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”

• Fiorina: ‘I Share Sarah Palin’s Values’

  
  The Washington Independent — Authority: 761
  During this morning’s American Spectator breakfast with journalists, Carly Fiorina, who is running for a U.S. Senate seat in California, fielded a friendly question about whether Sarah Palin would back her over her 2010 GOP primary opponent Chuck DeVore. “I have no idea,” said Fiorina. “You’ll have to ask ...
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• Tax Increase Needed For War In Afghanistan

  
  CAFFEINATED POLITICS — Authority: 511
  I have made it clear that I think more troops are required to fight the Taliban in Afghanistan.  I also am one of those who think President Lincoln was correct by understanding that wars that are correct to fight also have to be paid for by the nation.    President Bush never offered a way to [...]
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• “It Will Get Done”

  
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  Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News , World News , and News about the Economy Chuck Schumer offered a bullish outlook on the Senate push for health care legislation in an interview with Matt Lauer on NBC’s “Today” show on Monday. Faced with growing questions over the viability of Majority Leader Harry ...
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• The Albany Curse

  
  The Daily Politics - NY Daily News Blogs — Authority: 727
  Todays Marist poll reveals something that should come as no surprise, but also should strike fear in the hearts of incumbents planning to see re-election next fall: New Yorkers are not big fans of Albany. Seventy-one percent of those polled said major changes are necessary at the state Capitol, while 11 percent ...
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• Palin And The Apocalypse

  
  Newshoggers.com — Authority: 647
  By Steve Hynd The scariest domestic political story of the day is this one: " Matters of faith, politics on table as Palin visits Graham " "Hes followed her career and likes her strong stand on faith," said son Franklin Graham, who was present for the 2 1/2-hour get-together. "Daddy feels God was using her to ...
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• Yes, We Do

  
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• Sanford impeachment measure to be formally considered

  
  Anderson Cooper 360 — Authority: 647
  Sanford impeachment measure to be formally considered. Peter Hamby CNN Political Producer A special House committee in South Carolina will formally consider an impeachment resolution against Gov. Mark Sanford for the first time next Tuesday, the Republican chairman of the committee told CNN Friday. The ...
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• Relying On Republicans: It’s Always Darkest Before It Goes Pitch Black

  
  Dr. Melissa Clouthier — Authority: 647
  I mean, it’s always darkest before the dawn. Yeah, that’s what I meant. Do you have any confidence that the Republicans will fight passage of this disastrous health care bill? With 60% of America against this bill , one would think this fight would be pretty safe fight. That is, people are on your side. The ...
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• Highlights Lowlights from Sarah Palin’s Book Signing in Columbus, Ohio

  
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  On November 20, 2009, at a Borders bookstore in Columbus, Ohio, Sarah Palin held a book signing event in support of “Going Rogue”. Palin’s supporters wanted her to run for the presidency, but they weren’t exactly sure what she’d do as president. Short on specifics, most of them were uncertain what her policy ...
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• Moderates Give, Take In Dems’ New Quest For 60

  
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  Senate Democrats, fresh off of their Saturday win in pushing forward debate on their version of health care legislation, are beginning a new lobbying push for a new round of support from key moderates. With Saturday’s successful vote to continue debate on Harry Reid’s reform bill  Democrats face a new test to ...
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• Can’t Say No to Government Healthcare

  
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  Yesterday, I reported on the irony of McCain’s former health care advisor, who is losing his health insurance and has a preexisting condition. But the irony keeps coming. Earlier this month, wing-nut Michele Bachmann sponsored a protest against health care reform at the Capitol, with angry protesters ...
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• Is Anyone PRO-GUN in Virginia on Tuesday December 1st

  
  AmmoLand.com — Authority: 608
  Is Anyone PRO-GUN in Virginia on Tuesday December 1st? Virginia Gun Owners Coalition Virginia - - (AmmoLand.com) - Yes! And Election Day is a great time to lobby the politicians because it is dangerous to have Senators in Richmond who are afraid to be specific about what supporting the 2nd Amendment means. ...
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• The Bloomberg-Palin Show

  
  The Daily Politics - NY Daily News Blogs — Authority: 727
  Here are all the photos taken of Sarah Palins October 2007 meeting at City Hall with Mayor Bloomberg, compliments of DN City Hall Bureau Chief Adam Lisberg. As he reported yesterday , Lisberg requested the shots through a July 8 Freedom of Information Law request that wasnt filled until two weeks after the Nov. 3 ...
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• Rep. Dennis Moore to announce retirement

  
  Stupidica — Authority: 172
  Rep. Dennis Moore (D-Kan.) is set to announce Monday that he will not seek reelection next year, sources confirmed to The Hill. Moore’s exit will pave the way for a tough open seat defense for Democrats, as the six-term incumbent has resolutely held on to a conservative-leaning district that has often frustrated ...
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• Right-Wing Madness Returns

  
  The Smirking Chimp - News And Commentary from the Vast Left-Wing Conspiracy — Authority: 631
  The hoopla over former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin’s memoir is the latest sign that the madness, which has dominated American political life for most of the last three decades, has returned – and may be on its way to a political restoration in 2010 and beyond. The outbreak of Palin-mania follows the right-wing ...
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• Not very funny, just sad and true

  
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  The other day we said, regarding the President’s trip to China, that he who pays the piper calls the tune . As it turns out, that theme was featured as the opening act of SNL. Obama was featured as a buffoon who spouts economic nonsense. “I am noticing that each of your plans to save money involves spending ...
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• John McCain Might be challenged by a Tea Bag Supporter, JD Hayworth

  
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  Over the weekend I read an article that said John McCain might have to run against a member of the Tea bag movement. In a hypothetical Rasmussen poll John McCain has 45% support compared to former Congressman, conservative radio talk show host J.D. Hayworth’s 43%. Two per cent separates the two. “On his radio show ...
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• 23 November 2009

  
  blueollie — Authority: 140
  Workout notes I stayed up too late watching the Bears loose to the Eagles; the Bears basically lost it when they had to settle for field goals 4 different times; thrice in the first half. The final was 24-20, Eagles. So I ended up swimming 2200 yards; the form felt ok; 500 warm up, 500 drill/swim (fins), 5 x (25 ...
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• Strategy

  
  Dependable Erection — Authority: 130
  For the past 40 years or so, Republicans have opposed every Democratic initiative, hoping to pick off a few "moderate" or "conservative" Democrats to vote against their party. They reason, correctly, that Americans will figure that if the Democrats cant stand up to a bunch of wheezing old fart bed-wetters, how in the ...
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• Doug Hoffman, NY district 23 election, Update, November 23, 2009, Voting machine failure, Virus, Ghost in the Machine, Sequoia/Dominion ImageCast voting machines, pilot program

  
  Citizen Wells — Authority: 583
  The spectre of voting machine failure and voter fraud still lingers over the NY District 23 election between Doug Hoffman and Bill Owens. The Gouverneur Times is reporting today, November 23, 2009. “Ghost in the Machine” “John Conklin, Communications Director for the New York State Board of Elections issued ...
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