What does the cryptic crossword clue "One arguing with Republican protester? Not the first (12)" mean?

The definition is "One arguing". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. R (synonym of "Republican") + DEMONSTRATOR (synonym of "protester?") [deletion: "Not the first"]; definition: "One arguing" The answer is REMONSTRATOR.

One arguing with Republican protester? Not the first (12)

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