Republican Leadership Council

Simmons sweeps rivals away in Bonita council District 4 race

TheRLC — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:58:04 -0700

Peter Simmons vows to push for balanced budgets, explore the possibility of bringing a charter high school and work to beautify downtown as Bonita Springs’ new District 4 councilman.

Simmons, 44, won the race Tuesday night with 47 percent of the 2,878 voters.

Richard Engleman: A crossover vote for Obama

TheRLC — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:05:52 -0700

After watching most of the debates and the President’s State of the Union Address, it was time to get my absentee ballot out and make a decision. There were nine names and with the exception of Jon Huntsman, I was happy that five had dropped out. While trying to decide who to pick, I realized that I couldn’t bring myself to pick one over the other. I’m a proud moderate Republican and in November I’ll vote for a candidate who truly represents family values, is trustworthy, and one who understands the frustrations and aspirations of most Americans.

Should have been

TheRLC — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:04:19 -0700

Now that Jon Huntsman has dropped out of the presidential race, there isn’t a chance for a GOP candidate to beat President Barack Obama, unless there is a major scandal or further eroding of the economy.

Many political pundits and newspapers endorsed Huntsman as a moderate who would be the only GOP candidate to mount a serious run against the president. Instead, the just-say-no right-wing agenda will be the mantra of the 2012 election.

US Senate looks likely to go Republican in 2012

TheRLC — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 07:18:15 -0700

Cook Political Report - Early tracking US 2012 senate races indicate that the Republicans have a good chance to get a majority. Currently there are 51 Democrats, 47 Republicans and 2 Independents.

33 Senate seats will up for election, 23 Democrat and 10 Republican.
9 are solidly Republican and 9 are toss up seats.
If the Republicans get 4 or 5 toss up seats then the Senate would become 51 Republican, 49 Democrat/Independent.

Candidates

TheRLC — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:42:14 -0600

The RLC is pleased to announce its endorsement of a number of candidates this fall! The RLC narrowed its focus this cycle on taking back Congress, and our endorsements reflect this. We encourage you to support these candidates in any way you can – by visiting their website, making a donation, or volunteering your time. And if you’re fortunate enough to live in their districts or states, don’t forget to vote for them on Election Day!

America’s debt downgrade is a damning indictment of President Obama’s Big Government disaster

TheRLC — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 21:33:00 -0600

By Nile Gardiner

All it takes to solve U.S. debt problem is willpower

Heather — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:15:00 -0700

By Senator Alan Simpson
CNN

The 12 members of Congress on the deficit reduction committee have my deepest admiration and respect. They face probably the greatest challenge they've ever faced or ever will, at least in political life!

National Health Care (An Affordable Alternative)

Tom Garito — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:24:17 -0600

Proposed here is a relatively simple plan that conservative and moderate Republicans, main stream Democrats as well as Independents could all rally around. It is a plan that would tackle the health care crisis in America in a responsible and affordable manner. This plan gives coverage to all citizens, reduces overall national medical expenditures from current levels, and keeps our free market health care system intact.

Wall Street Occupiers Misdirect Anger

Governor Whitman — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 22:15:19 -0600

By Christine Todd Whitman
Oct 31, 2011
Bloomberg

“You reap what you sow” used to be a widely understood principle. Today, we seem to have lost that understanding as we watch the occupation of Wall Street and cities across the country. For three years, we have been hearing how big business is bad and how the rich are avoiding their fair share of taxes. President Barack Obama has been leading that charge, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that we are now seeing the spread of the class warfare he has helped to kindle.

Governor Whitman on Bloomberg TV

Heather — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:48:22 -0600

Republicans must prepare for the future, not rewrite the past

TheRLC — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 09:48:13 -0700

As Republicans begin debating the future of the party, it is worth noting that some in the party are already trying to rewrite the past. In recent weeks, several members of the more conservative wing of the GOP have stated that the reason the party failed so miserably this election is because it turned its back on fiscal discipline by turning toward the political center. Perhaps conservative stalwart L.

Seasons Greetings

minnesota — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:30:09 -0700

I have recently separated from the military and now back here in Minnesota. As we look to the new year, 2010 promises to be an important year in deciding the political landscape for the next decade. A key gubernatorial race along with every state legislative seat up for grabs will determine not only major issues facing our state, but congressional and state legislaive redistricting will be debating in St. Paul. I look forward to working with many of you in the upcoming year to assist in electing like-minded, pragmatic moderate Republicans to office.

Welcome to the Republican Leadership Council!

TheRLC — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0700

In the months and years ahead, we look forward to working with Republicans across the country to build a strong coalition of individuals who want the Republican Party to return to its traditional, fiscally conservative roots.

The Republican Leadership Council supports:

* Low taxes with balanced budgets;
* Strong national defense;
* Engaged foreign policy;
* Protection of the environment; and
* Less government interference in individual lives.

This is an agenda that the majority of Americans already support. The responsibility of ensuring that the GOP follows the proper path lies with those Republicans who are willing to work to make it happen. Join us in reclaiming our Party and ensuring a return to the core values the Republican Party has advocated for generations.

This site is a meeting ground for all Republicans who want to make a difference – and expand the Republican party - check out our blog, news, candidates or volunteer today! If you are a candidate who is interested in the RLC’s support, please complete our candidate survey.

