In 1789, shortly after taking office as the first President of the United States, George Washington issued a proclamation of Thanksgiving: …it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor… Our young […]
Caring for those less fortunate is one of our God-given responsibilities, as Americans and as human beings. The American people—especially Republicans—have always been generous. Surveys consistently show that conservatives give more money to charitable causes than progressives, and I think there’s a simple reason for that: unlike liberals, we don’t see government as the answer […]
Don’t you love Election Day? I’ve always enjoyed watching the returns come in, digging into the numbers, and seeing what’s happening beneath the surface. Like any sporting contest, every Election Day has winners and losers. I’ve been on both sides. Winning is certainly better than losing, but anyone willing to put their name on the […]
You know, I think I’ve traveled more in the three and a half years since I was elected chair of the Idaho GOP than ever before in my life. In that time, I’ve visited nearly every county in Idaho—sometimes crossing from one end of the state to the other in the course of just a […]
I have to admit I’m of two minds on the federal government shutdown. On one hand, our government is too big, too pervasive, and too entwined in our daily lives. Our Founding Fathers would be rolling in their graves if they knew that the federal government now employs millions of people and regulates nearly every […]
If you only watch the so-called mainstream media, you might not have heard that the Democratic candidate for Attorney General, Jay Jones, in Virginia sent text messages wishing death not only on his Republican opponent, Attorney General Jason Miyares, but also on Miyares’ wife and young children. Why haven’t you heard about this? Because the […]
When most people think of elections, they picture the noise and spectacle of presidential years—rallies, debates, and wall-to-wall news coverage. But while those contests grab the headlines, it’s the quieter local elections that often shape our daily lives the most. On November 4th, Idahoans will once again have the chance to vote—this time for city […]
Do you remember where you were when President Trump declared “15 Days to Slow the Spread”? Do you remember what you were doing when Governor Little issued his “Stay at Home Order”? Do you remember what life was like in 2020? Too many people have forgotten. They’ve forgotten how government closed churches but kept liquor […]
I still can’t believe Charlie Kirk is gone. Even after that incredible memorial service and tribute to his life and work last Sunday, I keep thinking I’m going to wake up and find everything back to normal. But no. This is our world now, and we have to live in it. I don’t want to […]
I sometimes hear people ask, why have political parties at all? Why not just vote for the best person for the job? That sounds good on paper, but in reality, parties serve important purposes at every level of government. Under our republican system of government, voters elect lawmakers to represent them. Whichever party holds the […]
Today is a heavy day. Every year on this date, September 11, we remember the horrific events of that Tuesday morning in 2001. Thousands of innocent Americans lost their lives—fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, and children who never came home. First responders put their own lives on the line, with many paying the ultimate sacrifice as […]
Idaho is blessed to be a red state. More than 60% of Idaho voters affiliate with the Republican Party, and over 85% of our elected lawmakers ran and won as Republicans. As chair of the Idaho GOP, I represent all those voters and public officials, and that means I will always insist on real debate […]