What is modern republicanism?

Answer 1

Modern Republicanism was started by Dwight D. Eisenhower and his administration. The concept of Modern Republicanism is being somewhat liberal in Fiscal and Domestic affairs, while remaining conservative in global affairs.

Modern Republicanism calls for lower taxes, smaller government and more state power in issues.There have only been three Presidents who have been Modern Republicans and who have practiced Modern Republicanism. They were: Ike Eisenhower, Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan.

Answer 2

Modern Republicanism was the type a type of moderate Republicanism practiced by Dwight D. Eisenhower, and contrasted with "Old Guard Republicanism".

Modern Republicanism was characterized by moderation and political pragmatism.

It recognizied the need for the New Deal policies of Social Security, unemployment insurance, and federal government aid where the States or private sector was not able to provide such aid.

It put a high priority on balanced budgets, even at the expense of high top tax rates. This was in stark contrast to Reagan Supply-Side economics where lower top tax rates had higher priority than balanced budgets.

Modern Republicanism also stressed moderate defense expenditures and diplomacy to reduce the fiscal burden on the budget.