Republican Party （6do encyclopedia）

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Introduction
The Republican Party, also known as the Grand Old Party (GOP), is one of the two major political parties in the United States alongside the Democratic Party. The party is referred to as “right-wing” in American politics, reflecting its conservative stance on a range of social, economic, and foreign policy issues.

History
The Republican Party was founded in 1854 in opposition to the expansion of slavery in the United States. The party gained its first major victory in the presidential election of 1860 when Abraham Lincoln was elected as the first Republican president. During its early years, the party was primarily focused on the abolition of slavery and the promotion of civil rights for African Americans.

After the Civil War, the party shifted its focus to support for economic growth and development. The Republicans supported high tariffs to protect American industry and the growth of railroads and other infrastructure projects. In addition, the party supported the gold standard as a way of stabilizing the economy.

The Republican Party continued to be a major political force in the United States throughout the 20th century. Republican presidents such as Theodore Roosevelt, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Ronald Reagan, and George W. Bush implemented policies that reflected the party’s conservative philosophy.

Platform
The Republican Party’s platform reflects its conservative stance on a range of social, economic, and foreign policy issues. The party supports limited government, lower taxes, and free market capitalism. The party also opposes abortion and same-sex marriage, and supports gun rights and traditional family values.

On foreign policy, the Republican Party tends to support a strong military posture, interventionism, and free trade. The party has traditionally been critical of international organizations such as the United Nations, and has been skeptical of efforts to combat climate change.

Elected Officials
The Republican Party currently holds a slight majority in the United States Senate and a significant majority in the United States House of Representatives. The party controls a majority of governorships and state legislatures as well.

Notable elected officials within the Republican Party include President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy.

Controversies
The Republican Party has been at the center of several controversies in recent years. The party has been accused of voter suppression tactics in efforts to limit the voting power of minority and low-income Americans. In addition, the party has been criticized for its opposition to efforts to combat climate change, which many scientists view as a significant threat to the planet.

The party has also been accused of pandering to extremist elements within its base, such as white nationalists and the alt-right movement. Critics have accused the party of using coded language and dog whistles to appeal to these groups without overtly endorsing their views.

Conclusion
The Republican Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States and is often associated with conservative politics and values. The party has a long history of promoting economic growth and development, while also opposing abortion and same-sex marriage. In recent years, the party has been at the center of several controversies, including allegations of voter suppression and pandering to extremist groups.

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Trump supporters are neither underrecognized nor half the country

Washington Post

23-05-12 14:40

CNN has defended its "town hall" with former president Donald Trump, following criticism of the network for allowing him to speak live on cable television. CNN had been accused of giving Trump a platform to spread his conspiracies and lies. Chairman and CEO Chris Licht dismissed this claim, stating that Trump’s supporters are “a large swath of America.” However, recent polling shows that, while Trump has a significant base of support, it falls far short of the nearly "half the country" claim made by Licht and Anderson Cooper.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/05/12/trump-supporters-cnn-townhall/

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The pendulum of immigration politics

Financial Times

23-05-12 13:19

The US' geographic position, with oceans on either side and friendly neighbours, has often been seen as a benefit when it comes to geopolitical analysis. However, when it comes to unauthorised and uncontrolled immigration, the US' position may be more of a burden. The US has much poorer neighbours to the south and a large land border to protect, making it difficult for politicians to control flows of migrants into the US. Mexico, with a rampant crime problem and poor law enforcement, gives many people incentive to try to move north. As border authorities brace for a surge in border crossings with the expiration of Title 42, Republicans may try to make political gains, while President Biden has announced new rules that will make it much harder to claim asylum on arrival in the US. It is likely that tougher border controls will create humanitarian horror stories that will make the administration uncomfortable. The government is presented with a dilemma: if it dismantles immigration controls, it will get even larger numbers crossing the border, along with stronger populist backlash and the election of a Trump-like candidate; if it continues with policies to strictly control the borders, there will be more horror stories and more migrants trying to cross the border. The only quick way to bolster the labour force in the US is to increase immigration.

