The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP (Grand Old Party). The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S. political spectrum and is considered center-right, in contrast to the center-left Democratic Party.[1][2][3]
In the 112th Congress, elected in 2010, the Republican Party holds a majority of seats in the House of Representatives, and a minority of seats in the Senate. The party holds the majority of governorships, as well as the majority of state legislatures, and control of one chamber in five states.
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| Newt Gingrich | |
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| Gingrich speaking at the 2011 CPAC FL conference in Orlando, Florida. | |
| 58th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives | |
| In office January 4, 1995 – January 3, 1999 |
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| President | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | Tom Foley |
| Succeeded by | Dennis Hastert |
| 16th United States House of Representatives Minority Whip | |
| In office March 20, 1989 – January 3, 1995 |
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| Leader | Robert Michel |
| Preceded by | Dick Cheney |
| Succeeded by | David Bonior |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 6th district |
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| In office January 3, 1979 – January 3, 1999 |
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| Preceded by | Jack Flynt |
| Succeeded by | Johnny Isakson |
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| Born | Newton Leroy McPherson June 17, 1943 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Jackie Battley (1962–1981) Marianne Ginther (1981–2000) Callista Gingrich (2000–present) |
| Residence | Carrollton, Georgia (1979–1993, while in office) Marietta, Georgia (1993–1999, while in office) McLean, Virginia (1999–present)[1] |
| Alma mater | Emory University (B.A.) Tulane University (M.A./PhD) |
| Occupation | College Professor Author Politician |
| Religion | Roman Catholic[2] (formerly Baptist) |
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| Preceded by Dick Cheney |
Minority Whip of the House of Representatives 1989–1995 |
Succeeded by Tom DeLay |
| United States House of Representatives | ||
| Preceded by Jack Flynt |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 6th congressional district 1979–1999 |
Succeeded by Johnny Isakson |
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| Preceded by Tom Foley |
Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives 1995–1999 |
Succeeded by Dennis Hastert |
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| Ron Paul | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 14th district |
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| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 3, 1997 |
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| Preceded by | Greg Laughlin |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 22nd district |
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| In office January 3, 1979 – January 3, 1985 |
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| Preceded by | Robert Gammage |
| Succeeded by | Tom DeLay |
| In office April 3, 1976 – January 3, 1977 |
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| Preceded by | Robert R. Casey |
| Succeeded by | Robert Gammage |
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| Born | Ronald Ernest Paul August 20, 1935 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Republican (1976–1988) Libertarian (1988 Presidential Election) Republican (1988–present) |
| Spouse(s) | Carolyn "Carol" Paul |
| Children | Ronald "Ronnie" Paul, Jr. Lori Paul Pyeatt Randal "Rand" Paul Robert Paul Joy Paul-LeBlanc |
| Residence | Lake Jackson, Texas |
| Alma mater | Gettysburg College (B.S.) Duke University (M.D.) |
| Profession | Physician, Politician |
| Religion | Christian (Baptist)[1] |
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| Website | U.S. House of Representatives Office of Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign |
| Military service | |
| Service/branch | United States Air Force United States Air National Guard |
| Years of service | 1963–1965 1965–1968 |
| Rank | Captain[2] |
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| Preceded by Robert R. Casey |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 22nd congressional district April 3, 1976 – January 3, 1977 |
Succeeded by Robert Gammage |
| Preceded by Robert Gammage |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 22nd congressional district January 3, 1979 – January 3, 1985 |
Succeeded by Tom DeLay |
| Preceded by Greg Laughlin |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 14th congressional district January 3, 1997 – present |
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| Preceded by David Bergland |
Libertarian Party presidential candidate 1988 |
Succeeded by Andre Marrou |
| United States order of precedence | ||
| Preceded by Rob Andrews |
United States Representatives by seniority 53rd |
Succeeded by David Price |
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