Proud to be a Democrat
Here are some reasons why Cumberland Countians are proud to be
Democrats:
- Democrats know that we all need to help each other in order for
us to live well.
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We seek to improve the lot of the underdog - the ones who need
a lift up.
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Democrats have concern for all of God's children.
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Sound. Smart. Honest. Fair.
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This is the party that cares for people.
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I always know I have voted for the right person.
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Proud not to be a Republican.
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Our party is for the people and government that serves the
people
and human rights.
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We are the 'grass roots' people, trying to do what is in the
best interest of all our people.
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Democrats stand for the working people.
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Democrats are more understanding of the need to balance the
budget and be sympathetic to the needs of the under-privileged.
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Opposition to the unfeeling and unjust Republican policies.
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We expect our leaders to fairly represent us without the
influence
of corporate or good old boy network. We hold our leaders to be
accountable for their decisions.
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Honesty. Support for education. Jobs.
Domestic Policies Put in Place When Democrats
In Charge
Our Democratic Heritage.
1917 - Free rural mail delivery; Federal Reserve System
1916, 1918, 1941 - Child Labor Laws
1920 - Voting Rights for Women
1933 - Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
1933 - Federal Credit Administration
1933 - TVA
1933 - Guarantee of Minimum Wage and Collective Bargaining
1933 - Employment Security Act
1934 - Federal Housing Authority
1935 - Soil Conservation
1935 - Social Security
1935 - Rural Electrification Association
1936 - Unemployment Insurance
1938 - Federal Crop Insurance
1944 - Department of Veterans Affairs
1953 - Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation
1964 - Civil Rights and Economic Opportunity Acts, Head Start
1965 - Medicare and Voting Rights Act
1992 - Family Leave Act
