GOP

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GOP
Stands forGrand Old Party (Republican Party)
CategoriesGovernment & Politics

GOP stands for Grand Old Party (Republican Party), a political abbreviation.

Nickname and abbreviation for the Republican Party, one of the two major US political parties, used heavily in headlines. The party was founded in 1854 by opponents of the expansion of slavery and elected its first president, Abraham Lincoln, in 1860.

Example: GOP leaders in the House scheduled a vote on the spending bill for Friday.

Usage notes

"Grand Old Party" appeared in the 1870s and 1880s, when the party was still relatively young; some early uses read "Gallant Old Party". The elephant symbol was popularized by cartoonist Thomas Nast in the 1870s. Nationally the party is managed by the Republican National Committee.

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