The Republican National Convention is held every four years to nominate and confirm Republican candidates for president and vice president. It also serves to make changes to the party platform, write rules and policies, and exchange ideas. Delegates from each state vote for their candidate, and the media pays close attention to the event. The […]
The GOP, short for Grand Old Party, is the current Republican Party in the United States. Founded in 1854, it was originally a progressive party with an anti-slavery and pro-American platform. The party led the country through the Civil War and Reconstruction, and has supplied many presidents. The GOP continues to address issues and has […]
The term “Republican” refers to someone who belongs to a Republican party, with values and platforms varying from country to country. In the US, the Republican Party is primarily center-right and conservative, founded in 1854 by anti-slavery activists. About one-third of the American electorate identifies as Republican, with members holding conservative economic and social values. […]