The Ripon Forum
Volume 41, No. 6
Dec 2007 - Jan 2008 Issue
by BILL FRENZEL
Branding is one of the hottest buzzwords in advertising circles. It’s catching on in political circles, as well. It’s easy to understand why.
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The former Oklahoma Congressman and Chairman of the House Republican Conference has some strong words for his party over its efforts – or lack thereof – to win support among African American voters.
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by ORRIN HATCH, JO ANN EMRSON, CHUCK NORRIS, LYNN SWANN, HEIDI GANSERT, &FRANK GUINTA
Amidst efforts to rebuild the GOP brand, the FORUM asked prominent Republicans to discuss why they joined the party and the issues they believe will be critical to its success in 2008.
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by FRANK J. WILLIAMS
Abraham Lincoln’s decision to become a Republican had a greater impact on the GOP than any other decision in the party’s history. Why did he do it, and what does it mean to the party today?
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by JOHN MCLAUGHLIN
All during the 2006 campaign, our Republican candidates for U.S. Senate, Congress and local offices knew that they were headed for the worst election for Republicans since Watergate.
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by GARY L. ROSE
Fact of the matter is that the voting behavior of young persons between the ages of 18-30 will likely decide the outcome of the 2008 election.
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by LANDON PARVIN
The current problem is that many Republicans have chained themselves to a number of words that they use as incantations, somehow believing their repetition will guarantee them victory or protect them from defeat.
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by JOHN FEEHERY
In a campaign atmosphere like this, it may seem ridiculous to preach to the candidates the virtues of virtual silence.
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by WILLIAM CONNELLY
Congress has been called the “broken branch” of our government. But is it still broken now that Democrats hold the majority on Capitol Hill?
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by DAN RATHER
It must be recognized that the idea of 24/7 news coverage counts for little without the will to make meaningful use of of all that time and, significantly the resources to make that will a reality.
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