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Goldwater Republicans

Goldwater Republicans is the plural of Goldwater Republican.

Meaning of Goldwater Republican

Noun

Goldwater Republican (plural Goldwater Republicans)

  1. (US) A member of the Republican Party whose policies resemble those of Barry Goldwater, including support for the smallest government possible at the federal level, free enterprise, fiscal conservatism, an internationalist, Atlanticist, and anti-communist foreign policy, and social libertarianism.
    • For months he insisted that he did not want the nomination, would not seek it, and would only reluctantly accept a genuine draft. Despite Scranton's repeated statements, it was behind him that anti-Goldwater Republican leaders late last week tried to rally—and Scranton showed signs of acquiescence.1964 July 12, “Republicans: The Man on the Bandwagon”, in Time

Questions about Goldwater Republicans

What is Goldwater Republicans the plural of?
Goldwater Republicans is the plural of Goldwater Republican.

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