Main menu For students For teachers Explore our subjects Student events & courses

Explore

More for students
Sign in

Teaching Politics

Blog

Divides in American party politics

Jim Riley

11th January 2010

Share this content:

Two great articles for prompting discussion on intra and inter party rivalry in American politics.

First, Andrew Sullivan looks at the rabid right wing nativist nature of the Republicans here. This suggests therefore that there are deep partisan divides in America at present. But closer analysis of the parties also reveals divisions within the Democrats. As far as some within the party are concerned, Obama’s first year has been a let down. Read about how Obama has come under attack from the left here.

Share this content:

Jim Riley

Jim co-founded tutor2u alongside his twin brother Geoff! Jim is a well-known Business writer and presenter as well as being one of the UK's leading educational technology entrepreneurs.

You might also like

What is Trident?

30th September 2015

US Politics Update: John Boehner Resigns as Speaker

25th September 2015

Are You New to Teaching Politics?

21st September 2015

Freedom of Speech - Necessary or a Menace?

21st September 2015

Rising power of China

21st September 2015

Corbyn's first week in post - PMQs, the National Anthem, and the EU

17th September 2015

Lesson resource - Beyond the Bike - global connections

17th September 2015

Elevator Quiz - an introduction to Global Issues

14th September 2015