"Wedge" issues are those that will drive a "wedge" into an opponent's voting base or coalition, hopefully either taking some of their votes or splitting their votes. ... the New Deal; Republicans were able to use civil rights as a wedge issue to split the Southern Democrats off from the rest of the party and vote for Republicans. read more
Not a conservative, but here is what comes to mind: Environmentalism versus immigration. "Childfree" versus "breeder". Religious liberalism versus atheism. read more
Liberals believe in government action to achieve equal opportunity and equality for all. It is the duty of the government to alleviate social ills and to protect civil liberties and individual and human rights. read more
Social Issues . In terms of views on social issues, conservatives oppose gay marriage, abortion and embryonic stem cell research. Liberals on the other hand, are more left-leaning and generally supportive of the right of gay people to get married and women's right to choose to have an abortion, as ruled by the U.S. Supreme Court in Roe v Wade. read more