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Republican Party (RP)[?]
This page contains information about the Republican Party (RP).
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Details
Nation[?]: United States of Baltusia (Baltusia)
Seats[?] in Congress of the United States[?]: 0
Color[?]:
Description[?]:
| The Republican Party was formed by disparate right-wing groups in June 4907 to compete against the two-left wing parties that had alternated in government in Baltusia for the previous twenty years. At the first Presidential and Congressional election that the Republican Party competed in September 4908 the Party secured over 70% of the vote, winning the Presidency and securing a two-thirds majority in Congress. In the hundred years since 4908 the Republican Party has dominated Baltusian politics, controlling the Presidency for 65 of the 95 years between 4908-5003 and forming the government for most of this period. Although the Republicans formed the only right-wing party for most of the 4900's, in the 4990's several other centre-right and far-right parties emerged in Baltusia, reducing the Republican Party share of the vote. The Republicans remain the largest and oldest right-wing party in Baltusia. == Leadership The Party is effectively leaderless although significant individuals within the Party include the President of Baltusia (if elected), the Majority or Minority Leader of the Party in Congress and successful Gubernatorial candidates. Prior to Presidential elections the Republican Party runs a primary campaign to allow the supporters of the Party to choose the Presidential candidate. === Presidents The Republicans dominated Presidential elections during the 4900's, holding the Presidency for 65 of the 95 years between 4908 and 5003. September 4908 – September 4916 John McDonald September 4920 - September 4928 James Adams September 4928 - September 4930 Ronald Madison April 4950 - Sep 4972 Karina Curschmann Sep 4972 - Sep 4978 - Jessica Bradbury Nov 4984 - Dec 4996 - Gloria de Wallis Dec 4996 - Dec 5003 - Tim McCarthy == Governments In the early 50th century the Republicans emerged as a dominant party in Baltusian politics, forming the majority of governments since 4908. - September 4908 - May 4913 - http://classic.particracy.net/viewbill.php?billid=641574 - Governed alone. - May 4913 - November 4920 - http://classic.particracy.net/viewbill.php?billid=642190 - Governed with the United Party. - November 4920 - March 4929 - http://classic.particracy.net/viewbill.php?billid=643169 - Governed alone. - March 4929 - September 4933 - http://classic.particracy.net/viewbill.php?billid=643930 - Governed with the Democratic Conservative Party September 4933 - November 4935 - http://classic.particracy.net/viewbill.php?billid=644198 Junior party in government with the Socialist Unity Party. May 4950 - August 4951 - http://classic.particracy.net/viewbill.php?billid=645425 Governed alone. August 4951 - September 4960 - http://classic.particracy.net/viewbill.php?billid=645478 lead party with the Hosian Representation Party. September 4960 - September 4978 - http://classic.particracy.net/viewbill.php?billid=646120 Governed alone. January 4985 - October 4985 - http://classic.particracy.net/viewbill.php?billid=647807 Governed alone. October 4985 - November 4998 - http://classic.particracy.net/viewbill.php?billid=647819 Led a coalition with the Sunflower Alliance. November 4998 - October 5001 - http://classic.particracy.net/viewbill.php?billid=648542 Led a coalition with the Sunflower Alliance and the Central Party. October 5001 - - http://classic.particracy.net/viewbill.php?billid=648683 Led a coalition with the Sunflower Alliance, Central Party and the Baltusian Conservative Party. Between 4908 and 5003 the Republican Party have been in government for 73 of the 95 years, and was the lead party in government for 71 of these 73 years. == Ideology The Republican Party was historically a big tent right-wing party committed to; - A strong military - Separation of Church and State, but with the explicit caveat that all should be free to practice