Platform & Policy

Where We Stand – 2016 Democratic Party Platform

  • RAISE INCOMES & RESTORE ECONOMIC SECURITY FOR THE MIDDLE CLASS
  • CREATE GOOD-PAYING JOBS
  • FIGHT FOR ECONOMIC FAIRNESS & AGAINST INEQUALITY
  • BRING AMERICANS TOGETHER AND REMOVE BARRIERS TO OPPORTUNITIES
  • PROTECT VOTING RIGHTS, FIX OUR CAMPAIGN FINANCE SYSTEM, AND RESTORE OUR DEMOCRACY
  • COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE, BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY ECONOMY, AND SECURE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
  • PROVIDE QUALITY AND AFFORDABLE EDUCATION
  • ENSURE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF ALL AMERICANS
  • PRINCIPLED LEADERSHIP
  • SUPPORT OUR TROOPS AND KEEP FAITH WITH OUR VETERANS
  • CONFRONT GLOBAL THREATS
  • PROTECT OUR VALUES
  • A LEADER IN THE WORLD

Party Platform

“For the People”- 2018 Campaign message

a focus on three key areas where Republicans have failed:

  • addressing health care and prescription drug costs
  • increasing wages through infrastructure and public works projects
  • highlighting Republican corruption in Washington