When it comes to social issues, the republican party is typically more in line with international norms, whereas the democratic party is far far to the left. P

When it comes to social issues, the republican party is typically more in line with international norms, whereas the democratic party is far far to the left. People will mock this sentiment perhaps, but it's true. Take the polarizing issue of abortion for example. If the USA had the same abortion restrictions as Germany, you'd likely see the GOp drop most of its prolife stuff. Right now, the democrats are very extreme on abortion and other social issues compared to international norms. It's why places like France are now also explicitly condemning american leftism despite nominally and fiscally being far to the left of the democratic party too.