Press Releases

March 15, 2019

“We’re going to continue to put young conservative people on the courts.”

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) appeared before a breakfast meeting of The Ripon Society to discuss the effort to fill judicial vacancies, and the possibility that Senate rules may have to change.
March 12, 2019

“When you’re in the minority, your job is to get back into the majority.”

WASHINGTON DC – With Democrats trying to craft an agenda as the majority party in the U.S. House of Representatives, The Ripon Society hosted a breakfast discussion with GOP Whip Team members Drew Ferguson and Paul Mitchell.
March 4, 2019

“If we’re able to have a fair deal with China, then the future is much brighter for the next generation of farmers and ranchers.”

WASHINGTON, DC —Ways & Means Committee Ranking Member Kevin Brady appeared before a breakfast meeting of The Ripon Society last Thursday with Reps. Jodey Arrington and Ron Estes, discussing the key issues of 2019.
February 20, 2019

“Making the Minority Matter: Advice for the House GOP”

WASHINGTON, DC — In its latest edition, The Ripon Forum focuses on how House Republicans can put their newfound minority status to use in a way that serves the needs of the party — and the interests of the country.
February 15, 2019

“You have to give them a little bit more information than just, ‘build the wall.’”

WASHINGTON, DC – Veteran strategist Ed Goeas appeared in front of luncheon meeting of The Ripon Society to discuss the results from Ripon’s Annual Survey of the American Voter.
February 13, 2019

“We can debate the issues at hand. But in the end we’ve got to come together.”

WASHINGTON, DC — Republican Rep. Rodney Davis and Democratic Rep. Derek Kilmer appeared before a breakfast meeting of The Ripon Society to discuss their efforts to promote civility and bridge the partisan divide.
February 8, 2019

“You can’t run an election just against Donald Trump. You actually have to be for something.”

WASHINGTON, DC — Veteran lawmaker & strategist Tom Cole appeared before The Ripon Society to discuss the political challenges facing the new Democratic majority, and why he remains optimistic about GOP prospects next year.
February 4, 2019

Doris Kearns Goodwin Headlines Bipartisan Senior Staff Symposium at Mount Vernon

WASHINGTON, DC — Over 100 top Republican and Democratic congressional aides gathered at the historic estate of America’s first President to discuss their jobs & the challenges facing our nation in 2019.
January 28, 2019

“STATE OF THE ELECTORATE 2019”

WASHINGTON, DC – The Ripon Society released the results of its 4th annual survey of the American voter, a study that delved into some of the most pressing challenges facing the country today.
January 18, 2019

As Shutdown Reaches Day 28, Ripon Society Holds Bipartisan Discussion with 2 Leaders Who are Trying to Bring It to an End

WASHINGTON, DC — Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania & Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi of New York discussed their efforts to reopen the government in a discussion hosted by The Ripon Society.
January 10, 2019

“We should be focused on the next 24 months and making sure that we correct the direction that this last election provided.”

WASHINGTON, DC — Joined by 14 New Members of the House, U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer spoke to the Ripon Society about his priorities as the new Chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee.
January 4, 2019

“To succeed at legislating, one does have to do more than satisfy the most extreme in the crowd.”

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. Greg Walden appeared before The Ripon Society to discuss the upcoming agenda of the 116th Congress and the need to resolve the current shutdown debate.