It has everything to do with the elections and the candidates...spending, size of goverment, individaul responsibility versus government responsibility.... Socialism versus capitalism the latter which is central to our democracy..the way we govern...individual rights versus collective rights....welfare state versus responsibility state...being rewarded for how hard you work versrus everyone getting the same.... I could do on and on and on. Perhaps you should study the differences of democracy and socialism and then you will know why this is important. Just my opinions and suggestions.