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  Ripon Media · [email protected]
November 12, 2020 at 7:16 PM

Walden Reflects on Results of the Election & GOP Prospects Moving Forward

For immediate release: November 12, 2020 Contact: [email protected] Walden Reflects on Results of the Election & GOP Prospects Moving Forward “If I were handicapping 2022, I'd be pretty excited as a Republican in the House.” WASHINGTON, DC — The Ripon Society held a…
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November 9, 2020 at 12:02 PM

Ripon Forum Publishes Bipartisan Special Edition in Honor of Veterans Day

For immediate release: November 9, 2020 Contact: [email protected]   Ripon Forum Publishes Bipartisan Special Edition in Honor of Veterans Day   WASHINGTON, DC — With Veterans Day approaching, The Ripon Forum reached out to a bipartisan group of policymakers who h…
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November 7, 2020 at 1:01 PM

Emmer Takes Stock of GOP Gains

For immediate release: November 7, 2020 Contact: [email protected] Emmer Takes Stock of GOP Gains “We elected the most diverse class of candidates in history on a message of protecting the freedoms this country was founded on.” WASHINGTON, DC — The Ripon Society hosted …
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
November 3, 2020 at 11:02 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society "I want to see every man vote. I would rather have you come to the polls even if you voted against me than have you shirk your duty."  Theodore Roosevelt Speech in Richland, NY October 29, 18…
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October 31, 2020 at 1:02 PM

Ripon Society Holds Final Election Preview with Political Director of the NRSC

For immediate release: October 31, 2020 Contact: [email protected] Ripon Society Holds Final Election Preview with Political Director of the NRSC “2020 has been the craziest and wildest election cycle that I think anyone could ever imagine.” WASHINGTON, DC — As the 2020…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
October 27, 2020 at 11:08 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society "In the ordinary and low sense which we attach to the words ‘partisan’ and ‘politician,’ a judge of the Supreme Court should be neither."  Theodore Roosevelt Letter to Henry Cabot Lodge July …
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October 21, 2020 at 12:01 PM

ICYMI: "MEETING THE THREAT" -- by Deb Fischer

  from The Ripon Forum October 2020 https://riponsociety.org/article/meeting-the-threat/   MEETING THE THREAT Dangerous activity of Russia and China  underscores importance of enacting the NDAA by Deb Fischer   At the end of August, Russian soldiers crashed their vehicle into…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
October 20, 2020 at 11:01 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society "Each of us has not only his duty to himself, his family and his neighbors, but his duty to the State and to the nation."  Theodore Roosevelt Speech in Colorado Springs, CO August 2, 1901 …
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October 16, 2020 at 4:02 PM

LeaMond Discusses Impact of Older Americans on this Year’s Campaign

For immediate release: October 16, 2020 Contact: [email protected] LeaMond Discusses Impact of Older Americans on this Year’s Campaign “There are a lot of them, and in election after election, they show up.” WASHINGTON, DC — With less than three weeks to go in this year…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
October 13, 2020 at 11:01 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society "Let the watchwords of all our people be the old familiar watchwords of honesty, decency, fair-dealing and common sense. "  Theodore Roosevelt Speech at the New York State Fair September 7, 1…
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October 9, 2020 at 4:02 PM

Wenstrup Underscores the Need to Follow Science, Not Rhetoric, in the Fight Against COVID-19

For immediate release: October 9, 2020 Contact: [email protected] Wenstrup Underscores the Need to Follow Science, Not Rhetoric, in the Fight Against COVID-19 “People should not be looking to score political points.” WASHINGTON, DC — The Ripon Society hosted a virtual d…
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October 6, 2020 at 5:01 PM

Wasserman Assesses Political Landscape & Impact of Debates on the Election

For immediate release: October 6, 2020 Contact: [email protected] Wasserman Assesses Political Landscape & Impact of Debates on the Election “I just don't think they have much potential to move votes.” WASHINGTON, DC —With Election Day drawing near, The Ripon Societ…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
October 6, 2020 at 11:02 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society "Neither our national nor our local civic life can be what it should unless it is marked by the fellow-feeling, the mutual kindness, the mutual respect, the sense of common duties, and common in…
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October 2, 2020 at 4:16 PM

