A constellation of independent groups small and large surround each of the parties. These independent groups may focus on pushing a party in one ideological direction or another, electing candidates, training and building infrastructure or generating ideas. Some groups are organized by constituency or issue. Another step removed from the parties (not shown below) are the many interest groups that tend to align with one or the other of them; examples include the National Rifle Association and Republicans or organized labor and the Democrats.
| Ideology | . |
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National Federation of Republican Assemblies "a
grassroots
movement
made
up
of
Reagan
conservatives,
who
believe
in
small
government,
lower
taxes,
free
market
capitalism,
a
strong
defense,
the
right
to
life,
and
a
decent
America."
(founded 1997). to promote moderate Republican principles (founded 1962). Republican Main Street
Partnership a voice for centrist Republicans (founded 1998). represents the G.O.P's libertarian tradition (founded 1991). |
the political action arm of the New
Democrat movement..."a progressive think tank and advocacy
organization" Progressive Democrats of America "working inside the Democratic Party to
return it to its
roots as the party that represents the workers and the less fortunate,
and...building coalitions outside the Democratic Party on shared
issues."
(founded 2004). Americans for Democratic Action independent liberal political organization (founded 1947). Blue Dog
PAC
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| Constituency/Issue
Groups |
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voice of Jewish Republicans. organization of Republicans who support fairness, freedom, and equality for gay and lesbian Americans. Republican National Coalition for Life works to ensure adoption of the pro-life plank in the Republican platform. Republican Majority for Choice (formerly Republican Pro-Choice Coalition) seeks to get abortion out of politics. Republicans for Immigration Reform to provide
political support for Republican candidates that advance common-sense
solutions to address the nation’s broken immigration system. (formerly Republicans for Environmental
Protection, shifted from seeking to "restore the environmental
conscience of the GOP" to "a non-partisan national organization that
creates new solutions to
environmental issues that have become gridlocked by partisanship." the caucus of America’s local elected
Republican leaders with
representatives from every state and from communities of all sizes. CLA
was created as a direct response to the lack of a unified national
strategy supporting Republicans running for local elected offices. The GOP fares poorly in cities – but it
doesn’t have to... Republicans can win cities by learning about
the
problem, finding solutions, and implementing them. a national, youth-led organization challenging teens to become involved in their local, state, and national political proceses." |
Jewish Democratic Council of America speaks on behalf of the combined
interests of the Jewish community and Democrats. (succeesor to NJDC) electing pro-choice Democratic women candidates. elect pro-life Democrats to office and
support pro-life Democrats. Democrats for Education Reform to encourage a more productive dialogue within the Democratic Party on the need to fundamentally reform American public education. DFER Watch "we plan to implement electoral reform like ranked choice voting so third parties can have more power in our democracy." High School Democrats of America the national organization for high school students involved in the Democratic Party. |
| Republican and Conservative Infrastructure | Democratic and Progressive
Infrastructure |
|
Republican training and education |
Grassroots Action Institute and Network--training, recruitment, and network |
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"training tomorrow's conservative leaders" |
"Founded to carry forward the work of Paul and Sheila Wellstone, we arm progressives with the strategies and skills to win. We develop political leaders. We strengthen movement organizations. We ignite change." |
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"providing essential conferences, seminars, educational materials, internships, and speakers to young people across the country" |
"We’re committed to finding and training the next generation of great progressive organizers..." |
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"America
Rising PAC's sole purpose is to hold Democrats accountable and expose
any hidden hypocrisy. We use video tracking, research, and
communication strategies to ensure they must account for every word and
action." |
"a progressive research and
communications organization committed to
holding Republicans accountable for their words and actions and helping
you ascertain when Republican candidates are pretending to be something
they’re not." |
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"an umbrella organization harnessing the collective strength of conservative organizations fighting for Americans who are concerned with liberty, personal responsibility, traditional values, and strong national defense." |
"a permanent advocacy and campaign infrastructure that provides coordination, data and targeting services to progressive organizations" |
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"dedicated to protecting freedom and opportunity for every American—no matter where they live, what they do or how much they have." |
"an investment partnership of business and philanthropic leaders committed to achieving a hopeful and healthy democracy that improves our lives and those of the next generation."
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American Legislative Exchange Council "advance the fundamental principles of free-market enterprise, limited government, and federalism at the state level through a nonpartisan public-private partnership of America’s state legislators, members of the private sector and the general public." |
"Building the legislative wing of the progressive movement." (merger of PSN, CSI and ALICE). |
|
i360 |
"To help progressive organizations realize measurable increases in civic participation and electoral success by building and operating a robust national voter database of every voting-age American; by offering tools and expertise that allow clients to use that data to improve fundraising, organizing and communications; and by updating and refining that data on a continuous basis." |
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"Collaborating with progressive organizations and Democratic campaigns around the US to measure & increase the impact of their programs." |
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Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust "a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting accountability, ethics, and transparency in government and civic arenas." |
"a group established to hold candidates for office accountable for possible ethics and/or legal violations." |
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The online clearinghouse for Democratic action. |
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face-to-face canvassing and fundraising |
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"founded after the 2004 election...to help build the institutional memory of the progressive movement. The Atlas Project’s mission is to arm the progressive community with historical elections data, sophisticated analysis and real time updates for all 50 states." |
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The Democratic
Strategist |
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| Think Tanks |
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|
Heritage
Foundation |
Center for for American Progress "an independent nonpartisan educational institute dedicated to improving the lives of Americans through progressive ideas and action." |
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"‘action tank’ that will create, encourage and promote center-right policies based on the principles of freedom, limited government, American exceptionalism, and strong national security." |
"promoting break-the-mold ideas aimed at economic growth, national security and modern, performance-based government." |
| Polling |
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"...makes survey and focus group results publicly available. We promote conservative free market principles such as lower taxes and economic growth, and support strong national defense policies." |
"provides free public opinion research and strategic advice to those dedicated to a more responsive Congress and Presidency." |
| Online |
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"like minded conservative activists gather to support small government conservatives and meet face to face" |
"We amplify progressive voices by providing an online and in-person campus..." |
| Additional Conservative Groups |
Additional Progressive Groups |
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"an organization of grassroots leaders who engage citizens in the name of limited government and free markets on the local, state, and federal levels." |
"a community of more than 8 million Americans from all walks of life who use innovative technology to lead, participate in, and win campaigns for progressive change." |
|
"enables young Americans to make a
difference in
their |
"works with and for young people to promote progressive solutions to key political and social challenges." |
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"We hold Congress accountable to conservative principles... a widely respected government relations team and dedicated grassroots activists that advance conservative policy. |
"Our Revolution has three intertwined goals: to revitalize American democracy, empower progressive leaders and elevate the political consciousness." |
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"to restore America's founding principles of Fiscal Responsibility, Constitutionally Limited Government and Free Markets." |
"We recruit and train progressive candidates to run for all levels of public office, and we mobilize citizen organizers to make a real difference on issues." |
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"a new kind of non-profit political organization dedicated to renewing America’s commitment to individual liberty, limited government, free enterprise and a strong national defense—through informed and effective political action by citizens like you." |
Progressive
Change
Campaign
Committee "...fighting for bold progressive change." |
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"recruits, educates, trains and mobilizes millions of volunteer activists to fight for less government, lower taxes, and more freedom." |
"a center for ideas and action that works to build an enduring majority for progressive change." |
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"MRC’s sole mission is to expose and neutralize the propaganda arm of the Left: the national news media." |
"pushes back on conservative misinformation, hypocrisy, and smears." |
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see also:
Wikipedia - Republican
Party
organizations |
see also: Wikipedia - Democratic Party organizations
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