The Republicans were in favor of greater government intervention in both economic and social issues. They were usually protectionists. In contrast, the Democrats had a strong base among Catholics, poorer farmers, and people who supported free trade as well as other free market policies. In addition, Democrats also favored small government and
The Republicans were in favor of greater government intervention in both economic and social issues. They were usually protectionists. In contrast, the Democrats had a strong base among Catholics, poorer farmers, and people who supported free trade as well as other free market policies. In addition, Democrats also favored small government and