In approximately 300 words (not less than 275 and not more than 350), create a blog that compares one element of both the Republican and Democrat party platforms.  For example, what is their difference on military preparedness or environmental policy. (The new national-level platforms will come out in Summer 2016) 2016 Platform ( ) 2016 Platform ( ) Make sure you READ the specific elements of the platforms.  Don’t use what you THINK you know about the differences (or what they media tell you).  The point of the assignment is that you find out what the position of each party is and The objective of the assignment is for you to dig deeper into why each party supports or opposes certain policy issues.  Don’t just take what you THINK you know or what you hear/read on the news.  No header is needed… really just get to the point on ts assignment. No fluff allowed! Note: Do NOT use either party’s opposition statements as parts of your comparison.  Ts assignment requires that you be in your approach to the comparison.  You will be graded on thoroughness and . I should not be able to tell wch side of the argument you take.  You are not trying to persuade me; just inform me with the facts.