https://www.ft.com/content/e08dcddd-b808-480d-874a-70e50904bc0a

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Sununu on Trump: ‘He’s like a shell of himself’

Washington Post

23-05-12 10:10

New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu is considering running for the Republican Presidential nomination, and has criticised Trump’s recent CNN town hall appearance in his state, calling it weak, defensive, bitter and out of touch with what America is looking for in a leader. Sununu, a close ally of Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), also said that he would come to a firm decision about running by mid-June and was leaning towards entering the race. He added that he wants to help bring independents back into the Republican party and bring young voters back in too. Sununu also gave his opinions on other potential GOP presidential candidates, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, and their stance on abortion and the Jan. 6 insurrection.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/05/12/sununu-trump-hes-like-shell-himself/

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Chile’s Constitutional Whiplash

Foreign Policy

23-05-12 08:00

Last weekend's constitutional convention vote in Chile resulted in a win for the right-wing, putting them in control of the constitutional rewrite process demanded by progressives. The outcome was a major defeat for left-wing President Gabriel Boric, who has now become a lame duck just over one year into his term. Boric is calling for the newly empowered far right to approach the rewrite process from a more moderate standpoint - however, with an 84.9% voter turnout, supporters of the new deal were overall less radicalized than those who voted two years ago, according to journalist Ascanio Cavallo. Public anxiety around crime is thought to have played a significant role in the election, with Chile experiencing a 30% rise in homicide rates in 2022, an issue that is increasingly dominating headlines and has not traditionally been addressed by the Chilean left.

A new study for the Center for Economic and Policy Research by Venezuelan economist Francisco Rodríguez revealed that almost a third of the world’s economy is now subject to United Nations or Western sanctions, although in 30 of the 32 studies Rodríguez reviewed, sanctions were found to have a negative effect on human development outcomes such as poverty, mortality, and inequality. While recent U.S. administrations of both parties have increased the number of new economic sanctions that they apply each year, a recent Harris poll suggests that the U.S. public is not comfortable with such widespread use of sanctions, with 58% of those polled stating that they believe sanctions should be lifted “if they damage economic activity and livelihoods of ordinary citizens,” up from 49% of respondents in 2021.

Argentine-born writer Hernan Diaz won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction this week with his novel Trust. Diaz has been living in the United States for decades and writes in English, although he is deeply connected to Latin American literary traditions - he edits a Spanish-language academic journal and wrote a book about Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges. Trust follows the story of a business tycoon in 1920s New York and reflects Diaz’s long-time observations about the American literary canon. Diaz has grown to question the fact that the heroes of American literature are all men, and notes the fact that the world of money and power has traditionally been narrated as “a womanless world.”

https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/05/12/chile-constitutional-council-election-results-rewrite-right-wing-boric-kast/

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McCarthy says he will not back George Santos re-election bid - live

The Independent

23-05-12 07:00

New York Congressman George Santos has pleaded not guilty to 13 federal charges, including wire fraud, theft of public funds and money laundering. The Republican lawmaker, who has been criticised for exaggerating his background and campaign finances, surrendered to authorities and was taken into custody on 11 May. He was later released on a $500,000 bond. Key figures in the GOP have called on him to resign, and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said he won’t support Santos’s re-election bid. However, Santostold the press that he has no intention of stepping down and described the probe as a “witch hunt.”

Santos, a vocal supporter of Donald Trump, introduced several pieces of legislation, including a bill that would cut federal funding to countries that persecute LGBTQ people. He also sparked controversy in April with the introduction of the Medical Information Nuanced Accountability Judgment Act, which would ban the government from mandating certain vaccines. The legislation’s acronym, MINAJ, is believed to have been a reference to singer Nicki Minaj, who in 2021 claimed her cousin’s friend had become impotent and suffered swollen testicles after taking the COVID-19 vaccine.

