Cleveland iconClevelandOct 23, 2026

Before you call it 'radical left,' read what the GOP called for in 1956

The 1956 Republican Party platform supported expanded social safety nets, labor rights, wilderness preservation, and inclusive immigration policies, mirroring what are now considered progressive ideals.

Before you call it 'radical left,' read what the GOP called for in 1956

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