Resurgent Republic gauges public opinion about policy proposals under consideration by the White House and Congress. Through a steady stream of national polls and focus groups, Resurgent Republic helps policy makers, think tanks, interest groups and others advocate for policies that are consistent with conservative principles, and to oppose policies that stifle job creation, weaken national security and undermine values that have made America a great country.
Who We Are
Resurgent Republic is a 501(c)(4) organization dedicated to shaping the debate over the proper role of government. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization modeled on Democracy Corps, which has made important contributions to the public debate from the left and has proven to be a valuable resource for labor unions, environmentalists, and liberal Congressional leaders.
Resurgent Republic seeks to replicate on the right the success Democracy Corps has enjoyed on the left. As Democracy Corps does, Resurgent Republic makes survey and focus group results publicly available. We promote conservative free market principles such as lower taxes and economic growth, and support strong national defense policies. Resurgent Republic has become a valuable resource for the general public, policy makers, Congressional leaders and others that are aligned with us on these important issues.
What does Resurgent Republic Do?
Resurgent Republic gauges public opinion about policy proposals under consideration by the White House and Congress. Through a steady stream of national polls and focus groups, Resurgent Republic helps policy makers, think tanks, interest groups and others advocate for policies that are consistent with conservative principles, and to oppose policies that stifle job creation, weaken national security and undermine values that have made America a great country.
Board of Directors
Ed Gillespie*
Former Chairman of the Republican National Committee and Counselor to President Bush
Whit Ayres
President, North Star Opinion Research
Leslie Sanchez
Founder and CEO, Impacto Group
*Leave of absence effective April 5th, 2012
Resurgent Republic Advisory Board
Haley Barbour**
Former Governor of Mississippi and Former RNC Chairman
Bill Paxon
Former Chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC)
Vin Weber
Former Member of the House Republican Leadership
Mary Matalin
Former Assistant to the President and Former Executive Director of the Republican National Committee
**Serving as Honorary Chairman
National Survey Research Advisory Board
Glen Bolger
Co-Founder and Partner, Public Opinion Strategies
Linda DiVall
Founder, American Viewpoint
Ed Goeas
President and CEO, The Tarrance Group
John McLaughlin
CEO and Partner, McLaughlin and Associates
Jan Van Lohuizen
President, Voter Consumer Research
Academic Advisory Board
DAVID BRADY, PH.D.
Professor, Standford University, Department of Political Science and Graduate School of Business
JAMES W. CEASER, PH.D.
Professor of Politics, The University of Virginia
WILLIAM F. CONNELLY, JR. PH.D.
John K. Boardman Politics Professor, Washington and Lee University
JAMES G. GIMPEL, PH.D.
Professor of Government, University of Maryland, Department of Government and Politics
JOHN R. PETROCIK, PH.D.
Professor and Chair, University of Missouri, Department of Political Science
JOHN J. PITNEY, JR. PH.D.
Professor of Politics, Clarement-McKenna College
DARON SHAW, PH.D.
Professor, University of Texas at Austin, Department of Government
Legal Advisory Board
Jan Witold Baran
Partner, Wiley Rein LLP
E. Mark Braden
Of Counsel, Baker Hostetler LLP
Benjamin L. Ginsberg
Partner, Patton Boggs LLP
Tom Josefiak
Partner, Holtzman Vogel PLLC
Michael E. Toner
Partner, Wiley Rein LLP
Charles R. Spies
Member, Clark Hill PLC
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