Adopted by the national republican convention, held in chicago, may 17, 1860. Our nations strength lies with the family where each new generation gains its moral anchor. Sep 01, 2004 details of the 2004 republican party platform nprs melissa block talks with colorado gov. The republican partys 1980 platform was adopted on the first day of the convention without any serious controversy. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The republican platform favors building and maintaining a strong military as the path to peace and security. Republican platform 2012 the greatest asset of the american economy is the american worker. Constitution party platform as adopted at the 2016 national convention 5 sanctity of life the declaration of independence states.
A safer world and a more hopeful america ronald reagan believed that people were basically good, and had the right to be free. His mother recalled that one day when he was three or four, he picked up a newspaper, acted as if he were reading it, and declared. We dedicate this platform with admiration and gratitude. Republican platform defends traditional marriage, a border. Democrats are committed to protecting and advancing reproductive health, rights, and justice. Sep 01, 2008 representative kevin mccarthy and senator richard burr spoke about the republican party platform adopted the previous week in st. Party platforms past practices communism and civil rights. Republican party platform 2016 constitution more than 90% of federal requirements are now imposed by regulatory agencies this must stop criminal justice those in law enforcement are due our respect. Just as immigrant labor helped build our country in the past, todays legal immigrants are making vital contributions in every aspect of our national life. Steve inskeep talks to rachel hoff, the first openly gay republican on the platform committee. Rather than engage in battles over specifics, the party s.
Sep 05, 1995 the 1996 republican party platform contents. Soon after its passage, the new york times published an editorial calling it the most extreme party platform in recent memory, noting the influence. Party platform nprs scott detrow reports on the party s platform. Jul 19, 2016 the republican party on monday adopted perhaps its most socially conservative platform ever, one that offers a harsh portrayal of homosexuality and a strong defense of the natural family unit.
Following are excerpts from the democratic and republican platforms. Steve inskeep talks to rachel hoff, the first openly gay republican on. We hold these truths to be selfevident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Party platform nprs scott detrow reports on the partys platform. The tea party and the remaking of republican conservatism. We oppose any and all efforts to weaken or undermine that. Their job performance should never be politicized or secondguessed by federal officials. Republican party tried to stretch out primary season in 2012. Be it further resolved, that the following be and hereby are adopted as the rules of the republican party, composed of the rules for the. Republican party conventions asu digital repository. Republican party platform 2012 democratic party platform 2012 abortion we assert the sanctity of human life and affirm that the unborn child has a fundamental individual right. Resolved, the republican national committee asserts that it is not the intent to move the party to the center, but to offer wellqualified conservative republican candidates and support them to victory in the general election. Representative kevin mccarthy and senator richard burr spoke about the republican party platform adopted the previous week in st.
Political systems, government and democratic organization. A look at the 2012 platform from the democratic national convention. Political party comparison chart comparing major party. Republican party platform of 1956 the american presidency project. Yet we stand united today because we are the one party that speaks to all americans s conservatives, moderates, libertarians, independents, and even liberals.
Republican platform defends traditional marriage, a. Aug 28, 2012 the republican national convention platform document. The republican party pledges itself to develop new programs to improve and stabilize farm family income. The republican party of texas unequivocally defends that dream. Abolish national defense authorization act ndaa the republican party of. The party had the most power in the congress during this time, and the result was a number of economic reforms that reduced taxes and revived the economy. We strive to preserve the freedom given to us by god, implemented by our founding fathers. Apr 07, 20 the republican party platform became even more conservative with the arrival of ronald reagan. Preamble principles of the 1996 republican platform introduction principles building a better.
Republican platform 2016 with this platform, we the republican party. A call to action the green platform presents an ecosocial analysis and vision for our country. The republican party platform became even more conservative with the arrival of ronald reagan. If one of the platforms does not include any information on a particular. Preamble principles of the 1996 republican platform introduction principles building a better america tax relief for economic growth balancing the. Untethered from recent gop baggage and policy specifics, the tea party energized disgruntled white. The green party is an established national party, having laid a foundation for candidates to run for public office at all levels, from local to national. He believed that bigotry and prejudice were the worst things a person could be guilty of. Any candidate running as a republican for any public office should be required to complete and return to the county republican party platform questionnaire indicating whether the candidate.
Supreme court of the united states amazon web services. The republican house has so far failed to tackle immigration and its platform does not go far enough in supporting immigration reform, but the grand old party does not share kings views on. Throughout the world people dare to dream of freedom and opportunity. The 2008 republican party platform was recently revised for 2009, and we present it to you in its entirety.
Rather than engage in battles over specifics, the partys. The 2012 republican platform is a statement of who we are and what we believe as a party and our vision for a stronger and freer america. A comparison of the 2012 republican and democratic. While nearly identical in length, they reveal utterly opposite worldviews. Prominent members of the party delivered speeches and discussed the convention theme, a better future. According to the texas tribune, the preamble in the platform of the republican party in texas begins with a statement promoting the importance of.
