I just don't get how so many people view one party (whichever it may be) as good and wholesome with the best interests of the American people at heart, while the other party is evil and out to destroy America. If you look at an historical analysis of government spending since the end of WWII, both parties' presidents are almost exactly equal (don't have the reference off the top of my head but I could find it if anyone's interested). So basically the candidates all try to appeal to their base while running for election and just move to the middle once elected. Republicans have gotten us involved in more wars though, while democrats have passed more unnecessary regulation and tax increases. Also, the president had very little effect on the global economy, despite what some might think. So I just don't get why people get so up in arms about a certain political party.