What does GOP stand for in terms of the Republican Party?

GOP

GOP is the nickname for the Republican Party. Per the GOP website, GOP originally stood for "Gallant Old Party."

It stands for "Grand Old Party," the party nickname.

The first Republican president was Abraham Lincoln. After the Civil War, the upstart Republicans were perceived as the party that won the war. The Republicans who were firmly fixed into the Federal Government were ironically dubbed the "Gallant Old Party," which soon became known as the "Grand Old Party," which was then shortened to the "GOP." Republicans are conservative, favoring reducing the size and role of the government. They support less government control over the economic rights of individuals and corporations. This ideology is most recognized as that of Republican President Ronald Reagan.

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