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IN the wake of the financial crisis that swept the globe in 2008, populist sentiment was on the rise - which gave birth to the Tea Party.

Here we explain what GOP means and what the Tea Party stands for.

GOP stands for The Grand Old Party which is the Republican Partys nickname.

Founded in 1854, the party was given the monitor in the 1880s which is a little strange considering the organisation was about 30 years old at time.

The partys first President was Abraham Lincoln who was in the White House from 1861 till 1865 when he was assassinated while attending the theatre.

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Started in 2009, following Barack Obamas inauguration, this wide-ranging political movement advocates traditional conservative policies such as smaller government, reduced state spending and lower taxes.

Despite its name, the movement is not a political party although it has had a big impact on the Republican Party and has even been credited with paving the way for Donald Trump to run as president in 2016.

The movement takes its title from the Boston Tea Party in 1773 in which American colonists staged a protest against their British imperial masters.

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But it wasnt just Obamas liberal policies which sparked the revolution on the political right.

The Tea Party also rebel against Wall Street banks, crony capitalism and the political establishment including many members of the GOP.

Former Governor of Alaska Sarah Palin is a leading figure in the movement and was the keynote speaker at their convention in 2010.

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What does GOP stand for and what does the Tea Party mean? - The Sun