Larger, more active government

Symbol is an Elephant

CONSERVATIVE beliefs

Prefers "Personal Freedom" over "Government Regulation"

Favors Gun CONTROL over Gun RIGHTS

Abortion stance: typically Pro-CHOICE

LEFT side of the spectrum

Prefers PRIVATE CHARITY over Social Welfare programs for those in poverty

Supports LOWER personal income taxes

Prefers a SMALLER, less-involved Government

2020 Presidential Candidate: Joe Biden

Symbol is the DONKEY

Support higher taxes on the wealthy

Prefer GOVERNMENT REGULATION to individual freedoms sometimes

Color is RED

RIGHT side of the spectrum

2020 Presidential Candidate: Donald Trump

Abortion stance: typically PRO-LIFE

LIBERAL beliefs

Prefer GUN RIGHTS over gun CONTROL

Prefer SOCIAL WELFARE PROGRAMS over private charity for those in poverty