Identity politics is the idea that only a candidate of my own group (usually a group that is discriminated against in some way) knows enough about my issues to be able to represent them adequately in government. If there is no gay representative, then gay issues will be put on the back burner or left out altogether. Some people view the Democratic Party as a collection of identity groups, each fighting to get its voice heard. One group may get its issues acted on, but that is no guarantee the issues of the next group will be up next. In contrast, the GOP is built around ideology and has a much more cohesive voice. The members know if their issue is bypassed today, it will be next. Is it possible for the Dems to create an ideology that encompasses the goals of all of its identity groups? Can gays coexist with black homophobes?
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