Trump symbolizes the return of the neocons with a different face. The apparent power struggle inside the Republican Party served as a platform to increase Trump´s popularity and image as a David against the GOP Goliath
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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.
The State of Money Politics After the 2016 Election
Trying to predict what the successful Trump campaign’s conduct means for the state of money politics
What Does Draining the Swamp Mean to Donald Trump?
When Donald Trump promised to drain the swamp, what exactly did he mean? Did he himself know?
Comedian Norm MacDonald Takes On Trump Election
Norm MacDonald took a break from comedy Thursday to go on an hours-long tweetstorm praising the President-elect
Why Shaquille O’Neal is Backing Trump on Election Recounts
Shaquille O’Neal disagrees with Green Party efforts to raise money for a recount in three states
Texas Presidential Elector Resigns Instead of Voting Trump
Republicans now get the chance to replace dissatisfied Texas Presidential Elector Art Sisneros
Male Model Fabio Now Advising President-Elect Trump
Trump is apparently soliciting advice from romance novel star and internationally famous model Fabio
Hugs of Solidarity at Anti-Trump and Steve Bannon Protests
Anti-Trump supporters marched holding their signs at the Solidarity with Anti-Trump and Anti-Steve Bannon Protests yesterday at 5th Avenue outside Trump Tower in Manhattan.
Controversy Over Planned Return to Congressional Earmarks System
Conservative lawmakers speaking out against a House Republican proposal to revive Congressional earmarks
Is the Trump Administration Serious About Dumping Lobbyists?
Donald Trump promised during the election to get rid of lobbyists who have been a longtime source of corruption