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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]]. Some commentators use the term "DINOSAUR" ("Democrat in Name Only, Sorry A** Undercover Republican"). |
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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]] (2000–2015) | ||
| + | * [[Jesse Helms]] ([[North Carolina]]), [[United States Senator]] (1973–2003). | ||
| + | * [[Kim Davis]] ([[Kentucky]]), [[Clerk]] of [[Rowan County]] (2015–present). | ||
| + | * [[Richard Shelby]] ([[Alabama]]), [[Senator]] from [[Alabama]] (1987–present) | ||
| + | * [[Phil Gramm]] ([[Texas]]), [[Senator]] from [[Texas]] (1985–2002) | ||
[[Category:Politics]] | [[Category:Politics]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Conservatism]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Libertarianism]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Democratic Party]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:44, October 18, 2026
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. Some commentators use the term "DINOSAUR" ("Democrat in Name Only, Sorry A** Undercover Republican").
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 (2000–2015)
- Jesse Helms (North Carolina), United States Senator (1973–2003).
- Kim Davis (Kentucky), Clerk of Rowan County (2015–present).
- Richard Shelby (Alabama), Senator from Alabama (1987–present)
- Phil Gramm (Texas), Senator from Texas (1985–2002)