Rep.'s opponent Crossword Clue

The solution for the clue "Rep.'s opponent" from Star Tribune crossword puzzle is mentioned here below. .

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Rep.'s opponent" with the answer "DEM" refers to political affiliations in the United States Congress. Here's why this clue corresponds to the answer:

• Rep.: This abbreviation stands for "Representative," typically in the context of a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. Representatives can belong to different political parties.
• Opponent: In the political realm, an opponent of a Representative would belong to a different party, particularly in a two-party system common in the U.S.
• DEM: This is the shortened form of "Democrat," which is one of the two major political parties in the United States. Democrats are often the main opponents or rivals of Representatives who are affiliated with the other major party, the Republicans.

Therefore, the answer "DEM" accurately reflects the association between a Representative and their opponent in the form of a Democrat, corresponding with the political dynamics in the U.S. Congress.

 The Crossword clue "Rep.'s opponent" published 26 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Star Tribune	6 March 2024	DEM
New York Times	27 March 2023	DEM
L.A. Times Daily	4 July 2022	DEM
The Washington Post	30 April 2018	DEM
Eugene Sheffer – King Feature Syndicate	31 December 2014	DEM
Newsday.com	22 January 2009	DEM