The congressional opposition from <u><em>c. Both factions</em></u> plagued<em> Dwight D. Eisenhower's administration between 1953–1961.</em>
The administration of Eisenhower was known for taking a middle ground between liberal Democrats and his mostly conservative Republican Party. Eisenhower's administration continued the New Deal programs by vigorously expanding the Social Security. His administration also prioritized a balanced budget over tax cuts and fought Communism to a standstill.
Thus, his middle-ground ideology did<em> not prove attractive</em> to both left-wing Democrats and conservative Republicans.
