Jefferson, Out federalizing the Federalists? Jefferson appeared to be a die-hard Republican, however many people question whether or not Jefferson used Federalists ideals during his reign as President. Jefferson ran for president as a Democratic Republican. He was a very firm believer in a strict interpretation of the constitution, which was one of the many beliefs of Democratic Republicans. Many things that Jefferson did while he was in office represented what a true Democratic Republican …
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…he changed the party. Jefferson can truly not be considered a member of only one party because his president powers reflected on both parties. He attempted to stay part of the Democratic Republican party, but it was hard not to take on Federalist beliefs. (2 Taking Sides) Jefferson resulted in finding a medium between the two parties and keeping everyone happy. So for the most part Jefferson was a Democratic Republican who supported some Federalist beliefs.