What does GOP stand for and what does it mean?

Answer by  EarlOfSandwich (177)

GOP is an acronym standing for 'Grand Old Party'. It is commonly used to refer to the Republican Party in the United States. According to the Republican National Committee the acronym dates back to 1875, when it originally meant 'Gallant Old Party".

Answer by  Chaneygirl (1755)

GOP orginally stood for Gallant Old Party, but now is considered to stand for Grand Old Party. It is the nickname of the republican party.

Answer by  Ginny (2251)

It started out in 1875 as initials for Gallant Old Party which was the nickname for the Republican Party. Over the years, they turned into meaning Grand Old Party and the intials eventually got shortened totally to GOP.

Answer by  Zoso (869)

GOP stands for "Grand Old Party. " It doesn't mean anything especially. The expression "gallant old party" dates from 1875, "grand old party" from 1876, "G. O. P. " from 1884.

Answer by  Anonymous

Can we just add One more letters to say Get Out Our Pockets