Thank you for visiting – we look forward to seeing you on the campaign trail.

Sincerely yours,

Gov. Christie Whitman & Sen. Jack Danforth

Next: The growth battle (Getting beyond Obamanomics)

TheRLC — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 21:30:39 -0600

The bruising debt-limit fight is over, but another battle looms -- and may well make the last one look like a walk in the park.

The battle lines are already being drawn over how to grow our economy out of its current dismal state: President Obama got the ball rolling yesterday by calling for what sounds like a second stimulus package.

Inquirer Editorial: Public wants balance

TheRLC — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 21:26:31 -0600

Congress has less than a week to reach an agreement that would allow the federal government to continue paying its bills.

At this late hour, chances for a "grand" bargain that would stabilize the nation's finances for the long term by using a mix of deep spending cuts and modest new revenues are almost nil.

At best, it looks as if Congress will instead produce a short-term fix, which allows this disruptive and economically destabilizing political fight to drag on.

A War by Any Name

The RLC — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 16:52:11 -0600

Tonight, in a speech that probably should have been delivered before American planes began flying missions over North Africa, Barack Obama will try to explain to a puzzled nation why we are at war with Libya.

Outsiders vs. Insiders: The Struggle for the GOP's Soul

Heather — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 08:59:38 -0600

Thursday, Jun. 16, 2011
By Joe Klein
Time Magazine

WE NEED ACTION NOT WORDS

maryland — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 14:21:00 -0600

President Obama was in Pittsburgh the other day touting his support for American manufacturing and the creation of good private sector jobs in America. Specifically, he announced a new $500 million initiative called the "Advanced Manufacturing Partnership", which he claimed would bring together industry, universities and the federal government. "This partnership is about new, cutting-edge ideas to create new jobs, spark new breakthroughs, reinvigorate American manufacturing today, right now - not somewhere off in the future, right now," said President Obama.&nbs

THE JOBLESS RECOVERY

maryland — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:28:53 -0600

After years of economic stagnation the nation is fixated on the question of when things will begin to turn around. Here's the bad news. Things have begun to turn around. A recovery of sorts is underway. It just doesn't include jobs.

REMEMBERING WHAT VICTORY LOOKS LIKE

maryland — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 12:41:14 -0600

You hear a lot these days about Afghanistan and about our supposed inability to win that war. I don’t think winning is the problem. I think the issue is our inability to recognize what victory looks like.

Election 2012

pmwinters — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 08:40:23 -0600

NOTHING TO DO WITH IMMIGRATION. EVERYTHING TO DO WITH COMMON SENSE.

maryland — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 09:16:47 -0600

During its most recent legislative session, the Maryland General Assembly voted to extend in-state tuition at state colleges to the children of illegal immigrants residing in the state. Supporters of the measure cast it as being consistent with the longstanding American tradition of supporting continued immigration. In fact, the question at hand has nothing to do with that tradition, but it has everything to do with common sense.

THE REAL PARTY OF CHANGE

maryland — Thu, 26 May 2011 14:22:31 -0600

For decades now the Democratic Party has attempted to paint itself as the party of change and progress and the Republican Party as unwilling to search for new solutions or to confront the challenges facing the nation. The truth, at this juncture, is very much the opposite. It is the Republican Party, which has the ideas and the focus to move us forward and the Democrats who are mired in the past and unable to evolve.

State Captain for Maryland - Charles S. Faddis

maryland — Wed, 25 May 2011 17:35:55 -0600

My name is Charles S. (Sam) Faddis. I am the state captain for Maryland. I am a retired CIA operations officer and the author of several books on homeland security and counterterrorism. During my career with CIA, I served throughout the Middle East, South Asia and Southern Europe. I took the first CIA team into Iraq in advance of the last war and was head of CIA's WMD terrorism unit prior to my retirement in May of 2008. I am now writing, teaching and doing security contracting in the Annapolis, Maryland area.

Ohio's SB5 Battle

ohio — Mon, 09 May 2011 08:04:00 -0600

The Major Points and Content and Operation sections of this Senate Bill 5 summary were selected directly from the Legislative Service Commission's (a state nonpartisan service agency) Bill Analysis:

Some Major Points in the Bill:

RLC in Ohio

ohio — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 14:35:10 -0600

Welcome to the Ohio page for the Republican Leadership Council. The Great State of Ohio occupies a particularly important place in Republican politics. In addition to sending eight Republicans to the White House (44% of all Republican presidents), no Republican has become president without capturing Ohio. Thus, if Republicans truly desire to succeed in November 2012, they must appeal to Ohio's hard-nosed sensibilities, which value economic growth, technological and medical innovation, and educational reform over divisive cultural battles.

Welcome to the Ohio State Chapter!

ohio — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 13:49:50 -0600

Welcome to the Ohio State Chapter!

Welcome to the Indiana State Chapter!

indiana — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 13:49:01 -0600

Welcome to the Indiana State Chapter!

Will the Buckeye State Swing Back to the GOP in 2010?

ohio — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 13:43:33 -0600

October 23, 2009
By Stuart Rothenberg

Get out your map and draw a big fat bull's-eye on Ohio. The state looks to be a test of whether the GOP can bounce back strongly after two terrible election cycles, and that makes it a possible bellwether of what's going on nationally.

Thank you!

TheRLC — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:20:27 -0600

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