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  "path": "/2026/04/13/who-is-the-real-republican-party-look-at-how-it-governs/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-04-13T10:45:51.000Z",
  "site": "https://missouriindependent.com",
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  "textContent": "A political party is defined by the governing philosophy, values, policies and actions of its leaders and members. How would you define the Missouri Republican Party? The national Republican Party? One could argue that the behavior we are witnessing on the national stage is an extreme manifestation — not who the Republican Party really is. Or one could conclude that how President Trump operates, and how […]",
  "title": "Who is the real Republican Party? Look at how it governs"
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