Reed & Fitzpatrick Tout Efforts of Problem Solvers to Find Common Ground

For immediate release: October 2, 2020 Contact: [email protected] Reed & Fitzpatrick Tout Efforts of Problem Solvers to Find Common Ground “We can be proud Republicans and we can be proud Democrats, but at the end of the day we are Americans first.” WASHINGTON, DC —…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
September 29, 2020 at 11:02 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society "It is a sign of marked political weakness in any commonwealth if the people tend to be carried away by mere oratory. "  Theodore Roosevelt Speech in Paris April 23, 1910 To view past T…
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September 28, 2020 at 10:01 PM

ICYMI - "Steve Scalise: GOP voters return to help Trump after 2018 boycott" -- from the Washington Examiner

from the Washington Examiner  September 28, 2020  https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/steve-scalise-gop-voters-return-to-help-trump-after-2018-boycott Steve Scalise: GOP voters return to help Trump after 2018 boycott  by Paul Bedard Republican voters…
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September 28, 2020 at 12:01 PM

Scalise Lays Out GOP Commitment to America

For immediate release: September 28, 2020 Contact: [email protected] Scalise Lays Out GOP Commitment to America “Positive energy is what’s going to win this election, not negative energy.” WASHINGTON, DC — House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (LA-1) appeared this past Th…
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September 25, 2020 at 4:02 PM

Tillis Pushes to Hold China Accountable

For immediate release: September 25, 2020 Contact: [email protected] Tillis Pushes to Hold China Accountable “The fact of the matter is they lied to the world about the virus.” WASHINGTON, DC — As efforts continue for fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, focus has shifted to…
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September 24, 2020 at 12:02 PM

“EXIT INTERVIEW” -- From the Republican Revolution of 1994 to the Global Pandemic of 2020, Mac Thornberry reflects on the past 26 years

For immediate release: September 24, 2020 Contact: [email protected]   “EXIT INTERVIEW” From the Republican Revolution of 1994 to the Global Pandemic of 2020, Mac Thornberry reflects on the past 26 years Latest edition of Ripon Forum also features Deb Fischer on the threat …
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
September 22, 2020 at 11:02 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society "A wise and upright judge can render, and does render, in the long run, rather better service than can be rendered even by the right type of executive or legislative officer . "  Theodore Roos…
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September 18, 2020 at 4:02 PM

Young, Loeffler Lay Out Stakes of Upcoming Election

For immediate release: September 18, 2020 Contact: [email protected] Young, Loeffler Lay Out Stakes of Upcoming Election “We are focusing on the health and safety of our families as we try and get on the right footing for a full recovery.” WASHINGTON, DC — With the elec…
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September 17, 2020 at 4:02 PM

Wagner Outlines Legislative Agenda to Help Suburban Families Amid COVID-19

For immediate release: September 17, 2020 Contact: [email protected] Wagner Outlines Legislative Agenda to Help Suburban Families Amid COVID-19 “We are focusing on the health and safety of our families as we try and get on the right footing for a full recovery.” WASHING…
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September 15, 2020 at 4:02 PM

McMorris Rodgers Touts American Tech Innovation & Competitiveness with China

For immediate release: September 15, 2020 Contact: [email protected] McMorris Rodgers Touts American Tech Innovation & Competitiveness with China “We need to make sure we are building a strong foundation here at home and holding China accountable.” WASHINGTON, DC — …
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
September 15, 2020 at 11:02 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “There can be nothing in the world more beautiful than the Yosemite, the groves of giant sequoias and redwoods, the Canyon of the Colorado, the Canyon of the Yellowstone, the Three Tetons; and our…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
September 8, 2020 at 11:02 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.”  Theodore Roosevelt Speech in Syracuse, New York September 7, 1903 To view past Teddy Tw…
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September 4, 2020 at 6:01 PM

