Dash America campaign seeks to enlist Hollywood conservatives to boost election turnout
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.
Koch’s Nevada Election Spending a Hint of What’s to Come
Koch brothers expand their Nevada election spending with $1.2 million ad buy announced this week
ActUp Protest of Donald Trump outside Trump Towers
The action began with a march from a block away and as they marched they filled the street in front of Trump Towers. Donald Trump himself had to leave though the side exit to avoid the protestors.
Breakdown of Koch Industries PAC Spending in 2016
Koch Industries PAC is spending record amounts to influence government this election cycle
Ballot Access For Independents: Laughing Through the Tears
Ballot access for independents to get on state ballots in time for the next national or state or local election is backwards. The rules are completely different than running as a Democrat or Republican.
The Pennsylvania Voting Loophole That Can Harm Trump
Pennsylvania voting loophole leaves delegates free to vote for candidate against the popular vote
The New Breed of College Republicans Supporting Trump
Pro-Trump messages written in chalk at Emory University is one sign of college Republicans’ impact
Trump Elicits Concern for Women, Democracy and Rights
With Donald Trump’s latest chauvinist and frankly repugnant comments about abortion, I find myself reflecting upon the current state of respect and safety of women within democracies across the globe.
Outsiders Control Republican Contest After Arizona and Utah
In the end, it is a healthy sign that voters in the Republican contest are paying attention to what is happening in their party and seeing how the Republicans in Washington have not kept to their promises
Attack on Trump’s Wife Reveals Campaign Finance Abuse
Candidates are protected by rampant campaign finance abuse from any accountability in Super PACs