Republican Party (United States)
As the Republican National Convention wrapped up in Philadelphia, a group of voters across the United States expressed skepticism about the party's efforts to project a more diverse image. Tamara Allen, an executive assistant for Hands On Atlanta, a nonprofit service organization, was heartened at first by the
Republican Party (United States)
House Republican Conference Chairman J.C. Watts and Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., are embarking on a series of bus tours aimed at luring minority and independent voters to support congressional Republican candidates in key swing-state districts. The duo's bus tour, which will take them through New Jersey, New
Republican Party (United States)
As the governors of Texas, both George W. Bush and Dick Cheney have benefited from the state's lucrative business climate. For Bush, the sale of his ownership stake in the Texas Rangers baseball team netted a significant profit of $14.9 million in 1999, from an initial investment
Republican Party (United States)
Lynne V. Cheney, a 58-year-old woman and wife of Dick Cheney, is a highly influential figure with a national reputation for being a passionate opponent of "political correctness." She has been a leading cultural warrior and darling of the right, advocating for a more conservative approach to American
McCain, John
In a decisive victory, Governor George W. Bush and Vice President Al Gore won the Colorado and Utah presidential primaries with ease, solidifying their positions in the quest for their respective party nominations. The contests, held in the wake of Senator John McCain's and former Senator Bill Bradley&
McCain, John
As the 2000 presidential election came to a close, moderate Republicans, independents, and dissident Democrats drew crucial lessons from John McCain's decisive defeat. Although tactical errors were blamed, the real reasons behind McCain's defeat lay elsewhere. The Republican Party's failure to adapt to changing
Bush, George W.
As Arizona Senator John McCain's presidential campaign drew to a close in 2000, his loyal supporters were left wondering if he would continue to advocate for his causes within the Republican Party. Despite his initial reluctance to endorse Republican nominee George W. Bush, McCain ultimately emphasized his commitment
Bush, George W.
As the Republican Party's nominee for president, George W. Bush's campaign is faltering, and his long-term prospects are uncertain. A series of gaffes and missteps, including his courting of the Religious Right at the expense of wealthy Jewish Republicans, have alienated key constituencies and bolstered the
McCain, John
In a striking parallel to President John F. Kennedy's historic 1960 presidential campaign, the 2000 Republican primary has witnessed a significant shift in how Protestant and Catholic voters perceive the role of faith in politics. The cascade of attacks on Governor George W. Bush's ties to
Bush, George W.
The Republican campaign's recent resort to injection of sectarian strife in American politics can have serious long-term damage. The controversy surrounding Bob Jones University's evangelism and its visit by George W. Bush highlights a growing alliance between conservative Roman Catholics and evangelical Protestants. This alliance, born
McCain, John
The forthcoming debate between Republican contenders John McCain and George W. Bush is set to dominate the stage, with both candidates eager to assert themselves as the rightful heir to Ronald Reagan's legacy. As the Republican primary heats up, McCain and Bush frequently invoke Reagan's name
Bush, George W.
George W. Bush clawed back momentum in the Republican presidential primary by winning three states, Virginia, Washington, and North Dakota, on Tuesday. Despite McCain's efforts to portray himself as the true heir of Ronald Reagan, Bush won three registered Republicans in Virginia to every one who supported McCain.
