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Republican Party (GOP) - history |
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Federalists – strong central govt.,
wealthy, Hamilton |
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Whig Party – minority party until Civil War |
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Lincoln 1860-modern GOP, control for the next 75
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Conservative philosophy |
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Reagan Revolution 1980’s |
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Tax cuts |
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“Smaller govt.” |
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Increase defense spending |
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Supply-side economics |
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G.W. Bush follows the same policy |
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History |
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Founded by Jefferson-controlled govt. early
1800’s |
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Regained control under FDR in the 1930’s
Depression |
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Workingman’s party |
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Support suffered during Vietnam War |
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Govt. has responsibility to help the people. |
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Social programs-social security, medicare,
medicaide, etc. |
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Strong minority support |
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“Blue collar” party |
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Clinton-new Democrat, moderate |
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Currently struggling w/goals |
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