Ripon in the news — from The News-Gazettte

from The News-Gazette August 31, 2020 https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/tom-kacich-davis-walking-a-fine-line-with-support-for-trump/article_c1cf5b51-73cd-545c-87e6-5c9b72f8ebeb.html Davis walking a fine line with support for Trump  by TOM KACICH   In a rare Saturday s…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
September 1, 2020 at 11:02 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “Patriotism means services to the nation; and only those who render such service are fit to enjoy the privilege of citizenship.”  Theodore Roosevelt Speech in Lincoln, Nebraska June 14, 1917 …
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August 26, 2020 at 12:02 PM

ICYMI: "To Young Republicans, Climate Change is Fact, Not Fiction" -- by Danielle Butcher

  from The Ripon Forum August 2020 https://riponsociety.org/article/to-young-republicans-climate-change-is-fact-not-fiction/   To Young Republicans, Climate Change is Fact, Not Fiction by Danielle Butcher   The Republican Party has resoundingly rejected outlandish policy pro…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
August 25, 2020 at 11:02 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “I believe in the party to which we belong because I believe in the principles for which the Republican Party stood in the days of Abraham Lincoln; and furthermore, and especially because I believ…
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August 24, 2020 at 12:02 PM

Davis Discusses the Importance of the Election Security and the Partisan Debate Over Postal Service Reform

For immediate release: August 24, 2020 Contact: [email protected] Davis Discusses the Importance of the Election Security and the Partisan Debate Over Postal Service Reform Says this is a manufactured conspiracy and he’s heard from local letter carriers who are frustrated …
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
August 18, 2020 at 11:02 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “In achieving good government the fundamental factor must be the character of the average citizen.”  Theodore Roosevelt Speech in Antietam, MD September 17, 1903 To view past Teddy Tweets, …
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August 17, 2020 at 12:02 PM

ICYMI: "Will college in the age of corona ever be the same?"

Thought you might be interested in seeing the below essay by AEI scholar Rick Hess, which appears in the latest edition of The Ripon Forum and was reprinted yesterday in the Sunday edition of The Post and Courier in Charleston...     from The Post and Courier August 16, 2020 ht…
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August 13, 2020 at 4:02 PM

ICYMI: "Three keys to staying healthy in this age of COVID-19" -- by Eric Toner, MD

  from The Ripon Forum August 2020 https://riponsociety.org/article/wear-a-mask-maintain-distance-and-avoid-crowds/   Wear a Mask, Maintain Distance, and Avoid Crowds Three keys to staying healthy in this age of COVID-19 by Eric Toner, MD   We are in the early innings of an …
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
August 11, 2020 at 11:02 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “There is not a man of us here who does not at times need a helping hand to be stretched out to him, and then shame upon him who will not stretch out the helping hand to his brother.”  Theodore …
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August 8, 2020 at 1:02 PM

ICYMI: "Is the Time Right to Cut the Payroll Tax?"

  from the August 2020 Edition of The Ripon Forum https://riponsociety.org/article/is-the-time-right-to-cut-the-payroll-tax/   Is the Time Right to Cut the Payroll Tax? by Karl Smith   When the coronavirus pandemic first hit the United States in March of this year, I recommen…
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August 7, 2020 at 4:02 PM

Ernst Discusses Impact of COVID-19 in Iowa & Applauds Bipartisan Passage of NDAA

For immediate release: August 7, 2020 Contact: [email protected] Ernst Discusses Impact of COVID-19 in Iowa & Applauds Bipartisan Passage of NDAA “We Senators need to be out there meeting with our constituents and not just folks in the Capital City.” WASHINGTON, DC …
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August 5, 2020 at 6:17 PM

Ripon in the news -- from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

  From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette https://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-nation/2020/08/04/conor-lamb-hydroxychloroquine-brighton-nursing-home-covid-19-outbreak-beaver-county/stories/202008040111   After hydroxychloroquine violations, Rep. Conor Lamb calls for feds to investi…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
August 4, 2020 at 10:02 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “There can be no greater mistake from the democratic point of view, nothing more ruinous can be imagined from the point of view of a true democracy, than to believe that democracy means absence of…
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August 3, 2020 at 6:17 PM

