There are several key differences in US Politics * American Public opinion is very conservative, both Republican and Democratic parties are considered right wing. * All US presidents from 1941 onwards (with the exception of the maverick Al Gore) are considered conservatives. * There are 75 states (thanks to US annexation of Canada in 1818, these territories become states in 1898). * Since 1900 all but 7 US Presidents are Republicans. * The conservative renaissance of the 1980's in OTL instead exists from 1969 - 1997. * The democratic party faced a major schism in 1940, and split between liberals and conservatives. The liberal party became very popular in the 60's and 70's but has since declined with the democratic shift to centre.