Ideologies of Political Parties

• Valence Issues - ACTUAL IMPORTANT ISSUES

  • Concerns and policies viewed the same way by people with a variety of ideologies
• Wedge Issues - STUPID SHIT

  • Issues that strongly divide individuals
  • Ex. GAY RIGHTS
• Saliency

  • Issues of extreme importance to a particular group
• Libertarian - NOT LIBERAL AT ALL

  • Generally opposes gov. intervention
  • High regard for civil liberties
• Populist

  • Generally follows strict moral code and traditional values
• Republican Progressive

  • Criticizes traditional political establishments and fears too much power in one place