Many people take their political affiliations seriously. Perhaps you were brought up to revere Ronald Reagan while your partner thinks that Reagan's decisions are what got this country into big trouble. Maybe when you were a kid you helped your family put up yard signs for Bill Clinton but your partner has no respect for that former president's policies.
There are a number of different values that determine what’s important to you when it comes to politics. The 8 Values Political Test can help you determine your political standpoint.