The Whig Party formed out of the National Republican ... They favored localism and freedom from modern institutions such as banks, factories, and reform movements. They had a commitment to states ...

his party, the Whigs, never recovered. Clearly, historical analogizing is tricky, susceptible to charges of round-peg-into-square-hole-shoving. Still, I stand by my analysis. For starters ...

Much of this early success was due to the demise of the Whig Party, weakened by internal dissent over national issues like slavery. Some former Whigs defected to the Know-Nothings while others ...

“Real Time” host Bill Maher warned Democrats that their party may face the same fate as the Whigs if they don’t embrace deregulation. During Friday’s panel discussion, Maher sounded the ...

Tyler, who supported states’ rights over federal power, was largely at odds with the nationalistic policies of his adopted Whig Party. He was rejected as the party’s candidate in 1844. Challenges: ...

"Real Time" host Bill Maher warned Democrats that their party may face the same fate as the Whigs if they don't embrace deregulation. During Friday's panel discussion, Maher sounded the alarm on ...