The Ripon Forum

Volume 54, No. 6

December 2020

In this edition

By on December 9, 2020
In this edition

by LOU ZICKAR

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

By on December 9, 2020
A Patriotic, Pro-Worker  Republican Party Is Emerging

by MARCO RUBIO

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

By on December 9, 2020
The Ghosts of Budgets Past,  Present & Future

by G. WILLIAM HOAGLAND

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

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Why Macomb Stayed Red

by DAVID A. DULIO & JOHN S. KLEMANSKI

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

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Why Northampton Turned Blue

by CHRIS BORICK

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

By on December 9, 2020
WORK TOGETHER

by ED GOEAS & BRIAN NIENABER

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

By on December 9, 2020
THE NEW GUARD

Meet 10 Members of the GOP Freedom Force Who Knocked Off Incumbent Democrats

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The New Guard: Stephanie Bice (OK-5)

By on December 9, 2020
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)

By on December 9, 2020
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)

By on December 9, 2020
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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