President Obama has encountered resistance to his policies from the congressional caucus known as the __________,which favors a more conservative approach to economic policy than do traditional Democrats.

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The Blue Dog Democrats are known for their conservative approach to economic policy and have often opposed President Obama's policies. The Congressional Black Caucus and Congressional Progressive Caucus are both more liberal and have typically supported Obama's policies. Yellow Dog Democrats are a term used to describe extremely loyal Democrats who always vote for their party, regardless of the candidate's qualifications or policies.

President Obama Has Encountered Resistance to His Policies from the Congressional