their Hosian faith. The party is strongly supportive of the religious right. - Isolationism, the party doesn’t care for international affairs or immigrants - Baltusia’s “Baltusian” (read “Luthorian”) heritage. At times segregationist and white nationalist. - Pro-business but keen on welfare and strong trade unions - Social conservatism In the 4990's the party shed much of its far-right support. The Republicans became a more pragmatic centre-right party, working in coalition governments with the Sunflower Alliance, Baltusian Conservatives and centre-left Central Party. = Support Base The Republican Party draws it support from the following groups - Business elites - Evangelical Hosians - Baltusian nationalists - Social conservatives - The agricultural community and those who live in rural areas. Alternatively, the Republican Party has historically performed poorly amongst non-whites, members of the Aurorian Patriarchal Church and those with no religious background. In the 4990's the Republican electoral coalition began to fragment, dropping from 44% of the vote in 4988 to 21% of the vote in 5000. Moderate and pro-business elites shifted to the Sunflower Alliance and the Baltusian Conservative Party, while nationalist and far-right elements shifted to the Libertarian Party and the National Movement. =History ==Formation (4908) The Republican Party was formed by disparate right-wing groups in June 4907 to compete against the two-left wing parties that had alternated in government in Baltusia for the previous twenty years. At the first Presidential and Congressional election that the Republican Party competed in September 4908 the Party secured over 70% of the vote, winning the Presidency and securing a two-thirds majority in Congress. ==Dominance (4908-4935) After its explosive win in the 4908 Presidential and Senate the Republicans dominated Baltusian politics for a 25 year period. During this time the Republicans were able to radically reshape the country in a more conservative direction, implementing legislation to encourage the free market. In 4913 the Republicans implemented segregation across the country (http://classic.particracy.net/viewbill.php?billid=641708), laws that weren't officially rescinded until 4929 (http://classic.particracy.net/viewbill.php?billid=643894). Republican dominance was ended after the formation of the Democratic Conservative Party in 4928, which in three elections successfully reduced the Republican vote and disorganised the party to such an extent that it struggled through the 4930's. ==Opposition (4935-4945) The period 4935 to 4945 represented a low point in Republican Party history. Through ten years and six elections the party repeatedly failed to defeat its Socialist opponents. The Party was stuck between 43-48% and was confined to opposition at the national level. ==Collapse and rebirth (4945-4950) After another electoral defeat the Republican Party collapsed and ceased to function at the national level. During this time the governing Socialist Unity Party implemented a series of legislation that enacted a Socialist state, including changing the flag and the name of Baltusia from the United States to the United Socialist Republic. ==Curschmann era (4950-4978) ==Second collapse and rebirth (4978-4984) ==Multiparty era (4984-5004) The Republican Party had always considered itself a big-tent right wing party an had typically. However from 4988 onwards a series of faction within the party broke away to form the centre-right Sunflower Alliance and the far-right Libertarian Party. Further splits occurred in the late 4990' and by the time of the 5000 elections the Republicans were merely the largest of five parties covering the right-wing spectrum. ==Centre-right alliance (5004 onwards- |
Ministries
This party is not part of the national cabinet.
Political Positions
| Ideology | Position | Visibility | Coherency |
| Centralization | unitarist-leaning | excellent | perfect |
| Civil Rights | restrictive-leaning | excellent | perfect |
| Ecology | moderate skeptic | excellent | perfect |
