The Ripon Forum
Volume 40, No. 5
Oct - Nov 2006 Issue
A Note from the Chairman Emeritus

by BILL FRENZEL
Some are saying that the Republican Party is out of ideas. And we know that, at times, the party in power is tempted to eschew good ideas for the sake of remaining in power.
Promoting Energy Independence

by PETE V. DOMENICI
We must continue our efforts to increase production and develop alternate fuels.
Protecting the Environment

by CHRISTINE TODD WHITMAN
We must stay true to the heritage of Theodore Roosevelt.
Limiting Spending: We’ve done it before; we can — and must — do it again

by JOHN KASICH
We’ve done it before; we can – and must – do it again.
Q&A with Landon Parvin

The legendary GOP speechwriter talks about the importance of words in politics and why Republicans are facing such a challenge.
A Key to Victory for Republicans this Fall

by TOM FEENEY
We must adhere to the principles on which our base was built.