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- Founded in 1854
- Rose to prominence with election of Abraham Lincoln
- Also called the Grand Old Party or GOP
- Party Chairman: Mel Martinez
- Senate Leader: Mitch McConnell
- House Leader: John Boehner
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The Republican Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded in 1854, the Republican Party rose to prominence with the election of Abraham Lincoln. The party presided over the Civil War and American Reconstruction and was harried by internal factions and scandals towards the end of the 19th century. While currently the more conservative of the two major political parties, the early Republican Party was founded on progressive ideologies.
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Current Positions
The modern party supports a more socially conservative and economically libertarian position, with further foundations in economic liberalism, fiscal conservatism]], and social conservatism. The party generally supports lower taxes and limited government in most economic areas allowing for more economic freedom. -
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Republican Party Questions
Has the Republican Party lost its way? 5 AnswersI think that both Political parties have lost their way. Washington has become a place for a career instead of a place to serve your country. Its not about wh... read more
Why do you think the Republicans dislike Obama so much? 4 AnswersPersonal dislike in politics carries very little weight. You have the examples of Hillary now a key Obama cabinet member, or LBJ accepting the VP under JFK. The... read more
For which of the five Louisiana parties should Stormy Daniels run for senate? 1 AnswerShe won't be allowed entry by any of the parties since any party that wants to be taken seriously don't want a pornstar to be one of their candidates. So she'll... read more
In 2012, do you think the Republicans will run Ron Paul for President of the US? Why? Why not? 1 AnswerI see no chance for this to happen. Paul is far outside of the Republican mainstream on too many issues. read more
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Republican Party Central Figures
- George W. Bush
- USNews.com: Bush and Congress on Immigration
- John McCain
- Mel Martinez
- MSNBC.com: A Winter of GOP Discontent
- Mitch McConnell
- USNews.com: GOP Senators to Lay Out Agenda
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Time to reform the Texas Republican Party Platform: http://betterplatform.org/
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Sarah Palin Is Like Crack For The Republican Party - http://shar.es/aiAS7
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