How does the Reform Party compare to the Republicans and Democrats?
Generally speaking, the Republican Party claims to be fiscally conservative, socially conservative, and the party of small town America. They tend to be strong advocates of free trade and an aggressive foreign policy in the name of National Security. While they like to portray themselves as the party of small government and small town values, they have a history of favoring expanded Executive Power and being protective of the interests of the very wealthy and large multinational corporate interests. In Congress, the Republicans have a solid history of “bringing home the bacon” through earmarks to their districts. Generally speaking, the Democratic Party claims to be the champion of the underdog and the poor and are socially liberal. They are often considered to be the party of metropolitan America. They tend to be strong advocates of free trade and an aggressive foreign policy in the name of International Justice. They are strong advocates of social justice and equality, and believe th