| Foreign Relations | isolationist-leaning | excellent | perfect |
| Government Responsibilities | small government-leaning | excellent | perfect |
| Market | regulator-leaning | excellent | perfect |
| Military | moderate militarist | excellent | perfect |
| Morality | moderate conservative | excellent | perfect |
| Religion | secular-leaning | excellent | perfect |
Affiliations
This party is a member of the following organizations:
- International Fellowship of Disciples (Charismic Hosian Churches)
- Capitalist Coalition
- United Nationalists
- Pro-life parties
- Religious Roundtable
- World Communion of Ameliorate Churches
- Conservatives International
- Anti-Communist League (ACL)
- Holy Church of Luthori
- Parties for National Sovereignty
Election Results
History Table
| Month | Votes | Total Votes | Votes (%) | Votes (%) (+) | Seats | Total Seats | Seats (%) | Seats (+) |
| September 4908 | 27,986,235 | 38,915,581 | 71.92 | +71.92 | 299 | 435 | 68.74 | +299 |
| September 4912 | 24,670,439 | 44,238,101 | 55.77 | -16.15 | 236 | 435 | 54.25 | -63 |
| September 4916 | 24,829,196 | 59,379,986 | 41.81 | -13.95 | 41 | 100 | 41.00 | -195 |
| September 4920 | 34,386,490 | 63,512,229 | 54.14 | +12.33 | 55 | 100 | 55.00 | +14 |
| September 4924 | 32,294,772 | 64,121,947 | 50.36 | -3.78 | 51 | 100 | 51.00 | -4 |
| September 4928 | 21,757,262 | 59,441,484 | 36.60 | -13.76 | 37 | 100 | 37.00 | -14 |
| September 4930 | 21,290,680 | 60,491,322 | 35.20 | -1.41 | 35 | 100 | 35.00 | -2 |
| September 4932 | 22,636,724 | 60,065,689 | 37.69 | +2.49 | 38 | 100 | 38.00 | +3 |
| March 4933 | 26,278,241 | 32,561,810 | 80.70 | +43.02 | 81 | 100 | 81.00 | +43 |
| March 4935 | 21,908,199 | 50,637,437 | 43.26 | -37.44 | 43 | 100 | 43.00 | -38 |
| March 4937 | 26,822,134 | 55,663,433 | 48.19 | +4.92 | 48 | 100 | 48.00 | +5 |
| March 4939 | 26,464,670 | 55,924,290 | 47.32 | -0.86 | 45 | 100 | 45.00 | -3 |
| March 4941 | 27,155,463 | 55,517,105 | 48.91 | +1.59 | 49 | 100 | 49.00 | +4 |
| March 4943 | 25,990,900 | 54,984,783 | 47.27 | -1.64 | 46 | 100 | 46.00 | -3 |
| March 4945 | 26,099,387 | 55,290,950 | 47.20 | -0.07 | 47 | 100 | 47.00 | +1 |
| April 4950 | 33,818,874 | 63,185,980 | 53.52 | +6.32 | 107 | 200 | 53.50 | +60 |
| March 4954 | 18,501,688 | 59,224,105 | 31.24 | -22.28 | 62 | 200 | 31.00 | -45 |
| March 4958 | 24,280,679 | 61,856,607 | 39.25 | +8.01 | 79 | 200 | 39.50 | +17 |
| February 4960 | 29,838,137 | 53,708,199 | 55.56 | +16.30 | 112 | 200 | 56.00 | +33 |
| September 4963 | 26,798,215 | 47,257,533 | 56.71 | +1.15 | 115 | 200 | 57.50 | +3 |
| September 4966 | 26,124,545 | 46,195,898 | 56.55 | -0.16 | 115 | 200 | 57.50 | +0 |
| September 4969 | 57,180,591 | 57,341,570 | 99.72 | +43.17 | 200 | 200 | 100.00 | +85 |
| September 4972 | 63,012,390 | 63,253,646 | 99.62 | -0.10 | 100 | 100 | 100.00 | -100 |
| September 4975 | 11,731,504 | 11,731,504 | 100.00 | +0.38 | 100 | 100 | 100.00 | +0 |
| November 4984 | 31,675,434 | 56,211,438 | 56.35 | -43.65 | 57 | 100 | 57.00 | -43 |
| December 4988 | 29,293,838 | 66,322,079 | 44.17 | -12.18 | 45 | 100 | 45.00 | -12 |
| December 4992 | 20,679,751 | 64,116,896 | 32.25 | -11.92 | 33 | 100 | 33.00 | -12 |
| December 4996 | 17,920,643 | 63,239,936 | 28.34 | -3.92 | 28 | 100 | 28.00 | -5 |
| December 5000 | 13,988,054 | 66,070,616 | 21.17 | -7.17 | 22 | 100 | 22.00 | -6 |
| December 5003 | 14,023,875 | 64,553,119 | 21.72 | +0.55 | 22 | 100 | 22.00 | +0 |
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Absolute Graph
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Legislation
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Legislative Agenda
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Voting Record
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| Random fact: Any RP law granting extraordinary "emergency powers" or dictator-like powers to a government must be passed by at least a 2/3rds majority, but (like all RP laws) may always be overturned by a simple majority vote of the legislature. |
| Random quote: "Prejudices subsist in people's imagination long after they have been destroyed by their experience." - Ernest Dimnet |