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Showing 1 to 3 of 3 for “"Republican Party (Tex.)"”.
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James Evetts Haley and the New Deal: Laying the Foundations for the Modern Republican Party in Texas
James Evetts Haley, a West Texas rancher and historian, balked at the liberalism promoted by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and the New Deal. Haley grew concerned about increased federal control over states and believed Roosevelt was leading the country toward bankruptcy. In 1936, Haley, a …
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The Twilight of the Texas Democrats: The 1978 Governor's Race
… the results and strategies used in the 1978 Texas gubernatorial election to determine what issues, demographics, and campaign strategies led the Republican Party nominee, Dallas businessman Bill Clements, to defeat the Democratic nominee, Attorney General John Hill, to break the 105-year old …
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The Significance and Impact of Women on the Rise of the Republican Party in Twentieth Century Texas
… the early twentieth century, the Democratic party dominated the conservative political landscape of Texas. Through the 1920s, members of the Republican party focused on patronage and seemed content to maintain the position of minority party. A growing dissatisfaction with the liberal policies …