Republicans

Should Republicans Have a Purity Test for Candidates?

Opinion - November 24, 2009

Should the RNC exclude politicians who don't match the party's platform? more >>

Republicans Push European-Style Political System

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - November 23, 2009

Some RNC members want strict party platforms. Why do they hate America? more >>

Faith-Based Challenges Show a New Rift in the GOP

By Dan Gilgoff - Nation & World - November 20, 2009

Conservative faith activists are poised to support challengers over establishment Republicans. more >>

GOP's Foxx: Republicans Passed Civil Rights Act

By Paul Bedard - Nation & World - November 19, 2009

Republican House member says it was the GOP, not LBJ or the Democrats, who passed civil rights laws. more >>

Sarah Palin's 'Going Rogue' as Christian Literature

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - November 18, 2009

Sarah Palin's book is written as much for Christian readers as for political junkies. more >>

A Woman's Place Is in the Republican Party--or Should Be

By Mary Kate Cary - Opinion - November 18, 2009

The male-dominated party just doesn't understand what women want. more >>

Sabato: The Democrats Aren't Doomed

By Paul Bedard - Nation & World - November 13, 2009

The popular political pundit doesn't buy the GOP belief that the House will shift in 2010. more >>

Giddy Republicans Foresee Bigger House Gains in 2010 Than in 1994

By Paul Bedard - Nation & World - November 11, 2009

New Gallup Poll shows first GOP advantage in 2010 election, especially among independent voters. more >>

7 Lessons for Democrats and Republicans From the 2009 Elections

By Tom Davis - Opinion - November 6, 2009

Seven lessons the parties need to learn from Tuesday's races. more >>

Where Democrats and Republicans Shop

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - November 5, 2009

Dems shop at the Gap, Republicans wear Limited Brands. more >>

The Lesson Republicans Must Learn from Virginia and New Jersey

By Mary Kate Cary - Opinion - November 4, 2009

Finding the right issues to appeal to an increasingly conservative country. more >>

Election Results Show a Mixed Night for the Christian Right

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - November 4, 2009

The movement loses in New York's 23rd Congressional District but gains in Maine. more >>

GOP Sweeps Big Governor Victories in Virginia and New Jersey

Nation & World - November 4, 2009

Republicans wrested political control from Democrats in Virginia and New Jersey. more >>

Fiscal Conservatives Threatening to Take Over the Republican Party? Great!

By Mary Kate Cary - Mary Kate Cary - November 3, 2009

Tea partiers have raised important questions for the future of Republican Party. more >>

Republican Victories Would Lay Bare Internal Democratic Conflicts

By Doug Heye - Doug Heye - November 3, 2009

It's all about the independents in 2010. more >>

Hey Pawlenty: Is George W. Bush a Republican?

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - November 3, 2009

W. supported bank bailouts. Pawlenty says that's a non-Republican position. more >>

Limbaugh, Palin Urge Right to Purge Moderates From Republican Party

Nation & World - November 3, 2009

A House race highlights drive to purge moderates from the Republican Party. more >>

New Jersey, Virginia, New York Races Show Republican Need to Expand the Tent

By Mary Kate Cary - Mary Kate Cary - October 30, 2009

Hopefully, they will learn the right lessons on Tuesday. more >>

Colorado Democrats' Political Prospects Ride on Economic Recovery

By Laura Chapin - Laura Chapin - October 29, 2009

If economy continues to recuperate, Republicans' fiscal-responsibility argument will weaken. more >>

2012 Fault Lines in NY-23 House Special Election

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - October 28, 2009

The 2012 race starts to take shape in upstate New York. more >>

The Republican Civil War in the NY-23 House Special Election

By Robert Schlesinger - Opinion - October 28, 2009

Republicans lean a little heavier in upstate New York. more >>

Conservatives v. Republicans in New York 23 Race

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - October 27, 2009

Why win when you can lose on principle? more >>

Democrats More Likely to Get H1N1 Vaccine Than Republicans

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - October 16, 2009

Cue questions truth versus truthiness more >>

Pelosi Puts Republicans in Their Place in McChrystal-Afghanistan Flap

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - October 9, 2009

The NRCC should choose its words more wisely, lest they have to eat them. more >>

GOP Insider Pulls Bipartisan Fans for Virginia Delegate Race

By Paul Bedard - Nation & World - October 5, 2009

The Cheneys, Thompsons, and an ally of Democrat Tim Kaine back a Republican in a local Virginia race. more >>