Topic: Republican Party
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Guest Commentary: Is the Latino Vote in Play in PA?
In The Coming Latino Century, author Mike Madrid says Democrats and Republicans both take the increasingly influential voting bloc for granted at their peril
By John Hinshaw![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Great_American_Getaway_RV_Tour_Josh_Shapiro_HED-791x400.jpg)
How is This Guy Getting MAGA Support?
A confluence of factors and unique political talents explains Governor Josh Shapiro’s astounding popularity in the polls — even among those with whom he disagrees
By Larry Platt![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/you-belong-tim-mossholder-unsplash-791x400.jpg)
Guest Commentary: It’s Time to Make Our Party Their Party
A lifelong Republican and one-time candidate reminds his fellow party members of what new Americans most want: To know they belong
By Guy Ciarrocchi![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Velshi-Michigan-GOP-791x400.jpg)
Listen: Ali Velshi on Why Michigan GOP Infighting is Cause for Concern
The MSNBC anchor and Citizen Board member discusses the threat to democracy posed by the chaos in the Michigan GOP ahead of its presidential primary
By Ali Velshi![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/City_Council_Collage-Jan-2024-791x400.jpg)
Who’s on Philadelphia City Council?
Meet all 17 members of the city's legislative body, representing Philly at-large and by district
By Katherine Rapin and The Philadelphia Citizen Staff![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Velshi-Dictator-for-a-Day-791x400.jpg)
Listen: Ali Velshi on Trump, The Wannabe One-Day Dictator
The MSNBC anchor and Citizen Board member Ali Velshi says Trump's double-down on being dictator for a day is a blunt authoritarian threat
By Ali Velshi![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Philadelphia-Union-Demonstration-791x400.jpg)
Guest Commentary: Right About Unions
If Republicans want to be the party of the working class, they must make common cause with an important working class institution: unions.
By George Hofmann![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Phillips_Young_Gilmore_Richardson_Thomas-791x400.jpg)
More Age Diversity, Please
A young local public policy professional says adding term limits would cycle out politicians who’ve overstayed their welcome — and invite new, younger leaders into the legislative mix
By Jemille Q. Duncan