“Ideas that matter,
since 1965.”
One of the challenges of publishing a quarterly journal is that you want to stay relevant to the issues of the moment without chasing the headlines of the day. This latest edition of THE RIPON FORUM is no different.
“Today’s biggest problem is not ideology, but partisan politics.”
“Some in D.C. have lost the ability to disagree without being disagreeable – and that is unfortunate, because such heated rhetoric often stands in the way of compromise when it might otherwise be achieved.”
“Cooperation on issues does not mean compromising values.”
Kay Bailey Hutchison is retiring from Congress after 19 years in office leaving this word of advice for her colleagues, “You, the elected representatives of today, are just as smart, creative and patriotic as our ancestors and must take the mantle of responsibility to keep America strong.”
“There will have to be some courageous souls.”
Lugar Talks about Political Environment and Challenges Facing the Republican Party in Speech to The Ripon Society.
Q&A
“Anger is not a substitute for good policy” – A Q&A with Jon Huntsman
An interview with the former governor, ambassador and presidential candidate about the current political environment and the challenges facing the country — and the Republican Party — in the coming years.
Breaking the Partisan Stranglehold
The Aspen Institute scholar and former Congressman discusses dysfunction in Washington and offers ideas for reform.
The New Electoral Math and What it Means for Polling
The man who Charlie Cook called “the one pollster Republicans should listen to” looks at the election results and what they mean for the GOP.
A young Republican and former aide in the Bush White House argues that the GOP can no longer ignore young Americans.
Passing Tax Reform: The Devil is in the Deductions
“In recent days, the looming fiscal cliff has catapulted income tax base-broadening to the forefront of the tax policy debate. Fortunately, this is an area where Republicans and Democrats should be able to work together.”
A senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation, talks on why the U.S. must not abandon Afghanistan even as it prepares to leave.
Coverage of a Dec. 11th reception The Ripon Society hosted to celebrate the season and mark the group’s 50th anniversary.
Ripon Profile of Cathy McMorris Rodgers
House Republican Conference Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers talks about her new job as a member of Speaker John Boehner’s leadership team.
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In this Edition
One of the challenges of publishing a quarterly journal is that you want to stay relevant to the issues of the moment without chasing the headlines of the day. This latest edition of THE RIPON FORUM is no different.
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“Today’s biggest problem is not ideology, but partisan politics.”
“Some in D.C. have lost the ability to disagree without being disagreeable – and that is unfortunate, because such heated rhetoric often stands in the way of compromise when it might otherwise be achieved.”
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“Cooperation on issues does not mean compromising values.”
Kay Bailey Hutchison is retiring from Congress after 19 years in office leaving this word of advice for her colleagues, “You, the elected representatives of today, are just as smart, creative and patriotic as our ancestors and must take the mantle of responsibility to keep America strong.”
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“There will have to be some courageous souls.”
Lugar Talks about Political Environment and Challenges Facing the Republican Party in Speech to The Ripon Society.
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“Anger is not a substitute for good policy” – A Q&A with Jon Huntsman
An interview with the former governor, ambassador and presidential candidate about the current political environment and the challenges facing the country — and the Republican Party — in the coming years.
-
Breaking the Partisan Stranglehold
The Aspen Institute scholar and former Congressman discusses dysfunction in Washington and offers ideas for reform.
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The New Electoral Math and What it Means for Polling
The man who Charlie Cook called “the one pollster Republicans should listen to” looks at the election results and what they mean for the GOP.
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The GOP’s Forgotten Ones
A young Republican and former aide in the Bush White House argues that the GOP can no longer ignore young Americans.
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Passing Tax Reform: The Devil is in the Deductions
“In recent days, the looming fiscal cliff has catapulted income tax base-broadening to the forefront of the tax policy debate. Fortunately, this is an area where Republicans and Democrats should be able to work together.”
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The Longest War
A senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation, talks on why the U.S. must not abandon Afghanistan even as it prepares to leave.
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Ripon Society Marks Milestone
Coverage of a Dec. 11th reception The Ripon Society hosted to celebrate the season and mark the group’s 50th anniversary.
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Ripon Profile of Cathy McMorris Rodgers
House Republican Conference Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers talks about her new job as a member of Speaker John Boehner’s leadership team.
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