While many people are resigned to the current state of affairs in the campaign finance arena, they believe there is much that can and should be done to fix this broken system. They believe that the way in which they elect their officials is not a partisan issue; it is an American issue. But it is an issue that far too many people feel is beyond their control, that far too few people engage in, and that far too often lacks solutions consistent with conservative principles.

Their organization was formed and is run by individuals who understand the political process from the inside out, and are now seeking to educate people about the power they have to shape the process from the outside in. Their staff members have participated in elections of all shapes and sizes across this great nation. Rather than standing idly by as those who seek to buy political favor continue to exert a disproportionate impact on the political process, they are determined to educate and engage the citizens of this great land who are both disenfranchised with and disgusted by the entire political process. They want to educate people about the real issues, the real challenges, and help them to see that there are real solutions. They want people to see that this important debate need not be one-sided.

They believe that a government “of the people, by the people, and for the people” is not one beholden to big business and union influence. They believe that once individuals better understand these issues, and understand that there are many more like them who share their disdain for the status quo, the natural outgrowth of this understanding will be a better engaged and more involved citizenry. And then the people – not them, nor any corporation or special interest – with eyes wide open will realize their power to Take Back Our Republic.

WHAT THEY DO:

Take Back Our Republic believes that individual participation in the American political system is the best way to preserve and strengthen their liberty. Theyengage in research, education, and advocacy about returning political power to individuals and ending the system of escalating campaign contributions by corporations, labor unions and special interests that fuels government spending. They believe politicians should be responsible to the people and not to self-serving moneyed interest who seek government subsidies and special treatment at a significant cost to taxpayers.