Republicans

Republicans believe that the best form of government is one in which decisions are made by a a council of citizen representatives. Classic historic examples of republican government include pre-imperial Rome and renaissance period Venice. In both cases the governing body was filled by a combination of heredity and appointment, representing not only the citizens but also powerful political and economic interest groups.

The most notable contemporary republic is the government of the United States of America which has a bicameral legislature selected by popular election under the rules established in its written constitution. The constitution is considered a republican document because it establishes a specific hierarchical process which minimizes direct popular involvement in the mechanisms of government and formalizes the delegation of policy making to elective representatives. The US constitution is available for reference from the National Archives.  In the modern context one of the best explanations of republican government is found at the University of Chicago Press constitution resource site.

Republicans can also refer to members of the Republican Party, a political party which advocates republican government.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “Republicans”

• Horses, Women, Healthcare, Gays, Dimocrats, Beasts, And George W.

  
  Hillary Is 44 — Authority: 492
  Yesterday, 3,000 miles from Washington, in California, a mare by the name of Zenyatta became the first female horse to win the most prestigious race in horse racing – The Breeders’ Cup. So spectacular was Zenyatta that now there is the very high possibility that she will be named Horse of the Year for 2009. ...
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• Rep. Joseph Cao, Loved And Hated In One Night

  
  Sensico — Authority: 121
  Before I head out for a week or so, I wanted to blog something about Rep. Joseph Cao (R-La).  He represents a heavily democratic New Orleans district and was the lone republican to vote for the house bill that passed tonight (Nov. 7. 09).  Those supporting health care reform definitely saw Cao as a great guy, ...
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• House Narrowly Passes Historic Health Care Bill

  
  Stupidica — Authority: 162
  The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed a massive overhaul of the American health care system Saturday night by a vote of 220 to 215. One Republican, Rep. Joseph Cao of Louisiana, crossed the aisle, while 39 Democrats joined the Republicans in opposing the measure. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called passage ...
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• When Common Sense Meets Mythology

  
  Just Above Sunset — Authority: 425
  Sure it was a cultural shock – imagine growing up in Pittsburgh then attending a small liberal arts college in Ohio in the last four years of the sixties, then heading off to graduate school in the South, or close enough. Durham, North Carolina, was sort of the south. Folks there still had a problem with the Civil ...
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• House passes sweeping healthcare overhaul

  
  Stupidica — Authority: 162
  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The House of Representatives approved a sweeping healthcare reform bill on Saturday, backing the biggest health policy changes in four decades and handing President Barack Obama a crucial victory. On a narrow 220-215 vote, including the support of one Republican, the House endorsed a bill that ...
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• Congress Passes Historic Health Care Reform

  
  Civilianism News — Authority: 130
  The health care reform bill passed tonight in the House, 220-215.  It’s not a fantastic  bill, but it will save lives, and that is the bottom line.  I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Congress and the Democrats for finally getting something done that is meaningful.  Nancy Pelosi deserves ...
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• Anh "Joseph" Caos Statement

  
  FREEDOM EDEN — Authority: 602
  Anh "Joseph" Cao explains his vote, the only Republican defection for the health care bill in the House. Cao Votes for “Life”; Achieves Legislation to Protect the Health of All Americans Tonight, Congressman Anh “Joseph” Cao (LA-2) voted in favor of the comprehensive health reform bill, H.R. 3962, ...
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• Health Care Bill Passes, 220-215; Pelosi, Hoyer, Clyburn Win Big One For Obama (Kratovil Votes No)

  
  Maryland On My Mind — Authority: 121
  Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Rep. Chris Van Hollen, Whip James Clyburn, Majority Leader Steny HoyerWe saw democracy in action tonight. Democracy is not a sure thing. How small is the margin between success and failure.  Between victory and defeat. Progress and regression. How many votes to change history? Whose effort turns ...
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• H.R. 3962 Passes (Roll Call)

  
  FREEDOM EDEN — Authority: 602
  H.R. 3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act, was passed by the House late Saturday night. Heres the roll call , 220 Ayes and 215 Noes. Rich Lowry offers his thoughts. Listening to the debate on the floor today, it was clear that Democrats considered it a moral and ideological obligation to pass this ...
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• House Passes Health Care Reform

  
  Swampland — Authority: 733
  The House of Representatives tonight passed 220-215 sweeping $1.2 trillion health care reform legislation. The bill garnered the support of just one Republican, Joe Cao of Louisiana; 39 Democrats voted against it.The vote, which looked uncertain even going into the House Rules Committee last night, came after the ...
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• Iraq to Award Oil Field To ExxonMobil, Shell

  
  BuzzFlash.net: published — Authority: 550
  First it was the weapons of mass destruction, then it was the war on terrrr, and then, of course, there was the day that God told George Bush to end the tyranny in Iraq. Its probably just coincidental that Iraq is expected to award its giant West Qurna-1 oil field in southern Iraq to a consortium comprising Exxon ...
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• Health Care Bill PASSES House, 220-215

  
  osmoothie — Authority: 488
  FOX News (AP), “ House Votes to Pass Health Care Bill ” The bill drew the votes of 219 Democrats and Rep. Joseph Cao, a first-term Republican who holds an overwhelmingly Democratic seat in New Orleans. Opposed were 176 Republicans and 39 Democrats. BREAKING NEWS – In a victory for President Barack Obama, ...
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• President Obama on Passage of the Affordable Health Care for America Act

  
  Turning Left — Authority: 434
  President Obama issued the following statement on passage of the Affordable Health Care for America Act. Tonight, in an historic vote, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would finally make real the promise of quality, affordable health care for the American people. The Affordable Health Care for ...
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• Wake Up the Senate: Health Care Passes the House

  
  Turning Left — Authority: 434
  The Affordable Health Care for America Act passed the house tonight with two votes to spare.  One Republican,  Rep. Joseph Cao of  Louisiana , crossed the aisle for America tonight and voted in favor of the measure. One lone Republican who gets it. Be sure to thank him. Here are some news links.  Even thought ...
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• Lost

  
  Political Cartoons by Frank Cammuso — Authority: 110
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• Virginia Republicans still struggling to attract minorities

  
  The Washington Post — Authority: 965
  Despite his efforts to reach out to black, Hispanic, Asian and other minority groups in his campaign for governor, Robert F. McDonnells decisive victory Tuesday was largely the result of his overwhelming support among white voters.
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• G.O.P. Tries Tactic to Derail Bill

  
  NYT > Theater — Authority: 916
  One more vote before the final vote.
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• BREAKING: Health Care Reform Passes House (UPDATED X4)

  
  Democrashield.com — Authority: 127
  The House of Representatives voted 220 to 215 to pass health care reform. And the vote was bipartisan–one Republican, Joseph Cao of Louisiana, joined the Democrats in supporting the bill.Congress erupted in cheers and applause as soon as the 218th ‘yea’ vote was cast.This vote is the result of months of effort, ...
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• Health reform passes House

  
  gary scott — Authority: 502
  The House of Representatives just passed the Democratic health care reform bill by a vote of 220 to 215 -- 39 Democrats voted against the bill and one Republican, Rep. Joseph Cao of Louisiana, voted for it. The bill needed 218 votes to pass.
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• Quick Reaction To The Health Care Vote This Evening

  
  The New Ledger Chequer-Board — Authority: 141
  Once it became clear that the Stupak amendment would pass–by the way, it passed thanks to a liberal, pro-choice Speaker of the House pushing for it in order to get the votes of pro-life Democrats on final passage–it was entirely unsurprising to see the health care reform bill pass. End result? A failure to ...
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