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Grand Old Party

American  

noun

  1. G.O.P.


Grand Old Party British  

noun

  1.  GOP.  (in the US) a nickname for the Republican Party since 1880

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Gandhi’s 136-day march on foot across the length of the country also appears to have shot India’s grand old party back into political prominence.

From Seattle Times

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez is considering a White House bid in 2024 and styling himself as the perfect politico to grow the Grand Old Party’s tent to reach new voters nationwide.

From Washington Times

Yes, the results suggest that about a fifth of the respondents could not designate the “leader” of the Grand Old Party.

From Washington Times

This is truly a grand old party.

From Washington Times

One Wyoming Republican has offered her own terse summary of what the Grand Old Party may be facing in the near future.

From Washington Times