Well, Ron, two main differences would be (1) I'm still enquiring and learning about US politics, and in particular about the specific views of the candidates in this election and (2) the Republicans take from the poor to give to the rich whereas the Democrats in comparison would tend to take from the rich to give to the poor.

You want a major Labour government achievment (later dismantled)? Graduated State Pension. Barbara Castle's great scheme.

Or how about student grants?

Or (an earlier Labour Government that was definitely not going to compromise, at least on the main points) - the National Health Service.