Ideological difference refers to the contrasting beliefs, values, principles, or ideas held by different political groups or individuals. In the context of Democrats and Republicans regarding healthcare policy, it represents their opposing views on how healthcare should be approached, funded, and administered.
Related terms
Partisan Politics: Political activities and decisions driven by strong allegiance or support for one's own political party.
Bipartisanship: Cooperation or agreement between members of different political parties with differing ideologies in order to achieve common goals.
Policy Debate: Discussion and argument about proposed policies among politicians or experts from various viewpoints in order to reach informed decisions.