I think it was being hurried through because the US wanted an achievement for this administration to benefit the Republican party in the elections. 
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Quotes about U.S. Republican Party
I think it was being hurried through because the US wanted an achievement for this administration to benefit the Republican party in the elections.
was said
in Counterpunch
We have endorsed Republicans and Democrats for Congress ... We have held politicians and candidates on both sides accountable for what they say and do. When we have been critical of Republican candidates, the Republican Party has attempted to paint us as a Democrat-leaning organization, but they are not going to argue with us when we are critical of Democrats.
said James Mowrer
I would be shocked if we had one Republican that agreed with every word and line of the party platform ... So I don’t think it’s our job, nor would I like to see our party try to limit ourselves to only the people that agree with us 100 percent.
was said
in Hill News
Quotes from articles mentioning U.S. Republican Party
They obviously do not take their oath seriously because they both are actively trying to torpedo McCain's candidacy as evidenced by their stated intentions to demonstrate against McCain at the National Convention in Minneapolis. I want Republicans to know what's happening.
was said
in Daily Paul
We're still sorting them all out ... Their approach is brilliant. If I were going to try to take over an organization, that's what I'd do.
said Bob Veit
in Daily Paul
They say we 'have narrow views that don't represent the people of St. Johns County.' But if we don't become a party of principles, we'll never beat the Democrats, because we can't out-promise them.
was said
in Daily Paul
But we do mind being hijacked by supporters of a particular candidate or another political party.
was said
in Daily Paul
Smearing the name of good Republicans by making false accusations to the county REC leadership and the (Republican Party of Florida) is totally unacceptable
said Henry K Stevenson
in Daily Paul
I did not support Pitts and (John Charles) Stevens (another Caucus founder) for membership in the St. Johns County REC because their often-stated intentions were to gain control of the Republican Party apparatus and turn it into a campaign committee for either a political candidate or a narrow political philosophy that has limited appeal to Republican voters, much less all voters.
was said
in Daily Paul
