Posts Tagged ‘republican national committee’

Why a 2010 Blowout Will Not Mean Things Are Better

After the 2002 and 2004 elections, Republicans celebrated electoral victories that many thought would put them in the position to maintain a long-term majority.  In turn, Democrats pushed the panic button and began looking for ways to turn things around.  Likewise, after 2006 and 2008, it was the opposite effect, with Democrats claiming a permanent [...]

Once Again, the RNC Stands Pat While the DNC Innovatively Involves Young Voters

While the RNC continues to stand pat instead of giving young voters a legitimate role in the future of the Party — or even simply establishing its own Young Voter Outreach Arm to compete with the Democratic National Committee’s Youth Council — the Democrats continue to find new and innovative ways to involve young voters [...]

Announcing the Petition for Our Future

Two days ago, I wrote that we must give young voters a legitimate role in the future of the Republican Party. The clock is ticking for these crucial changes to take place.  Recognizing this, the team here at NextGenGOP has launched the Petition for Our Future.  Now you can join the many voices asking Chairman [...]

Let’s Give Young Voters a Legitimate Role in the Future of the Republican Party

Over at FutureMajority.com, Michael Connery brings attention to this:
Want to be a member of the Democratic National Committee? The DNC Youth Council is now accepting resumes from young people interested in becoming At-Large members.
What exactly is an at-large member of the DNC? At-large members are full-scale, policy-shaping members of the Democratic National Committee who are [...]

The Remarkable Turnaround: The Penguins Did It, Can Republicans?

Not too long ago, it seemed all had been lost. Despite displaying incredible success and promise in years past, they were losing. They had some of the greatest talent in the world, but nonetheless they couldn’t find a winning groove. Worse still, it seemed that even when pitted against the worst opponents, they still couldn’t [...]

Winning Back the Youth Vote: Is a “Hip-Hop” Makeover Part of the Answer?

Hats off to Future Majority, one of our counterparts on the other side of the aisle, for bringing my attention to this story.
In a Washington Times interview, newly elected RNC Chairman Michael Steele discussed his plan for winning back the youth vote, arguing that Republicans must apply their principles to “urban-suburban hip-hop settings.”  According to [...]

RNC Tech Summit = Peer Production

Yesterday, I expressed concern about the fact that newly elected RNC Chairman Michael Steele has yet to make “any significant new effort to win over millennials.” Today, however, I want to recognize Steele for something he has done exceedingly well.  If you are a regular reader of this blog, you know I have on a [...]

The Steele Shakeup

A lot of changes are happening at the Republican National Committee. With Michael Steele as the new chairman, the RNC is refreshing its entire staff and opening its ears to outside ideas. Although I had previously endorsed Saul Anuzis for the position, I am cautiously optimistic with the approach Steele has taken thus far.
In my [...]

My Question on the Youth Vote at Rebuild the Party’s RNC Candidate Forum

I just submitted a question regarding each RNC Chair candidate’s specific plan to win back the youth vote to the RNC Candidate Forum. You can view the video below — please consider going here and voting for it to be one of the questions that gets asked to the candidates!

Open Forum: Your Thoughts on the RNC Chairman’s Race

One of the more popular topics that I’ve been seeing on right-of-center blogs is the race for Chairman of the Republican National Committee. Despite the fact that the decision will be made by 168 RNC members, there is a lot of ongoing debate about who should be the next person to lead the Republican Party.
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