Yes, it's confusing to some in the US because Democrats are basically what "moderate Republicans" used to be in the 1980's. As even Obama pointed out. (http://w

Yes, it's confusing to some in the US because Democrats are basically what "moderate Republicans" used to be in the 1980's. As even Obama pointed out. (http://www.salon.com/2016/05/17/noam_chomsky_the_democratic_party_is_now_composed_of_moderate_republicans_partner/ http://www.salon.com/2016/05/17/noam_chomsky_the_democratic_...) By world standards, not to mention many past US standards, the two presidential candidates (and the current president) are clearly right-wingers.