Aug 30, 2012 it may seem difficult to believe now, but back in 2008, the republican party s platform pdf had a long and detailed section on addressing climate change responsibly. The republican party has acted and will act decisively, compassionately, and with deep human understanding in approaching such problems as those of the aged, the infirm, the mentally ill, and the needy. Nearly four years ago when the people of this nation entrusted their government to president eisenhower and the republican party, we were locked in a costly. Created published chicago press and tribune office, chicago, illinois, may. Comparing major party platforms using the party platforms provided in the session 11. The united states 2008 republican national convention took place at the xcel energy center in saint paul, minnesota, from september 1, through september 4, 2008. Wade and a womans right to make decisions regarding her pregnancy, including a safe and legal abortion, regardless of ability to pay. It may seem difficult to believe now, but back in 2008, the republican partys platform pdf had a long and detailed section on addressing climate change responsibly. August 28, 2012 the 2012 republican national convention platform.
Green party of the united states 1 2010 platform 2010 platform table of contents. Indeed, we are a party s as we are a nation sof mavericks. The president has been regulating to death a free market economy that he does not like and does not understand. The 2012 democratic national party platform document. We, the 2016 republican party of texas, believe in this platform and expect our. Republican party conventions john rhodes grew up a republican. The party seeks to restore the nations military might and to rebuild troop numbers. Greens have succeeded at the onerous task of achieving ballot access in many states, and have steadily overcome obstacles. A full version of the rpt platform can be found at. We, the 2018 republican party of texas, believe in this platform and expect our elected leaders to. We oppose any and all efforts to weaken or undermine that right. Opponents of the policies often criticize the lack of tangible economic growth that 10 democratic party platform of 1960.
Sep 04, 2012 a look at the 2012 platform from the democratic national convention. Wayne christian sd 8 denise mcnamara sd 16 elizabeth case sd 24 johnnie b. Greens have succeeded at the onerous task of achieving ballot access in many states, and have steadily overcome obstacles put in place by democratic and republican party officials. To be sure, rankandfile republicans remained strongly opposed to. A comparison of the 2012 republican and democratic platforms. Republican party during which delegates officially nominated former massachusetts governor mitt romney and representative paul ryan of wisconsin for president and vice president, respectively, for the 2012 election.
Report of platform committee north carolina republican party adopted in convention on june 4, 2010 winstonsalem, nc. Gop should enforce its own party platform on immigration. The pursuit of opportunity has defined america from our very beginning. Rogers sd 1 patrick smith sd 9 richard steenson sd 17 rick miller sd 25 linda kinney sd 2 benjamin collins sd 10 kyleen wright sd 18 doug kelsay sd 26 joe garza. In order to receive full credit you should be able to fill out 80% of the boxes 39. He believed in the golden rule and in the power of prayer. The democratic party strongly and unequivocally supports roe v. Platform republican party of texasrepublican party of texas. The republican party s 1980 platform was adopted on the first day of the convention without any serious controversy. Jul 20, 2016 soon after its passage, the new york times published an editorial calling it the most extreme party platform in recent memory, noting the influence of the party s newly minted nominee, donald trump. The american dream is a dream of equal op portunity for all. These positions could also be summarized as tacit approval of anything president obama wants done.
Republican party platform 2016 democrat party platform 2016. Party platforms election guide 2008 the new york times. The republican party will provide within the framework of individual freedom a greater bargaining power to assure an equitable return for the work and capital supplied by farmers. It is the first school of good citizenship, the engine of. It is the first school of good citizenship, the engine of economic progress, and a haven of security and. Members of a coalition of republican organizations criticized pat buchanans presidential campaign. Jul 31, 2016 regardless of the trumpclinton matchup, its instructive to contrast the republican and democratic party platforms. The first day of the republican partys convention fell on labor day, the last day of the popular minnesota state fair, though because of hurricane gustav, this day was mostly a call for action to help victims and formal, required. The republican national convention platform document. Proposed restriction of freedoms contained in the texas republican party platform for 2010. About the green party the green party of the united states is a federation of state green parties. Assignments and assessments folder, compare and contrast the democratic party, republican party and a chosen third party on major issues. Regardless of the trumpclinton matchup, its instructive to contrast the republican and democratic party platforms. Details of the 2004 republican party platform nprs melissa block talks with colorado gov.
The republican party on monday adopted perhaps its most socially conservative platform ever, one that offers a harsh portrayal of homosexuality and a strong defense of the natural family unit. The 2012 republican national convention platform document. The 2012 republican national convention was a gathering held by the u. The gop would abandon treaties that benefit adversaries and would modernize the u. The republican party platform john chancellor reporting.