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| − | A '''DINO''', or '''Democrat in Name Only''', refers to one of the more conservative members (fiscally and/or socially) of the [[Democratic Party]], including the [[Blue Dog Democrats]]. It is the analogous term to [[RINO]] (Republican in Name Only), referring to a more liberal member of the [[Republican Party]] | + | A '''DINO''', or '''Democrat in Name Only''', refers to one of the more conservative members (fiscally and/or socially) of the [[Democratic Party]], including the [[Blue Dog Democrats]]. It is the analogous term to [[RINO]] (Republican in Name Only), referring to a more liberal member of the [[Republican Party]]. |
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| + | ==Former DINOs who have since left the Democratic Party== | ||
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| + | * [[Ronald Reagan]] ([[California]]), 40th [[President of the United States]] (1981-1989). | ||
| + | * [[Condoleezza Rice]] ([[Alabama]]), 66th [[United States Secretary of State]] (2005-2009). | ||
| + | * [[Rudy Giuliani]] ([[New York]]), 107th [[Mayor of New York City]] (1994-2001). | ||
| + | * [[Rick Perry]] ([[Texas]]), 47th [[Governor of Texas]] (2000-present) | ||
| + | * [[Jesse Helms]] ([[North Carolina]]), [[United States Senator]] (1973-2003). | ||
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Revision as of 05:34, January 17, 2016
A DINO, or Democrat in Name Only, refers to one of the more conservative members (fiscally and/or socially) of the Democratic Party, including the Blue Dog Democrats. It is the analogous term to RINO (Republican in Name Only), referring to a more liberal member of the Republican Party.
Former DINOs who have since left the Democratic Party
- Ronald Reagan (California), 40th President of the United States (1981-1989).
- Condoleezza Rice (Alabama), 66th United States Secretary of State (2005-2009).
- Rudy Giuliani (New York), 107th Mayor of New York City (1994-2001).
- Rick Perry (Texas), 47th Governor of Texas (2000-present)
- Jesse Helms (North Carolina), United States Senator (1973-2003).