About Resurgent Republic

RESURGENT REPUBLIC

Resurgent Republic is a 501(c)(4) organization dedicated to shaping the debate over the proper role of government.  It is 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 does Democracy Corps, 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.

WHO IS RESURGENT REPUBLIC?

Ed Gillespie, a former chairman of the Republican National Committee and counselor to President Bush, and Whit Ayres, a respected professional pollster with a long track record of analyzing public opinion, are the original board members.

Resurgent Republic’s 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’s Advisory Board consists of some of our most respected and successful leaders including:

  • The Honorable Haley Barbour, Governor of Mississippi and former RNC Chairman
  • The Honorable George Allen, former Chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC)
  • The Honorable Bill Paxon, former Chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC)
  • The Honorable Vin Weber, former Member of the House Republican Leadership
  • The Honorable Mary Matalin, former Assistant to the President and former Executive Director of the Republican National Committee

The National Survey Research Advisory Board is comprised of professionals who have decades of combined experience in public opinion research.  They include:

  • 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

The Academic Advisory Board is comprised of renowned political and behavioral scientists with a record of research on public attitudes and behavior.  They include:

  • Gary Andres, Ph.D. Research Fellow, American University, Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies
  • 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
The Legal Advisory Board is comprised of a seasoned group of attorneys who offer professional advice based upon decades of experience.  They include:
  • 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, Of Counsel, McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP
  • Michael E. Toner, Partner, Bryan Cave LLP

In addition to disseminating public opinion data and analyses publicly and to members of Congress and other policy leaders, Resurgent Republic sponsors panel discussions on issues featuring members of its Advisory and Polling Advisory Boards.

Donations to Resurgent Republic are not tax deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes.