John Hoffman is a classical liberal and self-funded outsider trying to change the GOP.
Henry Young is a Rockefeller Republican.
John Wayne is a law and order conservative with a good record as Governor of Minnesota.
Arthur G. Reed is a neoconservative who chaired the 9/11 commission.
List of presidents since Watergate, which caused the new party system:
- 1974-1977 Gerald Ford (DR)
- 1977-1981 Jimmy Carter (FL)
- 1981-1989 Ronald Reagan (DR)
Summary of Ronald Reagan's term, also in 1987 congress passed a law that made presidential primaries happen in one day in every state for a party (but the party got to choose when that date would be)
With an incumbent president being term-limited, his party has had many people announce their candidacy, including the vice president, who some in the party are wary of. The president, Ronald Reagan, has not made an endorsement.
George Bush: George H.W. Bush is the incumbent vice president, but he is much less popular amongst Americans than his boss. Despite this, he follows the conservative guidelines: having the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer in schools, keeping capital punishment, creating a Human Life Amendment, low taxes, and gun rights. When the Iran-Contra affair became public, Bush claimed that he had been "out of the loop" and unaware of the diversion of funds, which has lead many of the liberal Democratic-Republicans to not trust him, believing that he was indeed aware of the affair. An endorsement from Reagan would almost definitely secure him the nomination, but Reagan still remains silent.
Paul Simon: Paul Simon has served as a senator from Illinois since 1985 after being elected by a very slim margin in 1984. Describing himself as a "pay-as-you-go Democratic-Republican", Simon represents the liberal wing of the DRP, and is a vocal critic of Reagan's foreign policy. He is famous for constantly wearing his horn-rimmed glasses and bowtie. He is also seen as a reform candidate: he has attacked opinion polls, saying that politicians practice "followership" instead of "leadership" by casting votes based off of public opinion instead of what they think is best for the nation, and he has attacked the growing occurrence of obscenity and violence in the media, which has gained him slight popularity amongst socially conservative Christians, specifically evangelicals. He is very popular amongst suburbanites.
Bob Dole: The first ever Democratic-Republican vice presidential nominee, Bob Dole has served as a senator from Kansas since 1969, and is the current leader of the Senate Democratic-Republican Conference an
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I might do another later.
As time goes on, most of the GOP's base moves past the incident that took place at the Capitol in 2021. The Republicans focus their efforts on delegitimizing the Biden administration, perpetuating the claim of a stolen election and promising a return to a fair democracy and stronger election security policies. Thus, the clear frontrunner for the Republican nomination is none other than...
Former President Donald Trump of Florida
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The still-popular former President has thrown his hat into the ring once again, declaring his "Save America" initiative. He highlights the Biden-Harris administration's inability to control inflation rates early on, as well as, of course, the administration's fight against the democratic voting process. If elected to a second, non-consecutive term, Trump promises to prioritize election integrity and a return to his America First policies. His run has cleared most of the Republican primary field, but there remains another major GOP contender.
Former Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan of Georgia
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After declining to run for a second term as Lieutenant Governor of Georgia in 2022, Duncan has worked toward his campaign for the presidency. As early as 2021, he promoted his book entitled GOP 2.0, in which he envisions a Republican Party that has moved on from Trump and his divisive rhetoric. As Lieutenant Governor, he received backlash and even death threats for acknowledging Biden's 2020 victory. However, he remains a sharp critic of the president, opposing his vaccine mandates and massive infrastructure bills.
Will the voters stick with President Trump, or has the time for a new GOP already commenced?
The state GOP in Arizona, Kansas, South Carolina, and Nevada are planning to not hold primaries next year, instead opting for conventions that would select delegates for the national convention next summer.
Generally, as private organizations, political parties in the U.S. are under no legal obligation to democratically choose their nominees for general elections; parties could choose to select nominees by tennis match. Nevertheless, in the modern era the major parties have opted for more-or-less democratic means of choosing presidential nominees, including primaries and caucuses, with the party leadership maintaining some arguable sway in the form of 'superdelegates'. The President's campaign has argued that cancelling the primaries will save money, as he was guaranteed to win in any event, while his primary challengers have derided the moves by the state parties as tyrannical.
Is this a good idea for the state parties? On a broader sense, is abandoning the primary in favor of a party convention to select their delegates for the national convention a good idea? Should parties dispose of the presidential primary entirely when their party's incumbent is running again, or does it serve a valuable purpose?
Pick your preferred candidate for the nomination
The Republicans will have a tough time winning in 1964, especially with the nomination of Bobby Kennedy for the Democrats. However, in a speck of hope, they have attracted a new wing of support - the "New Conservatives" also known as Neoconservatives. But, before the GOP attracts new to support it will have to unite its different factions.
William Scranton -
William "Bill" Scranton II hails from the Keystone State of Pennsylvania. Coming from a family that has a rich history in politics and named the city of Scranton (where The Office was made), politics was an easy profession for Bill to enter. He started in the State Department under President Eisenhower (and has continued to keep his close contact with the former President who is rumored to have privately urged him to run). As Ike left office, he entered office in 1960 at the US House of Reps. He is a firm "Liberal" Republican, supporting much of JFK's social policies including Civil Rights and the Peace Corps. Elected in 1962 as a moderate, he has continued his liberal streak. During his tenure, he has increased state spending by 40%, created a new education system, and presided over a lowering of unemployment. This has made Scranton the darling of the Liberals after Nelson Rockefeller's loss in 1960. But, a Scranton win could drive even more normal conservatives to George Wallace...
Barry Goldwater -
Barry Goldwater, Senator from Arizona
Senator Barry M. Goldwater is known as "Mr. Conservative" and hails from Arizona. After fighting in World War 2, Goldwater returned to America with an eye for politics. Winning in 1952 in a historic win against the Senate Majority Leader Ernest McFarland in Arizona. In the Senate, he has been the leading Conservative voice. His positions are strongly Anti-Communist, against labor corruption, for lower taxes and lower government spending, and lower farm subsidies. Goldwater is also very well-liked among his fellow Senators and is seen as a "dangerous man" by many in the public at large. This is in no small part due to his jokes about nuking the men's room of the Kremlin and other gaffes. On the issue of Civil Rights, Goldwater has had a long record of supporting racial integr
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Is it worth it for them to change their rules to get less scandalous candidates in the future? Or was this just a fluke?
If they should, how should they change them and what considerations and constraints should they consider?
Should they require some self vetting before the primaries like releasing tax returns ahead of time?
Should they change the voting mechanisms? What impact would that have?
Overview
President Smith’s worst nightmare has come true as she faces a united opposition from both the Conservative & Liberal wings of the Party. The odds do not look good for her, as her approval rating has hit an abysmal 28%. Attorney General Richard Nixon has stated that he will direct the Department of Justice to “observe & ensure the integrity of the election system.” This has in turn lead to allegations from Goldwater that “The Blonde Beast may try to deploy her Gestapo to suppress the vote, but we will not ‘Let it Happen Here!’”
Margaret Chase Smith
The 67 year old incumbent President is facing an uphill battle, and may be the first incumbent President since Andrew Johnson to not gain the re-nomination of their own party. She has defended her actions, stating that they are necessary and that the only reason they aren’t working is because of the “extremist traitors in Congress.” She has even suggested that both the ANP & the SPA be banned. She has received public support from both AG Nixon & FBI Director Hoover. She still claims to be a social moderate and an advocate for a strong foreign policy, however, Goldwater and his supporters call those hollow promises.
Barry Goldwater
The 55 year Majority Leader, Senator from Arizona, and Major General in the United States Air Force Reserve is running an active opposition to President Smith. He has stated that she has betrayed the basic values of America with her “tyrannical campaign of oppression.” He has become the face of Smith’s opposition, commanding respect from both Republicans & Democrats. He has called for an end to the inaction & bullying from the White House, calling the current situation “not just a tragedy for the nation, but for the whole world.” He calls for a return to American values and the restoration of the proper balance of power between the State’s & the federal government. He calls for an end to the disastrous & unconstitutional campaign of surveillance that Smith has carried out, stating that MacArthur was planning on it ending after he left office. He supports State’s Rights & Civil Rights, the nuclear & space programs, a strong foreign policy, and “free, but fair, trade.”
Harold Stassen
The 57 year old former Governor of Minnesota & former Secretary of Defense is mounting a liberal campaign, calling out Rockefeller, Romney, Lodge Jr., and other Liberals for not taking a strong stand against Chase. He has stated that
... keep reading on reddit ➡John Hoffman is a classical liberal and self-funded outsider trying to change the GOP.
Henry Young is a Rockefeller Republican.
John Wayne is a law and order conservative with a good record as Governor of Minnesota.
John Hoffman is a classical liberal and self-funded outsider trying to change the GOP.
Henry Young is a Rockefeller Republican.
John Wayne is a law and order conservative with a good record as Governor of Minnesota.
Arthur G. Reed is a neoconservative who chaired the 9/11 commission.
John Hoffman is a classical liberal and self-funded outsider trying to change the GOP.
Henry Young is a Rockefeller Republican.
John Wayne is a law and order conservative with a good record as Governor of Minnesota.
John Hoffman is a classical liberal and self-funded outsider trying to change the GOP.
Henry Young is a Rockefeller Republican.
John Wayne is a law and order conservative with a good record as Governor of Minnesota.
John Hoffman is a classical liberal and self-funded outsider trying to change the GOP.
Henry Young is a Rockefeller Republican.
John Wayne is a law and order conservative with a good record as Governor of Minnesota.
Arthur G. Reed is a neoconservative who chaired the 9/11 commission.
John Hoffman is a classical liberal and self-funded outsider trying to change the GOP.
Henry Young is a Rockefeller Republican.
John Wayne is a law and order conservative with a good record as Governor of Minnesota.
John Hoffman is a classical liberal and self-funded outsider trying to change the GOP.
Henry Young is a Rockefeller Republican.
John Wayne is a law and order conservative with a good record as Governor of Minnesota.
John Wayne: 102
Henry Young: 48
Mike Hoffman: 47
We can project Governor of Minnesota John Wayne has won the Nevada caucus.
