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The Grand Old Party

The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties of the United States, along with the Democratic Party. It is often referred to as the Grand Old Party or the GOP. Founded in 1854 by anti-slavery expansion activists and modernizers, the Republican Party quickly surpassed the Whig Party as the principal opposition to the Democratic Party. In 1860, it came to power with the election of Abraham Lincoln to the presidency. The party presided over the American Civil War and Reconstruction and was harried by internal factions and scandals toward the end of the 19th century. Today, the party supports a conservative platform (from an American political perspective), with further foundations in economic liberalism, fiscal conservatism, and social conservatism.


The former U.S. President, George W. Bush, was the 19th Republican to hold that office. Republicans currently fill a minority of seats in both the United States Senate and the House of Representatives, hold a minority of state governorships, and control a minority of state legislatures. The party's unsuccessful nominee for President in the 2008 election was Senator John McCain of Arizona. It is currently the second largest party with 55 million registered members, encompassing roughly one-third of the electorate.

 
History of the G.O.P.

The Republican Party was conceived in the early 1850s by anti-slavery activists and individuals who believed that government should grant western lands to settlers free of charge. The first informal meeting of the party took place in Ripon, Wisconsin, a small town northwest of Milwaukee. The first official Republican meeting took place on July 6, 1854 in Jackson, Michigan. The name "Republican" was chosen because it alluded to equality and reminded individuals of Thomas Jefferson's Democratic-Republican Party. At the Jackson convention, the new party adopted a platform and nominated candidates for office in Michigan.

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Somerset County Republicans ~ Welcome You...

Here at the Somerset County Maryland Republican Party, we firmly believe that the correct path for the continued prosperity of our beloved county is to continue to adhere to the belief that government works best when it is small, efficient and fiscally responsible; that society advances when government strives to create an environment for businesses and private industry to thrive; is dedicated to the principle that society has an obligation to help those that cannot help themselves; is dedicated to the proposition that we were all created equal in the eyes of God; and that discrimination at any level must not be tolerated. This philosophy is not unique to Republicans. Many Marylanders of all political parties believe in and embrace these ideals.


To Somerset County Republicans – be confident in knowing that we have the correct message and philosophy to take our state and its citizens to even greater prosperity.


To our neighbors of other political persuasions – please give us and our message a serious look. I know you will like what you see.


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Party Platform

This is a platform of enduring principle, not passing convenience – the product of the most open and transparent process in American political history. We offer it to our fellow Americans in the assurance that our Republican ideals are those that unify our country: Courage in the face of foreign foes. An optimistic patriotism, driven by a passion for freedom. Devotion to the inherent dignity and rights of every person. Faith in the virtues of self-reliance, civic commitment, and concern for one another. Distrust of government's interference in people's lives. Dedication to a rule of law that both protects and preserves liberty.


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