Santos has suffered a string of controversies since his election to the US House of Representatives in 2020. An investigation by The New York Times revealed that he had greatly exaggerated his work experience and educational background, and claimed to have represented Puerto Rican volleyball at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. In fact, Puerto Rico did not field a team, nor was Santos part of the country’s volleyball programme.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/george-santos-arrested-charges-republicans-b2337512.html

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North Carolina Senate unveils state budget with deeper tax cuts, lower raises than House proposal

Associated Press

23-05-15 22:43

Senate Republicans in North Carolina have proposed a two-year state government budget, which will see a further reduction in personal income taxes but less favourable pay raises for workers in comparison to the House proposal. While this presents an uncomfortable negotiating position for Governor Roy Cooper, whose budget proposal allowed for spending of over $3bn more than the GOP agreed on, it leaves language in Medicaid expansion legislation that he signed into law last March, requiring the passage of a budget law before low-income adult coverage can begin, in a vulnerable position.

https://apnews.com/article/north-carolina-senate-state-budget-b7ae07b552a495e9a676a2642a702388

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Pence allies launching super PAC to back former vice president’s expected 2024 candidacy

The Toronto Star

23-05-16 02:15

A new Super PAC, Committed to America, which is backing former Vice President Mike Pence’s expected candidacy for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, will be launched on 15 June. The group will be publicly launched and is seen as a sign that Pence is moving ahead with his expected bid for the GOP nomination, a move that would put him in direct contention with his former boss, former President Donald Trump. The launch comes amid tension between the two leaders as Trump considering running again and Pence courted many of Trump’s supporters while he was in office.

https://www.thestar.com/news/world/us/2023/05/15/pence-allies-launching-super-pac-to-back-former-vice-presidents-expected-2024-candidacy.html

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Pence allies launching super PAC to back former vice president's expected 2024 candidacy

The Independent

23-05-16 02:15

Former US Vice President Mike Pence is set to receive support for a possible run at the 2024 Republican presidential nomination via new political action committee Committed to America. The launched campaign aims to reintroduce Pence as his "own man, not as vice president, but as a true economic, social and national security conservative," according to co-chairman Scott Reed. However, Pence faces an uphill battle given that fundraising and attention is currently focused on former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/mike-pence-ap-pac-donald-trump-brian-kemp-b2339490.html

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It’s not NIMBYism: Premier right on need to build up, but good design is critical

The Sydney Morning Herald

23-05-16 08:00

Letters to the editor in response to a variety of issues were published in the Sydney Morning Herald, including opinions on infilling the city center with apartments rather than expanding onto farmland, the factors that need to be considered when building higher density housing, the harm caused by attempts to prevent exposure to porn, the gutless move by the ACT Brumbies to urge Rugby Australia to take a neutral stance on the Voice, and the suggestions that GST should be increased to 15% and the idea of carbon capture and storage. Some readers support the idea of infilling Sydney with apartments, but others say that design is everything if developers want public agreement to more development. Councils need to factor in sunshine, privacy and parking when approving new housing developments. In response to understanding the potential harm caused by porn, readers suggest that young boys and girls should be taught age-appropriate sex education, and relationships could be ruined by excessive porn use. In response to Rugby Australia's reluctance to support the "Yes" campaign for the voice, letters say that no professional rugby player will be harmed by standing up for the voice but it will make a huge difference to so many Indigenous people and communities now and into the future. Additionally, readers suggest that GST should not be increased to 15% as it hits those on lower incomes the most while carbon capture and storage is unproven technology and wouldn't it make better sense to not create the emissions in the first place.

https://www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw/it-s-not-nimbyism-premier-right-on-need-to-build-up-but-good-design-is-critical-20230516-p5d8o2.html

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Transcript: Ezra Klein Interviews Veronique de Rugy

NY Times

23-05-16 13:55

The US federal government has once again hit its debt ceiling, leading to a renewal of the high-stakes politicking approach to finance by both parties that downgrades the country's credit and threatens the perceived reliability of US Treasury bonds in the global market. The manoeuvre is often used opportunistically by opponents of the party in power, while Republicans have also begun to demand policy concessions in exchange for raising the ceiling. Economist Veronique de Rugy argues there is a beneficial side to the debt ceiling, suggesting in the recent Ezra Klein podcast that it can be used for deficit reduction and as a negotiating window. However, the current situation is creating uncertainty in the market and putting investment on hold at a particularly fragile moment as Covid-19 lockdowns ease in the US.