“MODERNIZING U.S. ENERGY POLICY” -- In latest Ripon Forum, Lisa Murkowski explains why she believes this time of crisis should be a moment of reform

For immediate release: August 3, 2020 Contact: [email protected]   “MODERNIZING U.S. ENERGY POLICY” In latest Ripon Forum, Lisa Murkowski explains why she believes this time of crisis should be a moment of reform Plus, a status report on the fight against COVID-19   …
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August 3, 2020 at 12:02 PM

Kelly Reflects on Today’s Political Environment, and his Experience as a Survivor of COVID-19

For immediate release: August 3, 2020 Contact: [email protected] Kelly Reflects on Today’s Political Environment, and his Experience as a Survivor of COVID-19 “I think too often Washington gets wrapped around the axle of the next election, as opposed to doing the right thi…
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July 31, 2020 at 4:02 PM

McHenry Discusses Upcoming COVID Relief Package and the Upcoming Election

For immediate release: July 30, 2020 Contact: [email protected] McHenry Discusses Upcoming COVID Relief Package and the Upcoming Election “There are severe economic issues that will result from us not acting.” WASHINGTON, DC — Throughout the novel coronavirus outbreak, …
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July 28, 2020 at 6:47 PM

Gardner Says Next Aid Package Must Focus on What Americans Need — Not What Washington Wants

For immediate release: July 28, 2020 Contact: [email protected] Gardner Says Next Aid Package Must Focus on What Americans Need — Not What Washington Wants “We can’t take a one-size-fits-all approach to fixing the economy.” WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner (R-CO)…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
July 28, 2020 at 11:02 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “In America today all sure people are summoned to service and sacrifice.”  Theodore Roosevelt In the  Metropolitan October 1918 To view past Teddy Tweets, please click here 1155 15…
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July 24, 2020 at 4:35 PM

PhRMA Head Steve Ubl Highlights Industry Response to Global Pandemic

For immediate release: July 24, 2020 Contact: [email protected] PhRMA Head Steve Ubl Highlights Industry Response to Global Pandemic “We're seeing an unprecedented level of collaboration, both within companies, between companies, and with government officials.” WASHINGT…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
July 21, 2020 at 11:03 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “We cannot do great deeds as a nation unless we are willing to do the small things that make up the sum of greatness.”  Theodore Roosevelt Speech in New York City May 30, 1899 To view past …
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July 20, 2020 at 5:32 PM

Stauber Leads Push to Pass Police Reform This Year

For immediate release: July 20, 2020 Contact: [email protected] Stauber Leads Push to Pass Police Reform This Year “At a time when our communities are calling for change, we have to respond.” WASHINGTON, DC — With protests across the country helping to fuel a debate ove…
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July 17, 2020 at 12:03 PM

Stivers Underscores Priorities for Next Round of Coronavirus Relief

For immediate release: July 17, 2020 Contact: [email protected] “We need to do something for our first responders and front line workers.” Stivers Underscores Priorities for Next Round of Coronavirus Relief WASHINGTON, DC — On Wednesday afternoon, The Ripon Society held…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
July 14, 2020 at 10:03 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society ““I hold no other class of people in our community in quite the regard that I hold the American teacher who is moulding the American nation of tomorrow.”  Theodore Roosevelt Speech before the Io…
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July 12, 2020 at 4:02 PM

ICYMI: "Trump and the GOP's control of the U.S. Senate" -- from The Oklahoman

From The Oklahoman https://oklahoman.com/article/5666507/opinion-trump-and-the-gops-control-of-the-us-senate   Opinion: Trump and the GOP's control of the U.S. Senate by THE OKLAHOMAN EDITORIAL BOARD Published: Sun, July 12, 2020 2:45 AM   If President Trump’s polling struggles c…
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July 10, 2020 at 4:02 PM

Bucshon Discusses the Prospects of Students Returning to School this Fall and COVID-19 Vaccine Development

For immediate release: July 10, 2020 Contact: [email protected] “Based on the medical data alone, I think the reality is that it will be safe for children to go back to school for the most part.” Bucshon Discusses the Prospects of Students Returning to School this Fall and…