The Liberal Democratic Party (Northeast American States)
Liberal Democratic Party | |
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| Chairperson | Daniella Diblasio |
| General Secretary | Tyler Periera |
| House Leader | Jeremy Davies (Party-List) |
| Founded | June 16, 2004 |
| Youth wing | College Liberals of America |
| Women's wing | Women for the Liberal Democrats |
| Ideology | Liberalism |
| Political position | Centre-Left |
| Colors | Orange |
| House Seats | 41 / 512
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The Liberal Democratic Party
The Liberal Democratic Party is a Liberal political party in the Northeast American States. Formed in mid 2004 they have been a major political party in both the national and state legislatures. The Liberal Democratic currently holds the highest number of seats in the House of Representatives with 44 seats and the President of the NAS, Matthew Yates, is a member of the party.
The party's platform has traditionally been progressive with a mix of neoliberal policy here and there. President Matthew Yates' 2005 budget was widely praised by left wing parties including the RPA and SDU for being very progressive, including additional funding for education and social programs while cutting back on the military budget.
Foundation
The Liberal Democrats originated as a group of Liberal politicians in the state assembly of Maryland during the 2004 Constitutional Convention. After the Constitution was ratified, the Liberal Democratic Party was officially founded on June 16th, 2004, by Mary Stein and Matthew Yates.
Political Positions
Economic Policy
- Increase capital gains and high income tax
- Expand the Social Safety Net
- Implement a carbon tax
- Increase minimum wage
- Create a public health care option
- Increase education funding
- Enact a Universal Basic Income Pilot
Social Policy
- Support a woman's right to an abortion
- Allow for a pathway to citizenship for illegal immigrants
- Decriminalize marijuana
- Uphold universal background checks on firearms
- Support same-sex marriage
Voter base
The Liberal Democratic Party is favored with Women and the LGBTQ Community in the Women for the Liberal Democrats and LGBTQ for Liberals respectively. Due to their active social policies supporting both groups they are the strongest party within those demographics. The Liberal Democrats also enjoy a strong youth wing, with College Liberals of America.