republican

United States Republican Party [[image:republican_pic.jpg caption="The Republican Party Symbol"]]
The **Republican Party** is one of the two major political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. It is often referred to as the Grand Old Party or the GOP. It was founded in 1854 by anti-slavery expansion activists. The Republican Party quickly surpassed the other parties and became the main opposition to the Democratic Party. It first came to power in 1860 with the election of Abraham Lincoln to the presidency and managed the American Civil War and Reconstruction. Today, the party supports a newer and stronger economy, income tax cuts, and a strong national defense policy. They do not support universal healthcare, strict enviromental laws, and they do not support affirmative action for minorities and women.

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