Republicans

Jun 06, 2009 - 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. The party supports a conservative and/or center-right platform, with foundations in supply-side fiscal policies, social conservatism, and personal responsibility. - 3 Comments

Pot Meet Kettle: McCain campaign paid Republican operative accused of voter fraud

Oct 26, 2008 - John McCain paid $175,000 of campaign money to a Republican operative accused of massive voter registration fraud in several states, it has emerged. As the McCain camp attempts to tie Barack Obama to claims of registration irregularities by the activist group ACORN, campaign finance records detailing the payment to the firm of Nathan Sproul, investigated several times for fraud, threatens to derail that argument. The documents show that a joint committee of the McCain-Palin campaign, the Republican National Committee and the California Republican Party, made the payment to Lincoln Strategy, of which Mr Sproul is the managing partner, for the purposes of “voter registration”. - 0 Comments

In Gingrich mold, a new voice for solid resistance in Republican

Feb 15, 2009 - In Gingrich mold, a new voice for solid resistance in Republican By Adam Nagourney Published: February 14, 2009 (International Herald tribune) WASHINGTON: The last time congressional Republicans were this out of power, they turned to a college professor from Georgia, Newt Gingrich, to lead the opposition, first against President Bill Clinton in a budget battle in 1993, and then back into the majority the following year. As Republicans confronted President Barack Obama in another budget battle last week, their leadership included another new face: Representative Eric Cantor of Virginia, who as the party's chief vote wrangler is as responsible as anyone for the tough line the party has taken in this first legislative standoff with Obama. This battle has vaulted Cantor to the front lines of his party as it tries to recover from the losses of November. - 0 Comments

Republicans Looking for a Modern Inspiration?

May 04, 2009 - Republicans Looking for a Modern Inspiration? By Jack Cox There has been much press coverage these days about the problems of the Republican Party seeking a new identity that resonates with Americans. Too often Republicans and conservatives seem to lack compassion and concern for many social issues of interests to too many Americans. - 3 Comments

Republicans Aren't Doing Better--Democrats Are Doing Worse

Mar 23, 2009 - Republicans Aren't Doing Better--Democrats Are Doing Worse March 23, 2009 By Michael Barone, US NEWS and World Report Last Wednesday, I noted that Republicans are now running even or slightly ahead in the generic vote for Congress in two respected national polls. On Friday, Charlie Cook noted the same results. He pointed out that the NPR survey shows Independents favoring Republicans 38-24 percent and that Republican pollster Glen Bolger says this is the first time Independents have favored Republicans since 2004. - 7 Comments

Republican Governors Meet, Glumly (Public)

Nov 13, 2008 - By Robert Barnes Washington Post Staff Writer Thursday, November 13, 2008 MIAMI, Nov. 12 -- Republican governors were the brightest spot in an otherwise dispiriting election last week for the GOP, but the chief executives gathered here Wednesday provided a gloomy assessment of their party's failures and a dark forecast for the future. The Republican Party is ill situated to serve a changing America, they said. - 4 Comments

Kemp and Reagan What today's Republicans could learn from their relationship.

May 06, 2009 - Kemp and Reagan What today's Republicans could learn from their relationship. by David Smick When people picture Jack Kemp, the Republican congressman, cabinet member, and presidential candidate who died last week, they think of Ronald Reagan's sidekick. They envision the two men--a football player and an actor--enjoying a warm, cozy, political partnership that guided 1980s economic policy. - 0 Comments

The "Rough-and-Tumble" Battle to Define The GOP The contest for Republican chairman

Jan 06, 2009 - Former Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael Steele rallied the crowd at the Republican National Convention in Minneapolis. - 0 Comments

Happiness Is ... Being Old, Male and Republican

May 18, 2009 - Happiness Is ... Being Old, Male and Republican LiveScience.com robert Roy Britt (Yahoo news) editorial Director livescience.com – Mon May 18, 9:16 am ET Americans grow happier as they age, surveys find. And a new Pew Research Center survey shows the tendency is holding up as the economy tanks. - 3 Comments

Republicans Take Small Lead on Generic Congressional Ballot

Mar 18, 2009 - Generic Congressional Ballot Republicans Take Small Lead on Generic Congressional Ballot Support for the Democratic Congressional candidates fell to a new low over the past week, allowing the GOP to move slightly head for the first time in recent years in the Generic Congressional Ballot. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 41% said they would vote for their district’s Republican candidate while 39% would choose the Democrat. Investors now favor Republicans by a 46% to 36% margin, while non-investors would vote Democratic by a 45% to 33% margin. - 0 Comments