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December 23, 2020 at 1:02 PM

ICYMI: "The Ghosts of Budgets Past, Present & Future" - by Bill Hoagland

  from The Ripon Forum December 2020 https://riponsociety.org/article/the-ghosts-of-budgets-past-present-future/   The Ghosts of Budgets Past, Present & Future   by G. WILLIAM HOAGLAND   Ebenezer Scrooge would have certainly asserted of Congress’ budget process: “…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
December 22, 2020 at 1:01 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “Christmas was an occasion of literally delirious joy. In the evening we hung up our stockings -- or rather the biggest stockings we could borrow from the grown-ups -- and before dawn we trooped…
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December 19, 2020 at 2:02 PM

ICYMI: Marco Rubio on the changing face of the Republican Party & the future of the GOP -- from the latest Ripon Forum

  from The Ripon Forum December 2020 https://riponsociety.org/article/a-patriotic-pro-worker-republican-party-is-emerging/   A Patriotic, Pro-Worker Republican Party Is Emerging   by MARCO RUBIO   Political coalitions have proven to be remarkably dynamic over the past twenty ye…
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December 17, 2020 at 7:01 PM

Goeas Discusses Results of Ripon Society’s Post-Election Survey & Political Environment Heading into Next Year

For immediate release: December 17, 2020 Contact: [email protected] Goeas Discusses Results of Ripon Society’s Post-Election Survey & Political Environment Heading into Next Year “If trust in the federal government begins to increase, then I think that will be a sign w…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
December 15, 2020 at 1:01 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society "Our own political fortunes, individually and collectively, are of no consequence whatever when compared with the honor and welfare of the people of the United States."  Theodore Roosevelt Sp…
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December 14, 2020 at 6:16 PM

Ripon Society & Franklin Center Honor the "Unsung Heroes of Capitol Hill" with 9th Annual Bipartisan Event

For immediate release: December 14, 2020 Contact: [email protected]   Ripon Society & Franklin Center Honor the “Unsung Heroes of Capitol Hill” with 9th Annual Bipartisan event    WASHINGTON, DC – The Ripon Society and Franklin Center for Global Policy Exchange held their…
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December 12, 2020 at 2:01 PM

ICYMI - "Top Republican: Georgia Senate races ‘very positive,’ ahead on absentee voting" - from the Washington Examiner

from The Washington Examiner https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/top-republican-georgia-senate-races-very-positive-ahead-on-absentee-voting   Top Republican: Georgia Senate races ‘very positive,’ ahead on absentee voting   by Paul Bedard Dec. 11, 2020   Both of…
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December 11, 2020 at 5:17 PM

Young Discusses Importance of the Senate Runoffs in Georgia

For immediate release: December 11, 2020 Contact: [email protected] Young Discusses Importance of the Senate Runoffs in Georgia “It's critical that we maintain this firewall against the leftward lurch of the Democratic Party.” WASHINGTON, DC — This past Wednesday, The R…
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December 11, 2020 at 1:02 AM

ICYMI: CNN segment focuses on Ripon Society's post-election poll

Wanted to be sure you saw this segment on CNN from earlier today that focused on The Ripon Society's post-election poll, which was released this morning and found that 95% of Americans want Congress & the President to work together on the challenges facing our country. To view the segment…
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December 10, 2020 at 1:02 PM

"WORK TOGETHER" -- Ripon Society Post-Election Poll Reveals Americans are Looking for Cooperation -- Not Confrontation -- in Washington, DC

For immediate release: December 10, 2020 Contact: [email protected]   "WORK TOGETHER" Ripon Society Post-Election Poll Reveals Americans are Looking for Cooperation -- Not Confrontation -- in Washington, DC Results featured in latest Ripon Forum, published today   …
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
December 8, 2020 at 1:02 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “The prime and all-important lesson to learn is that while preparedness will not guarantee a nation against war, unpreparedness eventually insures not merely war, but utter disaster.”  Theodore …
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
December 1, 2020 at 11:02 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “A man must have in him a strong and earnest sense of duty and the desire to accomplish good for the commonwealth, without regard to the effect upon himself.”  Theodore Roosevelt Harvard Graduat…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
November 24, 2020 at 11:42 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “It is eminently fitting that once a year our people should set apart a day for praise and thanksgiving to the Giver of Good.”  Theodore Roosevelt Proclamation November 2, 1905 To view past…
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November 20, 2020 at 7:17 PM

Roby & Brooks Applaud Historic Number of GOP Women Elected to Congress

For immediate release: November 20, 2020 Contact: [email protected] Roby & Brooks Applaud Historic Number of GOP Women Elected to Congress “There's a tremendous opportunity for the Republican Party to continue to appeal to female voters throughout the country.” WASH…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
November 17, 2020 at 11:02 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society "There are many qualities which we need alike in private citizen and in public man… courage, honesty, and common sense."  Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Address as Governor January 2, 1899 …
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November 16, 2020 at 6:01 PM

Cole Calls for Action on COVID Relief Package & Discusses Prospect of Bipartisan Cooperation Next Year

For immediate release: November 16, 2020 Contact: [email protected] Cole Calls for Action on COVID Relief Package & Discusses Prospect of Bipartisan Cooperation Next Year WASHINGTON, DC — In remarks this past Thursday before a virtual meeting of The Ripon Society and…
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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 …