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November 2023
CPI Partners Newsletter: A Crowd of Conservative Warriors
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As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, we wanted to share with you a milestone for the Conservative Partnership Academy. On Nov. 14 we held our first-ever gala celebrating current and future leaders in Washington, D.C. The Inaugural Bellator Gala reminded us of the incredible support system you've created for conservative warriors. We hope you enjoy this special update!
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"If up-and-coming conservatives adhere to the mission of CPI and its benefactors, we may rightly look forward to the conservative movement of tomorrow." - Anastasia Kaliabakos, The American Conservative
A recent article in The American Conservative titled "A Crowd of Conservative Warriors" documented what it was like to attend CPI's inaugural "Bellator Awards Gala" on Nov. 14. The gala celebrated the launch of the Conservative Partnership Academy and honored courageous conservatives in Washington, D.C.
More than 200 allies from across the conservative movement, including congressional staffers and CPI supporters attended the event, held at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel in Washington, D.C.
Speaking at the event were Sen. Ted Cruz, Sen. Jim DeMint, and Rep. Scott Perry (who called CPI the "most consequential organization on the Hill"). Attendees included the Academy's first class of Fellows—who will study at CPI for 10 months in 2024—and three D.C. conservatives who received Bellator Awards for being exceptional in communications, legislative strategy, and leadership.
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In November, the IRS notified CPI ally American Accountability Foundation (AAF) of an investigation to examine its tax-exempt status with no clear legal rationale for their decision.
"It is surely no coincidence that AAF-– the very organization that exposed the weaponization of the IRS-– is now a target of it," said AAF President Tom Jones.
Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio, whom CPC Studios is proud to host for media support, wrote a letter with Sen. Mike Braun of Indiana, demanding answers for targeting AAF with the investigation.
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As pressure mounts, even from members of his own party, Sen. Tommy Tuberville continues to be a pro-life hero. He has been holding the confirmations of senior Defense Department appointments to force the Pentagon to drop its extremist abortion policy—which includes provisions that would subsidize travel expenses for service members seeking abortions. Sen. Mike Lee joined the fight to help stall nominees and back Sen. Tuberville's courageous stance.
Tuberville said in a recent interview, "I'm trying to protect the American taxpayer from having to pay for anything to do with abortion."
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At CPI, we're always on the lookout for exceptional staff candidates. We maintain a far-reaching network of trusted allies, which enables us to plan for the future needs and vacancies of the conservative movement.
Our Government Relations team has vetted and referred hundreds of conservatives for jobs across the movement this year—most recently, in Speaker Mike Johnson's office.
The moment he became Speaker Johnson, the CPI team was ready with names lined up to fill the new openings in his office. In just a matter of weeks, Speaker Johnson has hired three of CPI's staff recommendations to his office.
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CPI opened its doors for March for Israel supporters who marched around the National Mall in Washington, D.C. for a pro-Israel rally on Nov. 14. More than 300,000 people marched, including 170 family members of Israelis who were kidnapped by Hamas terrorists. CPI offered snacks and beverages to those who participated.
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