[Answer] 1. What flamboyant boxing promoter switched allegiances from the Republican Party to the Democratic Party to support Barack Obama in 2008 and 2012?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "1. What flamboyant boxing promoter switched allegiances from the Republican Party to the Democratic Party to support Barack Obama in 2008 and 2012?"

...1. Don King 2. Dixie Carter 3. Oscar de la Hoya 4. Vince McMahon Don King, who promoted Muhammad Ali's "Rumble in the Jungle" and "Thrilla in Manilla" in the 1970s, has long been a member of the National Black Republican Association. He supported George W. Bush's re-election in 2004, and made headlines attending the 2004 Republican convention. He became a staunch Obama supporter, however, in the 2008 and 2012 elections. King sees his swing as a good thing. In an article published 6 November 2012 on Examiner.com, King called himself "versatile and flexible, a Republicrat at heart." He further said, of leaving the Republicans: "JFK said it, and it's true; sometimes party loyalty comes at too high a price. This is that time. What was done in stereotyping the black people continues to be done to women."

[Ans] Who was the first Republican President of the United States?

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On this day in 1854, former members of the Whip Party met to establish a new party to oppose the spread of slavery into the western territories. This is generally regarded as the founding meeting of the Republican Party. The Republicans rapidly gained supporters in the North, and in 1856, John C. Fremont became the first presidential candidate of the new Republican Party, but lost to Democrat James Buchanan. On November 6, 1860, Abraham Lincoln was elected the 16th president of the United States and became the first Republican president in the history of the United States.

[Answer] Who was the first Republican President of the United States?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Who was the first Republican President of the United States?"

...On this day in 1854, former members of the Whip Party met to establish a new party to oppose the spread of slavery into the western territories. This is generally regarded as the founding meeting of the Republican Party. The Republicans rapidly gained supporters in the North, and in 1856, John C. Fremont became the first presidential candidate of the new Republican Party, but lost to Democrat James Buchanan. On November 6, 1860, Abraham Lincoln was elected the 16th president of the United States and became the first Republican president in the history of the United States.

[Ans] Who was the last U.S. President not associated with either the Democratic or Republican Party?

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Millard Fillmore was the last Whig president and the last president not associated with the Democratic or Republican parties. Millard Fillmore is also known for assuming the presidency after the death of Zachary Taylor, becoming the 13th U.S. president. He sought election to a full term in 1852, but was passed over for the nomination by the Whigs. As the 13th U.S. president, Fillmore was responsible for forcing open Japan to trade with the Treaty of Kanagawa. Fillmore founded the University at Buffalo and was the university's first chancellor. Millard Fillmore died in Buffalo, New York on this day in 1874 from the after effects of a stroke.

[Answer] Who was the last U.S. President not associated with either the Democratic or Republican Party?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Who was the last U.S. President not associated with either the Democratic or Republican Party?"

...Millard Fillmore was the last Whig president and the last president not associated with the Democratic or Republican parties. Millard Fillmore is also known for assuming the presidency after the death of Zachary Taylor, becoming the 13th U.S. president. He sought election to a full term in 1852, but was passed over for the nomination by the Whigs. As the 13th U.S. president, Fillmore was responsible for forcing open Japan to trade with the Treaty of Kanagawa. Fillmore founded the University at Buffalo and was the university's first chancellor. Millard Fillmore died in Buffalo, New York on this day in 1874 from the after effects of a stroke.

[Answer] 8. Ex-US president, Ronald Reagan, was a Republican who was firmly opposed to communism. His policies have been credited as being a significant factor in the demise of Soviet communism. Ronald Reagan suffered from which degenerative brain disease?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "8. Ex-US president, Ronald Reagan, was a Republican who was firmly opposed to communism. His policies have been credited as being a significant factor in the demise of Soviet communism. Ronald Reagan suffered from which degenerative brain disease?"

...1. Parkinson's disease 2. Alzheimer's disease 3. Huntington's chorea 4. Lou Gehrig's (motor neurone) disease Ronald Reagan revealed his battle with Alzheimer's disease in November 1995 in an open letter to the American people, however, it was clear that he was suffering from some form of dementia during his years in office (1981-1989), exhibiting symptoms of poor memory, disorientation and repetitive speech.

Which cable TV news host once served in Congress as a Florida Republican?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which cable TV news host once served in Congress as a Florida Republican? "

He is currently the co-host of Morning Joe on MSNBC, and previously hosted Scarborough Country on the same channel.

[Ans] In the Republican party abbreviation “GOP,” what does the “G” stand for?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "In the Republican party abbreviation “GOP,” what does the “G” stand for? "

The Republican Party, commonly referred to as the GOP , is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, the other being its historic rival, the Democratic Party.