Raising the debt ceiling merely allows the government to spend money that it has already approved spending. Opponents of the ceiling argue the subsequent requirement for congressional approval rewards obstructionism rather than meaningful, transparent economic discussion. They argue that it puts the US’s savings into the pockets of those who would typically lend to the country, notably China, Japan and some European banks, to whose benefit it is to accumulate holdings of US Treasury bonds.

The risk in the ceaseless debt-ceiling debate, in which so much is predetermined by fixed standing positions, is that long-standing assumptions about the global financial system are at risk of being overlooked or deliberately ignored. Currently the stalemate is in a stalemate, as it is not yet clear what domestic policy Republican lawmakers will use the debt-ceiling impasse to attempt to drive through.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/16/podcasts/ezra-klein-podcast-transcript-veronique-derugy.html?searchResultPosition=3

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Pence would start a 2024 campaign in a historically bad position

Washington Post

23-05-16 20:58

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Former US vice president Mike Pence faces significant pushback from his own party for his presidential campaign, with polls suggesting that at least 60% of Americans view him unfavourably. However, Donald Trump faced even greater disapproval at the start of his 2016 campaign and went on to win. Pence's poll figures paint him in the same light as KKK leader David Duke, former Speaker of the House of Representative Newt Gingrich and conservative Pat Buchanan, all of whom were candidates that experienced an overwhelming majority of negative poll sentiment.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/05/16/pence-republican-presidential-nomination/

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What to ex­pect as the US con­tin­ues with debt ceil­ing ne­go­ti­a­tions

Al Jazeera

23-05-16 20:35

The United States Department of the Treasury has warned that it could run out of funds to cover the country’s bills by June 1, heightening fears over the threat of a possible US default. Republican lawmakers are looking to cut social program spending, such as food assistance, in order to raise spending limits. Democrats have said that the situation is particularly galling as the same Republican lawmakers raised spending limits with little resistance when their party was in power. A default in US debt would stump the global economy; leading experts to call for a solution.

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/16/what-to-expect-as-the-us-continues-with-debt-ceiling-negotiations

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Wounded man who invaded Senate with knife sentenced to prison for Capitol riot

The Toronto Star

23-05-16 20:30

Alabama man Joshua Matthew Black has been sentenced to 22 months in prison plus two years' supervised release for the invasion of the US Capitol on 6 January 2021. Black had been armed with a knife when he stormed the congress building after attending Donald Trump's "Stop the Steal" rally. He had already been convicted of five counts, including three felonies, and will be credited with time already served while detained in custody. Black's sentence had been recommended at five years by US prosecutors.

https://www.thestar.com/news/world/2023/05/16/wounded-man-who-invaded-senate-with-knife-sentenced-to-prison-for-capitol-riot.html

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Pence plans 'Reagan coalition' of evangelicals, fiscal conservatives and hawks for White House run

Telegraph

23-05-16 19:30

Former US Vice President Mike Pence is expected to announce his candidacy for the Republican 2024 presidential nomination soon. Pence seeks to establish a Reagan coalition of evangelicals, fiscal conservatives and national security hawks, taking on his former boss Donald Trump. The former Vice President plans to highlight clear domestic and foreign policy differences with Trump. He is expected to espouse a policy of “free trade with free nations”, support a national abortion ban and differentiate himself from Trump by backing Ukraine against Russia in what he sees as a new “Cold War”.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/05/16/pence-reagan-coalition-evangelicals-conservatives-hawks/

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Why Bud Light and Disney are under attack

BBC

23-05-16 23:01

The Republican Party is clashing with US corporate America as conservatives rally around social issues. Companies have been caught up in the culture wars before, but legislative moves targeting firms represent a new frontier for Republicans who are traditionally allied with big business on matters such as lower taxes and light regulation. Dozens of US states are considering proposals aimed at stopping governments from doing business with financial firms that consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors when making investments, moves that have cost BlackRock more than $4bn in customer funds. However, the financial impact of the conservative backlash has been limited so far.

