Ripon Forum
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In this edition
by LOU ZICKAR
In this edition of the Forum, we reached out to GOP leaders around the country and asked them a simple question: “What would you like to see from Washington in the coming year?”
Profiles and Perspectives: President Bush Responds
To mark the President George H.W. Bush's passing on November 30th at the age of 94, the Forum has decided to reprint our interview conducted with him in 1990.
Govern Within Your Means: A Unifying Goal in Divided Times
by G.T. BYNUM
The greatest contribution President Trump and Congress could make in 2019 is to follow the lead of cities across America and balance their budget.
Diversity is Key to Election Security
by CONNIE LAWSON
As we look to modernize as a nation, Washington needs to ensure the administration of elections stays under state and local control as required by the 10th amendment of the Constitution.
With Divided Federal Government, a Silver Lining Could Emerge
by J.D. MESNARD
At a time when our federal government continues to expand and the national debt continues to grow, there can be virtue in gridlock.
People Matter, and it’s Time for Washington to Lead
by KRISTIN OLSEN
As the New Year begins, I urge Congress and the President to hit reset and begin giving their constituents the leadership America deserves.
It’s Time to Return Common Sense to Washington
by PAUL PATE
We strive to give small businesses the service they need, when they need it. That is the way the federal government needs to work.
Forget Term Limits. How about Time Limits?
by DAVID RALSTON
They say work expands to fill the time allotted. Maybe a deadline would help move work along.
The Party of Results in the Age of Rhetoric
by LESLIE RUTLEDGE
Voters know that America is moving in the right direction with a booming economy, lower taxes for hardworking families and respect for our great nation around the globe.
Healthcare and Immigration: Our Most Salient Issues Are Longstanding Problems
by LINDA UPMEYER
As long as both Republicans and Democrats come to the table and agree not to dig in their heels, I am hopeful.
A Message from the States
by ROBIN VOS
The federal government has usurped power from the states and our individual liberties have eroded resulting in a bloated national bureaucracy.
Voters Deserve to Know Their Votes will Count
by WAYNE WILLIAMS
In a recent Gallup poll, a full one-third of Americans were not confident that their votes are accurately counted.
Empower, Don’t Impede, the Pioneering Spirit of the States
by JACKIE WINTERS
Nothing is given without strings attached, and the guidelines and regulations that come along with federal grants hinder progress.
Election Security: An Ongoing Responsibility
by KIM WYMAN
A core strength of American elections is the decentralized process. No one entity has oversight over all ballot counting, which means there’s no single point for a bad actor to attack.
