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Republicans articles on Democracy Chronicles
Founded by anti-slavery activists, there have been 18 presidents who were Republicans in U.S. history, the first being Abraham Lincoln. Today the party is considered a conservative party. Also see our articles on the Democrats, the conservative leaning Tea Party, and our Third Party Central section.
Democrats debate what the scope of Trump impeachment would be
House Democrats debate whether to focus impeachment inquiry on President Trump pressuring Ukraine’s leader to dig up former Vice President Joe Biden.
Trump Political Kin Don’t Like Liars
Members of the Florida clan of the Trump political dynasty insist Amendment 4 backers lied to get voters to approve restoring voting rights for many former felons who complete the terms of their sentences.
Trump authorizes release of Transcript of controversial Ukraine call
Trump said Tuesday at the sideline of the UNGA that he has authorised release of transcript of his controversial July call to the President of Ukraine.
Common Cause looks at the shortfalls of Senate Election Security Funding
Common Cause President Karen H. Flynn has issued a statement on the recent boost to election security by the senate, says its welcome but has shortfalls.
Pelosi: Democrats will ‘certainly’ beat Trump in 2020
Speaker Nancy Pelosi is voicing optimism about Democrats’ chances heading into the 2020 elections, predicting Tuesday that the party will keep the House.
The 13 Republicans needed to pass gun-control legislation
It will take 13 Senate Republican votes to pass a Trump-endorsed gun-control bill assuming the entire 47-member caucus of Democrats & Independents backs it.
Trump court pick sparks frustration for refusing to answer questions
Steven Menashi, nominee for influential 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals, sparked frustration from lawmakers in both parties for refusing to answer questions.
Republicans begin complying with NC redistricting order
The House and Senate redistricting committees met to figure how they would enact new boundaries for the 2020 election by a court-mandated Sept. 18 deadline.
North Carolina Republicans determined to violate court’s order over gerrymandering
North Carolina court struck state’s legislative gerrymander on Sept. 3, calling for a remedy but State republicans appear determined to ignore the decision.