In this episode, one of Our Republican Legacy’s founding members, former Oklahoma Congressman Mickey Edwards, joins Senior Advisor Chris Vance and Texas State Chair Merrill Matthews to reflect on conservatism, why he became an independent, the future role of political parties, and the need for the Republican Party to return to core principles.

In our week-in-review segment, our panel, including new faces Virginia State Chair Linda de Seife and Florida State Chair Jake Walsh, discusses current political developments, foreign policy, Supreme Court decisions, the state of play in swing states, and the future of the Republican Party.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Republican Legacy Podcast

01:00 Panel Discussion: State Chairs Introductions

02:57 Foreign Policy Under Trump: A Roller Coaster Ride

09:06 Generational Perspectives on Foreign Policy

11:01 Supreme Court's Stance on Birthright Citizenship

14:13 The Intellectual Legacy of the Republican Party

18:59 Political Landscape in Key States: Virginia, Florida, Texas

26:24 Partisan Solidarity and Its Consequences

29:18 The Changing Landscape of Political Parties

31:51 Teaching Principles to the Next Generation

34:38 Bipartisanship and the Role of Parties

36:59 The Future of the Republican Party Post-Trump

Links

• Our Republican Legacy Website
• The Latest ORL Media Hits
• ORL’s Policy Statements
• Make a Contribution to Our Republican Legacy
• Mickey Edwards' Books
• Merrill Matthews’ Latest Articles