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  1. RINO - Political Dictionary

    • The phrase became first popularized during the Theodore Roosevelt presidency, as he was often labeled a “Republican in name only” by both critics and proponents, as his trust-busting polici… See more

    The Term as A Reaction to Bill Clinton

    Prior to the 1992 election of Bill Clinton as president, the Democratic and Republican parties … See more

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    Rockerfeller Roots

    The term is also related to the historical term “Rockefeller Republican” which referred to (traditionally) Northeast Republicans who championed business friendly pra… See more

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    RI·NO
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    RINO (noun) · RINOs (plural noun)
    1. Republican in name only, referring to a member of the Republican Party considered too liberal by more conservative members.
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  2. Republican in name only - Wikipedia

  3. What is a RINO in GOP politics? RINO meaning - USA …

    May 23, 2024 · RINO stands for "Republican in name only" and is used by Trump and his allies to attack traditional or moderate Republicans who do not support his agenda. Learn who has been labeled a RINO...

  4. What does RINO mean in the Trump era? - Deseret News

    Sep 16, 2022 · The term RINO, once used to criticize Republicans who deviated from conservative policy, now means disloyalty to Trump. Learn how the former president and his supporters have applied the label to various GOP officials …

  5. What Does 'RINO' Mean? | Acronyms by Dictionary.com

    May 18, 2018 · RINO is a term used by conservatives to criticize other Republicans for not being true to the party's values. Learn the origin, examples, and variations of this political insult.

  6. What Makes a Republican a “RINO”? - by Will Saletan

    Jun 2, 2022 · On Saturday, Donald Trump went to Wyoming to campaign against Republican Rep. Liz Cheney. He repeatedly called her a “ RINO ” and urged the state’s voters to elect her challenger, Harriet Hageman. But Trump’s speech …

  7. RINO Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

  8. A brief history of the term RINO, from Roosevelt to …

    Sep 29, 2015 · RINO stands for Republican in name only, a term used by conservatives to criticize GOP officeholders who deviate from their ideals. Learn how the term evolved from a slur for progressives...

  9. What Does Rino Mean in Politics : the Political …

    RINO stands for Republican In Name Only, a term used to criticize Republicans who deviate from conservative principles. Learn how RINOs are identified, labeled, and influence political decision-making, and why they spark debate …

  10. The Rhinos of Politics: The Meaning Behind the Acronym

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