The Reagan 21 caucus is a spin-off of the William Wallace Caucus on the National Level. Conservatives from Congress contacted members of the WWC for advice on how to carry this banner of reform to the Washington level. Rep. John Campbell, California Republican said “…we’d like to commend Sen. Bryant and fellow backbenchers for the tough stands they continue to make on principles not politics…”
Capitol Hill Republicans are invoking former President Ronald Reagan in their latest effort to strengthen their party’s conservative credentials, forming a new caucus whose members must pledge to support limited government and to restore ethics in Washington.
“We don’t want to go back to what Reagan did,” said Sen. Jim DeMint, South Carolina Republican. “We want to take those principles he stood for and go forward, applying them to the challenges of today.”
Unlike most party groups, the Reagan21 caucus was formed by lawmakers themselves during months of private meetings over dinners and breakfasts, and without the assistance of congressional staff.
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editors note: The Reagan 21 did not contact the WWC, but I’d think we have a kindred spirit.
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