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-65428204

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North Carolina Senate overrides governor’s veto of abortion ban

Washington Post

23-05-16 22:21

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The North Carolina Senate voted 30 to 20 on Tuesday to override the veto of its governor. North Carolina is set to join Nebraska in restricting most abortions by the 12th week of pregnancy. While it will significantly narrow the window for legal abortions, it stops short of more restrictive bans that have taken effect across the South and Midwest since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

Republicans moving a similar bill in South Carolina are hoping this will become a model for the rest of the country, portraying the bill as a “mainstream” alternative to abortion bans that outlaw abortion earlier in pregnancy. It is the first new abortion ban to pass since the fall of Roe v. Wade that does not outlaw all or most abortions, effectively allowing roughly 90 percent of abortions to continue.

The dynamics underscore the resistance that GOP lawmakers are facing over restrictions even within their own party as Republican hardliners reluctantly move toward legislation many see as a compromise, after failing to muster enough support for stricter measures. Although voters’ strong support for abortion rights has repeatedly been demonstrated since the Supreme Court’s decision, Republicans continue to push for more restrictive bans.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/05/16/north-carolina-senate-overrides-governors-veto-abortion-ban/

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Paul Gosar faces calls for investigations over links to Nick Fuentes

The Independent

23-05-16 22:03

US Republican congressman Paul Gosar is reportedly employing a staff member who has alleged ties to white nationalism. A trove of evidence has emerged suggesting that Wade Searle, a digital director for the Republican, has connections to “Groyper” content, a far-right movement gathering mostly young men. Searle is also said to have been pictured with white nationalist Nick Fuentes at a Phoenix rally held in promotion of the discredited “Stop the Steal” movement. Govsar has previously visited a conference hosted by Fuentes and was recently subject to censure after posting a video online that showed him beheading a Democratic representative.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/paul-gosar-nick-fuentes-investigation-b2340157.html

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Takeaways from Kentucky and Pennsylvania primary elections 2023

Washington Post

23-05-17 03:24

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Tuesday saw an array of primary elections take place across the US, including for governors and mayors that will have spillover effects for the 2024 presidential elections. Among the early takeaways were that Republicans in Kentucky have chosen Daniel Cameron as their candidate for governor in November, after he bested a field of 12 contenders. Cameron, the state's first Black attorney general, also received an endorsement from former President Donald Trump. Other takeaways were that Pennsylvania Democrats retained their first majority in the state's house in 12 years in a recent special election outside Philadelphia, and Cherelle Parker is likely to be Philadelphia's first female mayor after the recent primary. Elsewhere, elections in Florida and Colorado saw Republicans lose their seats to Democrats and independents, respectively. Finally, in nationally significant developments, election deniers failed to gain traction in Kentucky, and Parker distinguished herself for proposing a tough-on-crime approach in Philadelphia.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/05/16/kentucky-primary-pennsylvania-election-mayor-governor/

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Trump is attacking DeSantis hard on policy, amid the flurry of insults

Reuters

23-05-17 10:19

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Former US President Donald Trump is using a strategy that targets Ron DeSantis, the Florida governor and potential Republican presidential candidate, with a policy-heavy campaign. Trump is attempting to damage DeSantis’s chances in the presidential race by targeting issues including Social Security, Medicare, foreign policy and DeSantis’s history in office. The Trump campaign has accused DeSantis of wanting to “destroy” the federal pension system and Medicare, and many of Trump’s attacks have focused on the cuts to entitlement spending that DeSantis voted for when he was a congressman from 2013 to 2018. Trump’s new approach is different from his first foray into politics in 2016, when he relied on chaotic tactics and personal insults to secure the Republican nomination. Reuters found that Trump had launched 242 attacks against declared and potential rivals for the party’s nomination since announcing his own candidacy in November 2021. Of those attacks, 216 have been aimed at DeSantis although he has yet to confirm his candidacy.

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-is-attacking-desantis-hard-policy-amid-flurry-insults-2023-05-17/