Conventionally, "right" refers to the more conservative political faction and "left" refers to the more liberal faction. The Democratic Party is a center-left party.
Democratic Centralism
Green Party - green, left liberal -> in America: left part of Dems Christian Democratic People's Party - centrist (moderate conservative) -> moderate Dems Radical Free Democratic Party - right liberal (pro business, social liberal) -> moderate Dems Swiss People Party - national conservative, right-wing-populist -> moderate Reps
Who started the Democratic Party? Who started the Democratic Party?
The correct name is "The Democratic Party." The phrase "Democrat Party" is incorrect. It is a misnomer used by right-wing media and political figures intentionally as a childish provocation.
The Conservative Party (Also called "The Blues", "The Trees" or "Tories")
The Kuomintang is a political party in China that currently holds office with president Ma Ying-jeou. They identify not as democratic, but as nationalist, anti-communist, and conservative. They are a center-right party.
The Democratic-Republican Party was the forerunner of the Democratic Party. It was started by Thomas Jefferson.
What did the Democratic Party and the Whig party have in common
There is no supervisor for the Democratic party.
The Democratic party is the primary left of center party in the United States. The Republican party (also known as the GOP for Grand Old Party) is the main right of center party.
The Democratic Party supports Obama for President. The Democratic Party will not be bullied by Republicans.
The Democratic Party is Washington State's Majority party.