and the disenfranchised, and Republicans who are seen as dividers and overtly racist and intolerant.
I am not asking what you think about these parties, not whether you believe the statement above is accurate. The statement represents what the parties are known for, not what they actually are.
My question is about history. In the 1950-60′s it was largely the Democrats fighting for Civil Rights, but they opposed it in the 1800′s.
When and why did this shift happen?
I’m looking for understanding of fact, not political opinion, I want to make that clear.
The Democrats started to shift away from racism during FDR’s presidency. The first racist Southern Democrats jumped ship and became independents or Republicans starting in the late 1940s. However, the big shift didn’t really occur until after the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (remember, George wallace was a Democrat!). The South was Democratic mainly because Lincoln was a Republican, and they never really got over losing the Civil War.
Historically, though, Republicans were never seen as the party of the “Little Guy.” The modern Democratic Party traces its roots back to Andrew Jackson, who portrayed himself as the champion of the common man, as opposed to the Republicans who were seen to favor big business.
Interestingly, today both parties portray themselves as the champion of the little guy, and both accuse the other of being elitist! Also, I don’t think its fair to call either party racist today. They both support equal rights and oppose discrimination.
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