Conservative+vs+Liberal+Survey

=A CONSERVATIVE AND A LIBERAL ANSWER SOME QUESTIONS FOR KIS US HISTORY!=

**Dave K**. - M.U.P., Harvard University ** Peter W **. - M.P.P., Pepperdine University
 * Dave K. grew up in the Nashville, TN area and Pete W. grew up in the Houston, TX area. Both "30-somethings" now live in Nashville, TN.**
 * Questions answered in May of 2009. (Peter W modified some of his answers in May 2010)
 * Before reading their responses to the following questions, consider what factors may shape their beliefs (beyond just age, etc).

Question 1: How do you most identify with being a Republican or Democrat? Question 2: WHY do you think you hold your political positions/beliefs/values? Question 3: How do you not neatly fit into the traditional stereotype of either being a Republican/Democrat and/or from being where you grew up? Question 4: How did the 2004 election (for the Democrat) or the 2008 election (for the Republican) affect you? Question 5: If you could change one (or more!) things about your political party right now, what would it be?