The Modern Whig Party is a United States political party whose stated intention is to be a "party for the rest of us." The Modern Whig Party, founded by U.S. military veterans, describes itself as a mainstream, middle-of-the-road grassroots movement that caters to those voters who believe in various Republican causes but also believe in various other Democratic causes.
Founded by Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, the party claims some 30,000 supporters, many of them affiliated with the American military.
The general platform of the Modern Whig Party relates to fiscal responsibility, strong national defense, and social progression.
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