While there are ideological similarities between the two groups, they have significantly different historical backgrounds.

According to the WP , the anticipated outcome, which is understood to be a foregone conclusion, economic prosperity, and ideological similarities between parties has led to voter apathy.

However, these were complementary trajectories, and shared a great deal of ideological similarities.

A devout Roman Catholic, Kauffman was also an intimate correspondent of the late Gore Vidal, with whom he shares many ideological similarities.

However ideological similarities between communist and fascist governments have been noted.

For decades, China's ties with North Korea, and Taiwan's relations with South Korea, were built on ideological similarities.

Mr. Curry said that the ideological similarities between Republicans and Democrats in the state aren't surprising.

Joseph Stalin's "socialism in one country" moved communism in a nationalistic direction and thus increased its ideological similarities with producerism.

Though you suggest a "collectivist vision and unyielding dedication" as a reason for this resemblance, I fail to see any real ideological similarity between the two groups.

Kate O'Beirne ( Capital Gang ) thinks Bradley's ideological similarity to Gore helps him, because the voters will focus on personal style rather than policy.