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What won Obama the election in the final analysis was that he exuded competence. Not Michael Dukakis-silly-looking-helmet-on-head kind of competence. But the kind of competence that convinces people that, if they vote for him, he’s going to get the job done.
The Way Back
by TOM DAVIS
The former Virginia Congressman and new Chair of the Main Street Partnership charts the road ahead for republicans.
My Dinner with Andrea
by THADDEUS G. MCCOTTER
The House Policy Committee Chairman sits down for a meal with a friend and shares some food for thought about his party.
What it Takes
by JIM DOUGLAS
Vermont's chief executive is a red governor in a blue state -- a Republican elected by Democrats. here's how he does it.
More like Ike
by KASEY S. PIPES
Eisenhower is the original pragmatic warrior, taking on the Soviets and running government like a business. He also is an example for today's GOP as the party begins to rebuild after the November election.
The Eisenhower Paradigm
by JEFFREY HART
Despite the friendly grin, Ike could be ruthless in the application of power. A former speechwriter for Nixon and Reagan assesses Eisenhower's record as a leader and what Republicans can learn from him today.
In the Wake of Mumbai
by PETER HOEKSTRA
The Ranking Member of the House Intelligence Committee lays out a national security agenda for the 11th Congress.
The Road to Recovery: An economic agenda for the GOP to champion
by CARLY CIORINA
The Republican businesswoman advises the GOP to stand up for the "little guy" in the debate over reviving the economy.
Preventing Another Financial Meltdown
by SUSAN COLLINS
The Senator from Maine discusses her proposal to reform the Nation's financial regulatory system.
Republicans Need to Prepare for the Future, not Rewrite Past
by LOU ZICKAR
The American people want lower taxes. But they also want to know the money they send to Washington is being well spent.
Book Review: The Truth About Testing
by STEPHEN JOEL TRACHTENBERG
Stephen Trachtenberg assesses Measuring Up
The Ripon Profile — Richard Burr, U.S. Senator, North Carolina
Education is one of the most important issues facing our country, in particular, the graduation rate for our nation’s high schools which is abysmally low.
