The 2008 and 2012 republican party platform supported antidiscrimination statutes based on sex, race, age. Reduce oil consumption by at least 35 percent, or ten million barrels per day, by 2030. We recognize that the nuclear family is the strength of our nation. We oppose any and all efforts to weaken or undermine that. Party platforms past practices communism and civil rights. We, the 2012 republican party of texas, believe in this platform and expect our elected leaders to uphold these truths through acknowledgement and action.
As i mentioned in my column on the 2012 republican party platform, a partys platform is evidence of how its leaders are negotiating the various issues. Jul 05, 2018 republicans have inched the platform away from a firm antimarijuana stance in recent years. Throughout the world people dare to dream of freedom and opportunity. The partys headquarters is located in greenwood village, colorado. Heres what we believe to be the 2008 texas republican party platform pdf file. Gop draft platform sidesteps twostate solution the times. It is affiliated with the united states republican party. We, the 2016 republican party of texas, believe in this platform and expect our elected leaders to uphold these truths through acknowledgement and action. Texas republican party platform by republican party of texas. Delegates approved the platform during the state gop convention in fort worth. This is a long post, but there is so much good stuff. Principles of the texas democratic party texas democrats believe democratic government exists to achieve as a community, state, and. Texas, january 20, 1989, january 20, 1993, 4 years, 0 days.
We strive to preserve the freedom given to us by god, implemented by our founding fathers, and embodied in the constitution. All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. Paid for by the committee on arrangements for the 2016 republican national. Sep 21, 2006 this video provides a laymans view of the texas republican platform. Jun 27, 2017 the texas republican partys platform a 26page document covering the partys official positions on everything from tax reform to bathroom regulations is being touted more boldly by the. The republican party of texas unequivocally defends that dream. Democrats have advocated for marijuana decriminalization since 2012, but this year, they tweaked platform language to call for full legalization. The delegate selection processes herein was updated on 1 march 2012. Arizona republican party 20102011 state platform randy pullen, state chairman augustus shaw, platform committee chairman brett mecum, executive director approved at the arizona republican party state mandatory meeting january 2010 preamble arizona republicans believe in working hard and dreaming big, and are confident that in holding true to. A party s platform sets out in detail what the party is really all about.
Texas republican party platform democratic underground. New texas gop chair puts emphasis on party platform the. Party platforms election guide 2008 the new york times. Publication date 2006 topics republican party, collection. How the texas democratic and republican party platforms. This dissertation is a study of the political transformation of texas during the twentieth century from a predominantly democratic to a two party state. Any candidate running as a republican for any public office should be required to complete and return to the county republican party platform questionnaire indicating whether the candidate. State sovereignty federally mandated legislation, which infringes upon. In a huge departure from its past stances on immigration, the republican party of texas came out in favor of a heavily regulated guest worker program in its. Section 1 preamble section 2 restoring the american dream section 3 a rebirth of constitutional government section 4 agriculture, energy, and the environment section 5.
The american dream is a dream of equal op portunity for all. The theocratic texas republican party platform the sensuous. This shift led to a rise in support in texas for the republican party, which. The republican party of texas unequivocally defends that. Jun 19, 2014 16 wacky ideas in the texas republican partys new platform. Jun 18, 2014 nearly two weeks after the republican party of texas adopted its 2014 platform, the party has released it in full. Sep 07, 2012 the first part, addressing the republican party platform, appeared here on justias verdict yesterday, thursday september 6. The republican party of texas supports the historic concept, established by our nations founders, of limited civil government jurisdiction under the natural laws of god, and repudiates the humanistic doctrine that the state is sovereign over the affairs of men, the family and the church. Jul 12, 2016 gop draft platform sidesteps twostate solution. We strive to preserve the freedom given to us by god, implemented by our founding fathers. We, the 2018 republican party of texas, believe in this platform and expect our elected leaders to uphold.
Jul 01, 2012 however, i am so distressed by the 2012 platform released by the texas republican party that i. Rogers sd 1 patrick smith sd 9 richard steenson sd 17 rick miller sd 25 linda kinney sd 2 benjamin collins sd 10 kyleen wright sd 18 doug kelsay sd 26 joe garza. In the youcantmakeupthisstuff department, the republican party of texas wrote in its 2012 platform that itopposes the teaching of higher order thinking skills because it believes the. Paid for by the republican party of texas and not authorized by any candidate or candidates committee. The american dream is a dream of equal opportunity for all. One of our eagleeyed readers emailed us to point out this. The 2012 republican platform is a statement of who we are and what we believe as a party and our vision for a stronger and freer america. The texas republicans arent even trying to hide how socially regressive, bigoted, and outright evil they are anymore events like this cause the mask that the national level republican party chooses to affect to slip, and we get a glimpse of the sheer depth of privileged, elitist, hatredfueled nastiness that makes up the true face of their party. Wade and a womans right to make decisions regarding her pregnancy, including a safe and legal abortion, regardless of ability to pay.
General rules for all conventions and meetings amended by the state convention meeting in fort worth, texas on june 8, 2012 29 may 2012 primary returns from an official source. The republican party, also referred to as the gop grand old party, is one of the two major. The state chairman is james dickey, an insurance executive from austin, and the vicechairman is alma jackson of san antonio. The laws of nature and natures god and we support the strict adherence to the original.
Republican platform ratified in 2016 during the obama administration. Choose a section below or download and read the full 2016 republican platform. Opponents of the policies often criticize the lack of tangible economic growth that 10 democratic party platform of 1960. The colorado republican party is the state affiliate of the republican party in the u. Republican platform 2016 with this platform, we the republican party.
