Groups

Why are certain groups considered natural constituents of the democratic party. The answer depends on the group. Federal employees because democrats lean toward larger government and republicans preach small government and thus republicans represent a threat to jobs. Employees at National Public Radio and TV since the democrats are always for funding and republicans want to cut funding or eliminate it all together. Teachers as the republicans push for charted schools and oppose the control by the teachers union. Young people by their nature are liberal but tend to become less so when they see the deductions in their first paycheck. Minorities because democrats have been in the forefront of public assistance benefits. Union members as the companies are seen a siding with republicans. The political leanings of these groups can be influenced by economic conditions, public safety and national defense.