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About U.S. Republican Party
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The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. It is often called the Grand Old Party or the GOP. Full Article
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WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 21: Former Massachusetts Governor and GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney addresses a forum of the Foreign Policy Initiative at the W Hotel September 21, 2009 in Washington, DC.
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WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 21: Former Massachusetts Governor and GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney has a microphone attached to his tie before addressing a forum of the Foreign Policy Initiative at the W Hotel September 21, 2009 in Washington, DC.
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US Rep. Charles Boustany (R-LA) rehearses for tonight's GOP rebuttal to President Obama's health care speech on September 9, 2009 in Washington, DC.
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In this April 29, 2009 file photo, Veteran GOP Senator Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania discusses his conversion to the Democratic Party at the White House with President Barack Obama, left, in Washington.
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GOP state Senators Abel Maldonado, of Santa Maria, left, and Roy Ashburn, of Bakersfield, confer during the debate over the state budget at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif. , Tuesday, June 30, 2009.
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GOP state Senators Mark Wyland of Solana Beach, left, and George Runner, of Lancaster confer as the Senate debates a Democratic budget plan at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif. , Wednesday, June 24, 2009.
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Veteran GOP Senator Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania discusses his conversion to the Democratic Party at the White House with President Barack Obama, left, in Washington, Wednesday, April 29, 2009.
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Veteran GOP Senator Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania discusses his new Democratic allegiance at the White House with President Barack Obama, left, and his former Senate colleague, Vice President Joe Biden, right, in Washington, Wednesday, April 29, 2009.
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Veteran GOP Senator Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania discusses his new Democratic Party allegiance at the White House with President Barack Obama in Washington, Wednesday, April 29, 2009. Of specter Obama said, "I'm eager to receive his counsel and his advice, especially when he disagrees."
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Veteran GOP Senator Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania discusses his conversion to the Democratic Party at the White House with President Barack Obama, left, and Vice President Joe Biden in Washington, Wednesday, April 29, 2009.
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Veteran GOP Senator Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania enters the Diplomatic Room at the White House to make a statement with President Barack Obama about his surprise switch to the Democratic Party in Washington, Wednesday, April 29, 2009.
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State Sen. George Runner, R-Lancaster, left, talks with fellow GOP state Senators, Sam Aanestad, of Grass Valley, second from left, John Benoit, of Palm Desert, third from left, Bob Dutton of, Rancho Cucamonga, right, and Dave Cox, of Fair Oaks, seated, at the Capitol in Sacramento, Cal...
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WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 21: The Senate's health care reform bill sits on the podium following a news conference by Republican Senators on Capitol Hill on November 21, 2009 in Washington, DC.
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US Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (L) R-KY walks past the Senate Chamber after a Senate Republican Leadership news conference about health care reform on November 20, 2009 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.
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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) speaks during a news conference with Republican Senators on the health care bill, previously unveiled by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, on Capitol Hill in Washington November 20, 2009.
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WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 20: Sen. John Thune (R-SD) (L) delivers remarks during a news conference about health care reform with Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) and Sen. Jon Kyl (R-AZ) at the U.S. Capitol November 20, 2009 in Washington, DC.
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WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 21: Former Massachusetts Governor and GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney has a microphone attached to his tie before addressing a forum of the Foreign Policy Initiative at the W Hotel September 21, 2009 in Washington, DC.
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Senate Republicans have repeatedly asked Governor Paterson to send us his deficit reduction bill to act on, yet he has refused to do so. Governor, send us your bill. Enough with the hysterics.
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I think the failure to move forward on those reforms in the Senate is the Republican resistance to some of those proposed reforms from the administration, not Democratic resistance
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There must be a certain number of county officials, municipal officials, Democrats and Republicans. You also have to live in the right place
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Medicaid for the masses. North Carolina Republican Sen. Richard Burr quipped that the printed bill -- all 20 pounds -- was the size of many Americans' Thanksgiving turkey next week. The American people are asking us to stop this bill
SOURCE: Miami Herald -
Many of you know I'm a Republican. Before I give you my thoughts, however, I'm curious to know what you guys REALLY think of former Alaska Governor and GOP VP candidate Sarah Palin?
