Republican Party
A Final Post-Mortem on the 2018 Mid-Terms
by TOM DAVIS
Perhaps the least discussed, but probably the most important change, in the 2018 election dynamics was the huge Democratic spending advantage in Congressional races.
People Matter, and it’s Time for Washington to Lead
by KRISTIN OLSEN
As the New Year begins, I urge Congress and the President to hit reset and begin giving their constituents the leadership America deserves.
The Party of Results in the Age of Rhetoric
by LESLIE RUTLEDGE
Voters know that America is moving in the right direction with a booming economy, lower taxes for hardworking families and respect for our great nation around the globe.
A View from Dubuque, Iowa
by CHRISTOPHER B. BUDZISZ
“The current picture of Iowa and Dubuque is that it is not yet firmly Trump Country,” reports the Professor from Loras College and the Director of the Loras College Poll.
A View from Northampton County
by CHRISTOPHER P. BORICK
“Nothstein’s allegiance to Trump appears to be more of a burden than a boost as the mid-terms draw near,” writes the Muhlenberg College Professor about the local GOP candidate for Congress.
A View from Trumbull County, Ohio
by ADAM FULLER
“Trump’s single greatest achievement is his tearing up of NAFTA,” writes the Professor from Youngstown State University.
A View from Macomb County
by DAVID A. DULIO & JOHN S. KLEMANSKI
“Macomb residents are sticking with President Trump,” write the professors from Oakland University in Michigan.
A View from Kenosha County
by ARTHUR I. CYR
“Kenosha County reflects both traditional Democratic Party roots and recent Republican strength,” writes the Professor & Director of the Clausen Center for World Business at Carthage College.
A Note from the Chairman Emeritus
by BILL FRENZEL
Branding is one of the hottest buzzwords in advertising circles. It’s catching on in political circles, as well. It’s easy to understand why.
The Republican Party and the Black Vote – A Q&A with J.C. Watts
The former Oklahoma Congressman and Chairman of the House Republican Conference has some strong words for his party over its efforts – or lack thereof – to win support among African American voters.