Rockefeller Republicanism

Rockefeller Republicanism is an ideology stemming from a subgroup of the US Republican Party in the 1930's-1970's that held more moderate and  liberal views on domestic issues than the rest of the party, similar to those of Nelson Rockefeller, former Governor of New York (1959-1973) and Vice President (1974-1977).

History
Thomas Dewey, the Governor of New York from 1943 to 1954 and the Republican presidential nominee in 1944 and 1948, was the leader of the moderate-wing of the Republican Party throughout the 1940s and early 1950s, battling more conservative Republicans led by Senator Robert A. Taft of Ohio. With the help of Dewey, World War II General Dwight D. Eisenhower became the nominee for the election of 1952 as well as became the leader of the moderates. After Eisenhower, Nelson Rockefeller, the Governor of New York, emerged as the leader of the moderate-wing of the Republican Party, trying to run for President in 1960, 1964 and 1968, but ultimately lost to Richard Nixon,  Barry Goldwater and once again to Nixon, respectively.

In domestic policy, RockReps were typically moderate to center-right economically, however they strongly rejected conservatives like Goldwater and some of their laissez-faire economic policies while holding beliefs in  social policies that were often culturally liberal. They preferred the social security network and the continuation of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal programs but sought to run them more efficiently than Democrats.

Despite all that, RockReps opposed Socialism and government ownership and were strong supporters of  big business and Wall Street, although they supported some  regulation on businesses. But instead of tightening business regulation, they advocated the development of a mutually beneficial relationship between public interests and the private enterprise. They supported both public and private investments in the environment, healthcare and higher education as essentials for a better society and economic growth in the Rockefeller tradition. They were strong supporters of public colleges, trade schools and universities with low tuition and large research budgets, and preferred to invest in infrastructure such as highways.

How to Draw
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 * 1) Draw a ball.
 * 2) Fill the top half with red and the bottom half with white.
 * 3) Add 3 stars in the top half.
 * 4) Add the eyes.

Friends

 * [[File:Liberalconservative.png]] Liberal Conservatism - Me applied to other countries. You're following my footsteps and doing a pretty good job so far, I really like that Romney guy!
 * [[File:Pinkcap.png]] Pink Capitalism - You're a more extreme, libertarian version of me.
 * [[File:Fiscon.png]] Fiscal Conservatism - Understands that being a conservative is about fiscal issues.
 * [[File:Necon.png]] Neoconservatism - Can be a bit too conservative on social issues, but otherwise based!
 * [[File:3way.png]] Third Way - My favorite liberal!
 * [[File:Conlib.png]] Conservative Liberalism - More conservative and less statist. Either way, I think they're alright.
 * [[File:Soccap.png]] Social Capitalism - Neat!

Frenemies

 * [[File:Neoliberal-icon.png]] Neoliberalism - You're a bit more economically liberal than me but we're socially similar.
 * [[File:Keynes.png]] Keynesianism - Please stop making the money printer go BRRRRRRRR, it's not a toy!
 * [[File:Corp.png]] Corporatocracy - Don't get too excited or I'll regulate ya.
 * [[File:Soclib.png]] Social Liberalism - Just because I'm a liberal doesn't mean that I'm a [[File:Demcr.png]] democrat.
 * [[File:Conserv.png]] Conservatism - Economically wise, but a bit of progressivism won't hurt anybody. How's '76 election going without me as your VP, Gerald?
 * [[File:Plcn2.png]] Paleoconservatism - *sigh* I'll say it again: a bit of progressivism won't hurt anybody, okay?
 * [[File:Patcon.png]] Paternalistic Conservatism - While I am a bit regulatory, I don't go crazy.
 * [[File:Hcon.png]] LGBT Conservatism - Uh... sure, why not?
 * [[File:Progconf.png]] Progressive Conservatism - ...maybe?
 * Market Socialism - moderateism is pretty cool and coops aren’t the worst, but can you calm down on the whole socialism thing?

Enemies

 * [[File:Libcon.png]] Libertarian Conservatism - You're full of crap, [[File:Goldwaterian.png]] Barry.
 * [[File:Klep.png]] Kleptocracy - Damn you, Nixon and Agnew! At least I'm the Vice President now, so that's something.
 * [[File:Trumpism.png]] Trumpism - YOU TURNED REPUBLICAN PARTY INTO A JOKE!!!
 * [[File:Soc.png]] Socialism - Just because I care about education and healthcare doesn't mean I like you. Stay away from me, idiot!
 * [[File:Consocf.png]] Conservative Socialism - Socialism but worse.
 * [[File:Dsa.png]] Democratic Socialism - You again? What do you want from me?
 * [[File:ML.png]] Marxism–Leninism - Shoo, you un-American commie! It's McCarthyism o'clock.
 * [[File:Nazi.png]] National Socialism - We defeated you in WWII.
 * [[File:Prog.png]] Progressivism - I supported civil rights, but you're still a dirty hippie.
 * [[File:Reactsoc.png]] Reactionary Socialism - Your ideology is pure crapola!
 * [[File:Circulus.png]] Circulus Theory - Aren't you just [[File:Reactsoc.png]] Reactionary Socialism again?
 * [[File:Plutocrat.png]] Plutocracy - Okay, technically I am a Rockefeller family descendant, but you're crazy!

Further Information

 * Rockefeller Republican
 * Thomas E. Dewey
 * Dwight D. Eisenhower
 * Presidency of Dwight D. Eisenhower
 * John Anderson
 * Nelson Rockefeller
 * Bill Weld
 * Charlie Baker
 * Phil Scott
 * Larry Hogan
 * Chris Sununu
 * Susan Collins
 * Arnold Schwarzenegger
 * Edward Brooke