is anyone else a progressive Republican?

What I mean by a progressive Republican—or, you could even call it a reform Republican—is someone modeled after figures like Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, or even FDR. Although FDR was a Democrat, he drew on many classical Republican principles. Essentially, this type of Republican is strongly opposed to slavery—or, in a modern context, human trafficking—firmly against corruption in general, and also supports traditional Republican issues such as gun rights and the Constitution.

Ken4family · 18-21, M

The 5 founding principles of the Republican Party:
1. Constitutional governance
2. States Rights
3. Small government, individual rights with government out if your life
4. Non intervention foreign policy
5. Fiscal conservatism

I'm on board for all of that.

Ken4family · 18-21, M

@BiasForAction tariffs predates the GOP by over 60 years. I'm glad you realize your error.

BiasForAction · M

@Ken4family did you even read what I wrote about tariffs (vs protectionist tariffs) and Whigs (Clays American system embraced protectionist tariffs) and republicans (pro-protectionist tariffs for decades, adopting parts of the Whig platform ) and Lincoln (who proudly described himself as a Henry Clay Whig)? I’m guessing not. My point is that republicans change their beliefs like the dem party. There are no core beliefs, just a desire for power and a need to maintain two party control of elections. Prove me wrong