I was raised as a Democrat, because I was taught that they were the party that helped poor people (which we were) get ahead, and the Republicans were only for helping the rich get richer. Then when I was old enough to vote and started doing my own research on candidates and their platforms, I realized that wasn't the case at all. Can you name one Democrat in office who isn't a millionaire? Yes, I know, most Republicans are also. The difference is, conservative Republicans believe that it helps the entire country if more people do better, whereas the liberal Democrats try to keep their constituents relying on gov't handouts in order to maintain their continued tenure. "Vote for me and I'll get you more free stuff. Why work when you don't need to? I'll take care of you."