The Ripon Society to visit Washington
to attend 25^th annual Cascade Conference (May 19-21)

Mainstream Republicans of Washington bring together Republican leaders and national experts to discuss difficult issues at annual conference

Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney, U.S. Senate candidate Mike McGavick and Washington State’s top Republican leaders will gather near Seattle next month for an unprecedented, candid assessment of mainstream Republicans.

“The 25th anniversary of the Cascade Conference is a remarkable opportunity to re-energize the Republican Party,” said keynote speaker and Chairman of the Republican Governors Association Mitt Romney.

“This is a chance to discuss compelling issues and trade ideas with some of the most inspiring Republican leaders who value fiscal responsibility, family, and a strong partnership with the people they serve.”

The landmark, two and a half-day conference offers an impressive lineup of Republican speakers, including Governor of Massachusetts Mitt Romney, and national experts on the most provocative issues -- such as stem cell research, intelligent design and environmental protection.

“We’re asking the tough questions,” said Conference Chair and Co-host Sam Reed. For example, “Are Mainstream Republicans the core of this party or simply Republicans in name only?”  

Throughout the conference, speakers will recognize the extraordinary– and in some cases little known –accomplishments of mainstream republicans in Washington State.

After meeting many Washington Republicans that will be involved in the Cascade Conference including Washington Secretary of State Sam Reed at last year’s NCSL Conference in Seattle, The Ripon Society is proud to sponsor breakfast on Saturday, May 20, featuring United States Congressman Dave Reichert.  An exclusive interview with Congressman Reichert is featured in the April/May 2006 Ripon Forum.

For more information about the Cascade Conference and the Mainstream Republicans of Washington, visit www.washingtonmainstream.org