John Boehner had harsh words for colleague in Senate after fiscal cliff deal: Words from House Speaker to Senate Majority in long list of political battles
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.
Conservative Remolding of World’s New Social Contract
New Social Contract of conservative right seeks severance of link between political action and economic improvement consolidating conservative democracy
Republican Massachusetts Senate Nominee Could be Scott Brown
Republican lost to Democratic superstar Elizabeth Warren but gained fame as well and Nominee Could be Scott Brown: Republican hopes for retaking Senate could be through Brown
First African-American Senator in South Since 1881
South Carolina Senator Tim Scott is first African-American to have position since Reconstruction
NJ Governor: I’m Not Too Fat to be President!
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has never been shameful about his weight: Governor claims that he doesn’t need to be skinny to win race for president. Is he too fat to be President?
VIDEO: Fiscal Cliff Jokes by SNL
As fiscal cliff talks continue, late night comedy show SNL takes on Obama, Republicans – Fiscal cliff jokes on Saturday Night Live VIDEO
Fiscal Cliff Budget Talks Approaching Endgame
Obama fights Republican leadership over deal before fiscal cliff budget talks – Budget changes are unlikely but deal is important show of good government
Budget Talks on Agenda as America’s Leaders Negotiate
Fiscal cliff talks on budget continue as parties clash at highest levels
Billionaire Spent $150 Million on Romney Campaign
Political spending by billionaire Adelson is largest in modern history by far with at least a million on Romney campaign
Obama: Budget Talks Testing Every Corner of Political Arena
Serious changes on table as budget talks testing top political leaders of both major parties