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- Historic Document · May 29, 20122008 Democratic Platform
have been disappointed. We believe we must change not just our policies, but our politics as well. We cannot keep doing the same things and expect to get different results … fund new, fast-tracked projects to repair schools. We believe that it is essential to take immediate steps to stem the loss of manufacturing jobs. Taking these immediate measures will
- Historic Document · May 29, 20122000 Democratic Platform
link between special interests and political influence. The Republicans will have none of this. Instead of limiting the influence of the powerful on our politics, they want to raise contribution … call for reforming our democracy. Al Gore supports John McCain’s campaign for political reform. In fact, the McCain-Feingold bill is the very first piece of legislation that
- Historic Document · May 29, 20121984 Democratic Platform
proposed strategies and agreements. It is not a question of picking winners and losers. Nor is it even always a question of some industries being more important than others. Rather … tolerate impropriety in a Democratic Administration. We must work to end political action committee funding of federal political campaigns. To achieve that, we must enact a system of public financing
- Historic Document · May 29, 20121980 Democratic Platform
reforms which have worked very well. Business political action committees continue to spend excessively, however. Further reform in this area is essential. In the 1980s we need to enact reforms … well as the release of all political prisoners in the U.S.S.R. We pledge that a Democratic Administration will raise the question of the Soviet violation of human rights
- Historic Document · May 29, 20121968 Democratic Platform
remains unfulfilled?” This platform commits the Democratic Party to seek resolution of these questions. We pledge a vigorous and sustained campaign against lawlessness in all its forms—organized crime, white … political party. But we submit that the Democratic Party has been the chief instrument of orderly progress in our time. As heirs to the longest tradition of any political party
- Historic Document · May 29, 20121964 Democratic Platform
price policies. Stability is essential to protect our citizens—particularly the retired and handicapped—from the ravages of inflation. It is also essential to maintain confidence in the American dollar … local governments. Where protection is essential, we will enact legislation to protect the safety of consumers and to provide them with essential information. We will continue to insist that
- Historic Document · May 29, 20121960 Democratic Platform
Congressional procedures so that majority rule prevails and decisions can be made after reasonable debate without being blocked by a minority in either House. The rules of the House … Senate hearings on the drug industry have revealed how flagrant profiteering can be when essential facts on costs, prices, and profits are hidden from scrutiny. The new Democratic Administration will
- Historic Document · May 29, 20121920 Democratic Platform
four billions thereafter; and there the total is left undiminished by our political adversaries. Two years after Armistice Day a Republican Congress provides for expending the stupendous … Constitution. The reform should reach both the executive and legislative aspects of the question. The supervision and preparation of the budget should be vested in the Secretary of the Treasury
- Historic Document · May 29, 20122008 Republican Platform
spirit of independent minds, the conviction that open and honest debate is essential to the freedom we enjoy as Americans. This platform is a testament to that freedom and stands … national security to be jeopardized by artificial or politically inspired timetables that neither reflect conditions on the ground nor respect the essential advice of our military commanders. As the people
- Historic Document · May 29, 20122004 Republican Platform
support political activity. Republicans have enhanced financial disclosure requirements for political campaigns, corporations, and pension funds in order to bring about more transparency and accountability in the political system … that “to equate the free and robust exchange of ideas and political debate with commercial exploitation of obscene material demeans the grand conception of the first amendment and its high
- Historic Document · May 29, 20122000 Republican Platform
quarter-century-old limits on individual contributions. * Preserve access to the Internet for political speech and debate. Gerrymandered congressional districts are an affront to democracy and an insult … consulted as U.S. plans are developed. Their concept is a symbolic political solution designed on a cynical political timetable. It will not protect America. We will seek a negotiated change
- Historic Document · May 29, 20121996 Republican Platform
dawn of a new century, it is essential that our public policies keep pace with an evolving economy. Increased productivity is essential to expand the economy and improve the standard … solely upon political expediency. The Clinton approach hobbles the nation’s progress. Our program of energy renewal, on the other hand, is an essential component of broader opportunity
- Historic Document · May 29, 20121992 Republican Platform
they can be rejustified. Cleaning Up Politics: The Gerrymander. After more than a half-century of distortion by power-hungry Democrats, the political system is increasingly rigged. Throughout the 1980s … will strengthen the role of political parties to remove pressure on candidates to spend so much time soliciting funds. We will eliminate political action committees supported by corporations, unions
- Historic Document · May 29, 20121988 Republican Platform
protect the political rights of every worker, we oppose the use of compulsory dues or fees for partisan purposes. Workers should not have to pay for political activity they oppose … Right to Political Participation Republicans want to broaden involvement in the political process. We oppose government controls that make it harder for average citizens to be politically active. We especially
- Historic Document · May 29, 20121984 Republican Platform
believe that strong, competitive political parties contribute mightily to coherent national policies, effective representation, and responsive government. Forced taxpayer financing of campaign activities is political tyranny. We oppose … achieving economic opportunity, prosperity, and political freedom. Democratic capitalism has demonstrated, in the United States and elsewhere, an unparalleled ability to achieve political and civil rights and long-term prosperity
- Historic Document · May 29, 20121980 Republican Platform
realities in America. Our society consists of more than that; so should the political debate. We will reemphasize those vital communities like the family, the neighborhood, the workplace, and others … Party believes balancing the budget is essential but opposes the Democrats’ attempt to do so through higher taxes. We believe that an essential aspect of balancing the budget is spending
- Historic Document · May 29, 20121976 Republican Platform
question of abortion is one of the most difficult and controversial of our time. It is undoubtedly a moral and personal issue but it also involves complex questions relating … federal government should not engage in partisan politics. The Civil Service System must remain non-partisan and non-political. The Hatch Act now protects federal employees; we insist that
- Historic Document · May 29, 2012The Evil Empire
Nation’s political agenda. For the first time the Congress is openly and seriously debating and dealing with the prayer and abortion issues — and that’s enormous progress right there … river, righteousness like a never-failing stream. “Now, obviously, much of this new political and social consensus I’ve talked about is based on a positive view of American history
- Historic Document · May 29, 2012United States v. Nixon
items therefore presents, in the view of the President’s counsel, a political question under Baker v. Carr, 369 U.S. 186 (1962), since it involves a “textually demonstrable” grant … interests in a manner that preserves the essential functions of each branch. The right and indeed the duty to resolve that question does not free the Judiciary from according high
- Historic Document · May 29, 2012Appeal to Congress for Impartial Suffrage
itself an appeal to the nobler elements of manhood, and imposes education as essential to the safety of society. To appreciate the full force of this argument, it must … have ever been loyal and faithful to the government? The answers to these questions are too obvious to require statement. Disguise it as we may, we are still a divided