About Resurgent Republic

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.

Our Members

Board of Directors

  • Ed Gillespie
    Former Chairman of the Republican National Committee and Counselor to President Bush
  • Whit Ayres
    Founder and President, Ayres, McHenry & Associates
  • Leslie Sanchez
    Founder and CEO, Impacto Group

Resurgent Republic Advisory Board

  • Haley Barbour
    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

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, Stanford 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, Claremont-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
  • Charles R. Spies
    Member, Clark Hill PLC
  • Michael E. Toner
    Partner, Wiley Rein LLP