President Obama has expressed an overwhelming desire to pass healthcare reform before the August congressional recess, but this artificial deadline limits the ability of the American people to fully give their input on the legislation.  If the plan is as good as they profess, then Members should be able to lay it out for constituents while they are in their districts in August and gain widespread support.  While the public can certainly contact their representative’s offices to comment, there is no comparison to having a series of town hall meetings around the country that give

As Americans and Republicans, we share in the loss of a great patriot in Jack Kemp.  A beloved father, congressman, cabinet secretary, and vice presidential nominee, Kemp was one of the original champions of the idea that lower taxes fuel the economy, bring higher tax revenues.  As those who have benefited from his tireless pursuit to give families more control over their own lives, we should all be grateful for his contribution to the national dialogue. We at the RLC honor his legacy and offer our most heartfelt condolences to his family at this time.

I have yet to decide who I will be supporting in the Republican Presidential primary.

Unfortunately, what has been planned as a bipartisan effort to address the crippling divisiveness of our current political atmosphere is being reported as the potential beginning of a third party.

It is with great sorrow that we mourn the loss of Benazir Bhutto today. She was a beacon not only for democracy, but also for hope and progress in the Muslim world.

by Governor Christie Whitman

   The New York Times had an interesting story this week on how theissue of climate change is dividing the major Republican candidates forpresident.

I was very sad to hear the news that Congresswoman JoAnn Davis passed away on Saturday after a battle with breast cancer.

The Religious Right showed its true, political colors this week, displaying no loyalty or respect whatsoever for the political party that has effectively carried its water for th