SOURCE: Huffington Post -
It is the number one request of my Governor, who is a Republican and it is unanimously supported by every member of our delegation, Democrat and Republican. I’ m proud to have asked for it. I’m proud to have fought for it, and I will continue to
SOURCE: Think Progress -
the White House and Congress were right to structure the package as a mix of tax cuts and spending, rather than just tax cuts as Republicans prefer or just spending as many Democrats do.
SOURCE: Politics Daily -
It is time for students to revolt, not by laying in the streets and not by organizing student demonstrations chanting 'Shame on you!' It must be a revolt using voter registration cards and making a change in the voting booth; this will be the only student action that the Democrats and Republicans will u...
SOURCE: Portland Indymedia -
When he says I refuse to work (with) the (Republicans), what he should be saying is that his own members can't agree among themselves on this sham proposal they put forth
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The speaker understands that unlike the Republicans, House Democrats have differing points of view and sometimes we have differences. But we always work them out, as we did in passing this historic health insurance reform legislation
SOURCE: Pittsburgh Entertainment -
Republicans have obstructed the United States Senate's work for thirty-two weeks this year
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It’s a good thing for the public to hold Democrats responsible for results even if the problems the Democrats are dealing with began under GOP rule. That instinct creates appropriate incentives for incumbent politicians to focus on solving problems rather than on allocating blame.
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We all know in Iowa that Chuck Grassley was told by the Senate Republican leadership to walk away from the health care negotiations or lose his committee assignments ... So Chuck Grassley has put party and his personal ambitions in the Senate ahead of uninsured and underinsured Iowans. This is exactly t...
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Most Republicans oppose the currently proposed stimulus bill supported by President Obama because they say there is too much money being spent for non-stimulus items. Do you agree or disagree that too much money is being spent on items that won't improve the economy?
SOURCE: Media Matters for America -
Some Republicans say the Obama stimulus package spends too much and stimulates too little. Do you agree or disagree?
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They are categorically false. It is sad and unfortunate that the right-wing minority in Congress is playing politics with allegations that have been dismissed by professional prosecutors, the Republican U.S. Attorney, and federal officials at AmeriCorps from both political parties.
SOURCE: Miami Herald -
Rounding out our team is Vice-Chair Justin Tubiolo who played an important role in every GOP effort this year, 11th Ward District Leader Joe Crotty who will continue to lead our outreach to young voters and the many dedicated Republican activists who make up our Ward committees. With this new team in pl...
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The Yonkers GOP is now poised to build on this year’s successes
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We're pleased that so many Republicans kept the faith with the GOP's conservation heritage and voted to protect the Molalla River for future generations
– David Jenkins SOURCE: News Blaze -
We thank the 40 Republicans who voted to pass this important legislation. Their action was consistent with the conservative ethic of good stewardship. Protecting the wild and scenic rivers that are important parts of America's natural and historical heritage has long enjoyed significant Republican suppo...
– David Jenkins SOURCE: News Blaze -
We thank the 40 Republicans who voted to pass this important legislation. Their action was consistent with the conservative ethic of good stewardship. Protecting the wild and scenic rivers that are important parts of America's natural and historical heritage has long enjoyed significant Republican suppo...
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will join Illinois’ House Minority Leader Tom Cross and Senate Minority Leader Chris Radogno, as well as Illinois Republican Chairman Pat Brady in the meeting with the chairman to talk about the upcoming midterm elections in Illinois and how to keep the 10th Congressional District in Republican hands.
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Romney has his strongest performance yet because he does the best of the Republicans with independents, holding Obama to a two point lead with them ... His overall favorability though is just a 30/39 spread because he's less popular with Republican voters than Huckabee and Palin are.
SOURCE: Politics Daily
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