the GOP
noun
: the Republican Party of the U.S.
longtime members of the GOP
—often used as GOP before another nouna GOP governor
attending the GOP convention
Note: GOP is an abbreviation of "Grand Old Party."
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Immigration has become a central issue, with Republicans accusing Biden of not keeping the border secure and Democrats countering that the GOP is playing election-year politics by rejecting border enforcement measures that could have aided Biden politically.
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Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 27 June 2024
Debate for two Voters who tuned in to the GOP primary debates last year are going to have a much different viewing experience on Thursday.
—Max Thornberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 June 2024
The names Trump is said to be considering include some choices who would be groundbreakers for the GOP, including Scott, Donalds and Carson − all Black men.
—Susan Page, USA TODAY, 26 June 2024
The winner of the GOP primary is favored to win the general election in November and represent the sprawling and solidly red district that covers southwest Utah.
—Amy B Wang, Washington Post, 26 June 2024
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Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 27 June 2024
Debate for two Voters who tuned in to the GOP primary debates last year are going to have a much different viewing experience on Thursday.
—Max Thornberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 June 2024
The names Trump is said to be considering include some choices who would be groundbreakers for the GOP, including Scott, Donalds and Carson − all Black men.
—Susan Page, USA TODAY, 26 June 2024
The winner of the GOP primary is favored to win the general election in November and represent the sprawling and solidly red district that covers southwest Utah.
—Amy B Wang, Washington Post, 26 June 2024
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“The GOP.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20GOP. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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