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Encyclopedia > American Reform Party

The American Reform Party is a minor political party in the United States that was formed in a factional split from the larger Reform Party of the United States in October 1997. The split occurred when some members of the Reform Party, believing that party founder Ross Perot had rigged the party's 1996 presidential nomination for himself, walked out of the national convention. A political party is an organization that seeks to attain political power within a government, usually by participating in electoral campaigns. ... The Reform Party of the United States of America (abbreviated Reform Party USA or RPUSA) is a political party in the United States, founded by Ross Perot in 1995 under the belief that Americans were disillusioned with the state of politics--as being corrupt and unable to deal with vital... Henry Ross Perot (born June 27, 1930), is a billionaire American businessman from Texas best known as a candidate for President of the United States (in 1992 and 1996). ...


Although members of the group attempted to persuade former Colorado Governor Dick Lamm, Perot's chief rival for the nomination, to run for president as an Independent, he declined, pointing out that he had promised before running that he would not challenge the party's decision. Official language(s) English Capital Denver Largest city Denver Area  - Total   - Width   - Length    - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 8th 104,185 sq mi  269 837 km² 280 miles  451 km 380 miles  612 km 0. ... Richard Douglas Dick Lamm (born 1935 in Madison, Wisconsin) is an American politician and lawyer. ...


Since then, the ARP has yet to organize in more than a few states. In both 2000 and 2004, the American Reform Party supported Ralph Nader for president. Presidential electoral votes by state. ... Presidential election results map. ... Ralph Nader Ralph Nader (born February 27, 1934) is a political activist internationally renowned for his analysis of modern politics and economics. ...


The Reform Party of Northern Mariana Islands is an affiliate of the American Reform Party. The Reform Party is a political party in the Northern Mariana Islands. ...

Political Party
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Name: American Reform Party
Year Founded: 1997 Land of Origin: United States
Social Ideologies: Populism Fiscal Ideologies: liberalism
Colors: n/a Website: [1]

A political party is an organization that seeks to attain political power within a government, usually by participating in electoral campaigns. ... This article discusses liberalism as a major political ideology as it developed and stands currently. ...

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American Reform Party (268 words)
The ARP is a splinter group that broke away from Ross Perot and Russ Verney's Reform Party, claiming the Perot organization was unfocused and anti-democratic when the memberships' views clashed with Perot's views.
However, the resoration of control to the Perot forces in early 2000 and subsequent takeover of state party affiliates by the Buchanan forces killed any move by the ARP folks to rejoin the Reform Party.
Instead, the ARP ultimately shifted towards the left and opted to "endorse" (but not co-nominate) Green Party Presidential nominee Ralph Nader in the 2000 elections.
American Reform Party - definition of American Reform Party in Encyclopedia (125 words)
The American Reform Party is a minor political party in the United States that was formed in a factional split from the larger Reform Party of the United States in October 1997.
The faction split off after a dispute with the leadership--which, having ties to Perot, was alleged of being directed by him.
In 2000, the American Reform Party supported Ralph Nader for president.
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