Derth of candidates has brought unusual challenges for televised GOP presidential debate planners
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.
Rand Paul Filibuster Targets NSA Domestic Spying
Senate debate on contentious mass spying on Americans focus of Republican Rand Paul filibuster
Another Loss For Ohio Third Party Access
Ohio third party court case involving Libertarian and Green Parties is sign on worsening access
Potential Benefits of Oklahoma Online Voter Registration
Republican controlled legislature considers dramatic move to Oklahoma online voter registration
Selma Organizer Refuses to March With George Bush
Diane Nash, civil rights activist and Selma organizer who led the original march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge was scheduled to march on Saturday, March 7th but refused at the last minute when she saw George W. Bush was to help lead the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday
Two Parties See Record Low NJ Primary Voter Turnout
Turnout so low for NJ primary voters that both democrats and republicans may lose ballot label
Gallery of My Highlighted Political Artwork
Democracy Chronicles writer and director John Amaruso shows off his highlighted political artwork. His true passion is to hope that one day this world can be a more transparent, humane, and socially just
The Curious Collapse of the Tea Party News Network
Even Joe the Plumber upset as Tea Party News Network sees mass staff resignations, declining quality
Bourbon Diplomacy for Democrats and Republicans
In spirit of Congress’ legendary Great Compromiser Henry Clay, lawmakers meet at Bourbon Barrel of Compromise for a 21st century taste of bourbon diplomacy
GOP Term Limits Proposal Seeks Democrat Support
Democratic minority in Congress should seriously consider the pending GOP term limits proposal