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This edition of the Ripon Forum features the results of a post-election survey of the nation’s electorate, which finds that Americans still want their leaders in Washington to work together.
A Patriotic, Pro-Worker Republican Party Is Emerging
November’s historic turnout suggests the political coalitions that constitute our two-party system are once again shifting.
The Ghosts of Budgets Past, Present & Future
Ebenezer Scrooge would have certainly asserted of Congress’ budget process: “it is dead, dead as a door-nail.” In the spirit of the season, it is worth examining why the process now lies with old Marley in the graveyard.
Trump’s successes in Macomb during the last two cycles may signal a longer-term partisan change in the County.
Trump’s inability to repeat in Northampton County was undoubtedly affected by intense dissatisfaction with his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Voters will be heading into 2021 frustrated about the political environment and wary that either political party or its leaders has all the answers facing the country.
The New Guard: Stephanie Bice (OK-5)
“Hopefully we’ll see, now that the election is over, some coming together and trying to actually govern again.”
The New Guard: Michelle Fischbach (MN-7)
“Families across western Minnesota simply want a government that protects our communities and spends taxpayer dollars responsibly.”
The New Guard: Carlos Gimenez (FL-26)
“This country needs to start to work together. We have threats from outside and inside, and for us to keep fighting makes no sense whatsoever.”
The New Guard: Yvette Herrell (NM-2)
“For far too long, we’ve seen division in Washington, and the losers are the people, because our values are not being represented.”
The New Guard: Ashley Hinson (IA-1)
“The partisan rhetoric – the infighting – is unacceptable to me and I know it’s unacceptable to the voters in Iowa’s first district.”
The New Guard: Young Kim (CA-39)
“For the longest time, the Republican Party has been the party of opportunities, and I’m an example of that.”
The New Guard: Nancy Mace (SC-1)
“It is time to stop rebuilding the world and start rebuilding America.”
The New Guard: Burgess Owens (UT-4)
“Now, more than ever, we need leaders that will stand for their principles and won’t compromise their values for political opportunities.”
The New Guard: Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27)
“I vow that I will represent the spirit that lives in this district – the ultimate melting pot.”
The New Guard: Michelle Steel (CA-48)
“This vote showed that minorities who may look or speak differently than most not only have a place in this Republican Party but can be elected to the United States Congress.”
Debate
Why We Need Federal Election Standards
Most advanced democracies, even federal ones, have a national agency that guarantees standard voting registration processes that make it straightforward to vote.
Debate
States Should Set Their Own Election Rules to Protect Liberty
Any national federal standard — whether it be voter ID, absentee ballot availability, or even voter qualifications — would be enforced with a decidedly Democratic Party bias.
Tom Emmer discusses the outcome of this past election, and how Republicans can take back the House in 2022.
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In this edition
This edition of the Ripon Forum features the results of a post-election survey of the nation’s electorate, which finds that Americans still want their leaders in Washington to work together.
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A Patriotic, Pro-Worker Republican Party Is Emerging
November’s historic turnout suggests the political coalitions that constitute our two-party system are once again shifting.
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The Ghosts of Budgets Past, Present & Future
Ebenezer Scrooge would have certainly asserted of Congress’ budget process: “it is dead, dead as a door-nail.” In the spirit of the season, it is worth examining why the process now lies with old Marley in the graveyard.
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Why Macomb Stayed Red
Trump’s successes in Macomb during the last two cycles may signal a longer-term partisan change in the County.
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Why Northampton Turned Blue
Trump’s inability to repeat in Northampton County was undoubtedly affected by intense dissatisfaction with his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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WORK TOGETHER
Voters will be heading into 2021 frustrated about the political environment and wary that either political party or its leaders has all the answers facing the country.
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The New Guard: Stephanie Bice (OK-5)
“Hopefully we’ll see, now that the election is over, some coming together and trying to actually govern again.”
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The New Guard: Michelle Fischbach (MN-7)
“Families across western Minnesota simply want a government that protects our communities and spends taxpayer dollars responsibly.”
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The New Guard: Carlos Gimenez (FL-26)
“This country needs to start to work together. We have threats from outside and inside, and for us to keep fighting makes no sense whatsoever.”
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The New Guard: Yvette Herrell (NM-2)
“For far too long, we’ve seen division in Washington, and the losers are the people, because our values are not being represented.”
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The New Guard: Ashley Hinson (IA-1)
“The partisan rhetoric – the infighting – is unacceptable to me and I know it’s unacceptable to the voters in Iowa’s first district.”
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The New Guard: Young Kim (CA-39)
“For the longest time, the Republican Party has been the party of opportunities, and I’m an example of that.”
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The New Guard: Nancy Mace (SC-1)
“It is time to stop rebuilding the world and start rebuilding America.”
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The New Guard: Burgess Owens (UT-4)
“Now, more than ever, we need leaders that will stand for their principles and won’t compromise their values for political opportunities.”
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The New Guard: Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27)
“I vow that I will represent the spirit that lives in this district – the ultimate melting pot.”
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The New Guard: Michelle Steel (CA-48)
“This vote showed that minorities who may look or speak differently than most not only have a place in this Republican Party but can be elected to the United States Congress.”
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Why We Need Federal Election Standards
Most advanced democracies, even federal ones, have a national agency that guarantees standard voting registration processes that make it straightforward to vote.
-
States Should Set Their Own Election Rules to Protect Liberty
Any national federal standard — whether it be voter ID, absentee ballot availability, or even voter qualifications — would be enforced with a decidedly Democratic Party bias.
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Ripon Profile of Tom Emmer
Tom Emmer discusses the outcome of this past election, and how Republicans can take back the House in 2022.
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