• Diplomjodler@lemmy.world
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    3 months ago

    US Democrats are very conservative under their thin coat of identity politics. They would be considered way to the right of most European conservative parties.

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      3 months ago

      I don’t think this is actually true. Perhaps on some very specific issues but as a whole I’d say no. They are certainly to the right of left wing parties but many conservatives in Europe have also shifted right in recent years.

      • Frezik@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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        3 months ago

        Correct. Most people who say this are focused on healthcare and other social safety net issues. When you look at LGBTQ+ rights, or racial discrimination, or even abortion, Democrats are further to the left of lots of European parties. It can be a slog to get a European to admit they even have racial issues at all.