Texans should be free to express their religious beliefs, including prayer, in public places. District court panel in san antonio signed into effect an agreement between the texas democratic party and the republican party of texas setting the 2012 general primary election for tuesday 3 april 2012, the county and senatorial district conventions for either 14 april or 21 april, and the runoff election for. Republican party platform 2012 democratic party platform 2012 abortion we assert the sanctity of human life and affirm that the unborn child has a fundamental individual right. It appears clear that when comparing the political platforms of the republican and democratic parties in texas, though neither partys platform is perfectly aligned with catholic moral principles, the republican party platform in texas is significantly more closely aligned with catholic moral principles than the democratic party and it behooves all catholic voters to seriously consider pope. Platform republican party of texasrepublican party of texas. Washington the republican party platform committee held its first meeting monday in cleveland in advance of the partys nominating. The 2012 republican national convention platform document. This video provides a laymans view of the texas republican platform.
The texas freedom network has a breakdown of its contents. Its not really news that the latest republican party of texas platform has some offbeat ideas in it. It is commonly asserted that the fundamental conservatism of texas voters led them to abandon the national democratic party as it embraced more liberal reforms. What makes the texas republican party special msnbc. Aug 09, 2012 it appears clear that when comparing the political platforms of the republican and democratic parties in texas, though neither partys platform is perfectly aligned with catholic moral principles, the republican party platform in texas is significantly more closely aligned with catholic moral principles than the democratic party and it behooves all catholic voters to seriously consider pope. A partys platform sets out in detail what the party is really all about. How the texas democratic and republican party platforms compare. Texas democrats and state republican party platforms essay. Democrats have long supported strengthening and reforming current gun laws, and their 2018 platform calls for the repeal of current laws allowing for open carry of handguns and assault rifles. We cant drill our way to energy independence we must invest in research and development, and. This year, the party passed a plank that supports decriminalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana.
Thats right, drones, and its part of their official platform. Jun 28, 2018 in a huge departure from its past stances on immigration, the republican party of texas came out in favor of a heavily regulated guest worker program in its 2012 platform. However, i am so distressed by the 2012 platform released by the texas republican party that i. A platform paints a picture of a partys worldview, and in the case of the 2012 republican party, that worldview has been constructed upon roman catholic and evangelical theologywhich, not surprisingly, are closely aligned with the mormon churchs views on. Archived from the original pdf on february 5, 2007. Proposed restriction of freedoms contained in the texas republican party platform for 2010. Republican party national platform how is republican.
The texas democratic partys platform had previously advocated for decriminalization of marijuana, but the reference to the compassionate use act is new. There are many solid, traditionally republican ideas that we like in this document. Texass recent primary season offers a blueprint for how the republican party could reform itself in the posttrump era. We cant mention them all, so well focus only on the issues that we usually write about. Sep 06, 2012 a platform paints a picture of a partys worldview, and in the case of the 2012 republican party, that worldview has been constructed upon roman catholic and evangelical theologywhich, not surprisingly, are closely aligned with the mormon churchs views on abortion, and on the role of women in society. I named this blog pragmatic economics in part because of my desire to avoid politics. Grammatical and technical corrections will be made to this document in a timely manner. The embodiment of the conservative dream in america is texas. The texas republican party platform for 2012 pharyngula. The republican party of texas supports the historic concept, established by our nations founders, of limited civil government jurisdiction under the natural laws of god, and we oppose the humanistic doctrine that the state is sovereign over the affairs of men, the family, and the church. Jul 09, 2012 in the youcantmakeupthisstuff department, the republican party of texas wrote in its 2012 platform that itopposes the teaching of higher order thinking skills because it believes the.
Texas republican party releases 2014 party platform the. We still hold these truths to be selfevident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of. Both platforms discusses the issue regarding rights in every aspect. Comparing the texas republican and democratic party. The president has been regulating to death a free market economy that he does not like and does not understand. Comparing the texas republican and democratic party platforms. I heard about the texas republican party platform on the atheist experience last night, and today zinnia jones has a post about it.
The platform is the state gops biennial gift to political. Strict adherence to the original intent of the declaration of independence and u. The republican party of texas rpt is the dominant political party in the u. The texas republican party has approved their 2010 platform, and i think that it might be better than the new school standards. The democratic party strongly and unequivocally supports roe v. How the texas democratic and republican party platforms compare by naema ahmed, cassi pollock and alex samuels july 5, 2018 texas republicans and democrats recently held their respective state party conventions, where they approved the latest versions of their platforms. Greg abbotts call for a constitutional convention, and has doubled down on antilgbtq planks in this years proposed platform. Jun 27, 2012 gop opposes critical thinking party platform paints original ideas as a liberal conspiracy by richard whittaker, 1. We cant possibly know what is going on in the back. The 2012 republican platform is a statement of who we are, and what we believe as a party. The first part, addressing the republican party platform, appeared here on justias verdict yesterday, thursday september 6. The theocratic texas republican party platform the. Wayne christian sd 8 denise mcnamara sd 16 elizabeth case sd 24 johnnie b. The pursuit of opportunity has defined america from our very beginning.
The platform urges the texas legislature and the united states congress to enact legislation. This platform is dedicated to returning the united states to its historical legacy, by embalming it if necessary. The republican party of texas opposes critical thinking. Texas democrats are criticizing a controversial policy platform adopted by the state republican party and released in full thursday, calling it shameful and disgusting. According to the texas tribune, the preamble in the platform of the republican party in texas begins with a statement promoting the importance of personal freedoms. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. According to the texas tribune, the preamble in the platform of the republican party in texas begins with a statement promoting the importance of. Texas democratic party 20182020 platform state representative celia israel, chair passed by the platform committee june 23, 2018 note. Publication date 2004 topics republican party texas, conservatism, 2004 election collection. A texas delegate at the republican national convention, aug.
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