Gerrymandering or redistricting to blame for major anti-democracy distortions in election system
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.
Norquist Controversy May Indicate Republican Future
Grover Norquist controversy has become focus of ideological leader of economic conservatism
Disgruntled Republican Has Fun at Obama’s Expense
Angry Republican commentator asks what Obama’s next book title will be: Fun at Obama’s Expense
Americans Worry Politicians Vulnerable to Fiscal Cliff
Crisis threatens country with steep drop in Federal spending for many vulnerable to fiscal cliff
NJ Governor Chris Christie Shows Funny Side on SNL
Christie remains controversial Governor of NJ but is powerful figure among moderate Republicans. On SNL Video: Chris Christie Shows Funny Side!
Libertarian Ron Paul Gives Farewell Address to Congress
Ron Paul Gives Farewell: Economic convictions about small government made Ron Paul conservative darling
Can You Lose an Election Despite Winning the Vote?
Democrat vote totals don’t amount to election gains in representation in House of Representatives showing you can lose an election despite leading vote
Campaigns Focus on Women Voters as Romney Lags
Has Mitt Romney closed the gender gap or not? Focus on Women Voters Continues Despite Confusing Release of Polls
Conservative Daily New York Post Endorses Mitt Romney
Paper is first major newspaper in NY to publish endorsement as New York Post endorses Mitt Romney
Romney Seeks Support of Independent Jewish Voters
But for Barack Obama: Independent Jewish voters may finally be starting to see reason for support