Local Organization Issue Outreach Local Campaigns Most members are surprised to learn how little money the national party invests on supporting local political activities, either through direct investment or by providing supporting materials and structures. Notice that I have not proposed to spend money to recruit more members for the national party. I am delighted that Americans choose to join…
Posts published in May 2023
In his new book “Go Big” Richard Viguerrie recounts why the ‘New Right’ took over leadership of the conservative movement and brought it to victory, electing Ronald Reagan as President in 1980. He observes that in 1964 there were conservatives, but there was no one planning conservative strategy. He then outlines the scheme Newt Gingrich used to form plans. It…