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Drew Ryun:
Current Executive Director for the American Majority of Texas and Oklahoma (www.AmericanMajority.org), Drew Ryun recently served as Director of Government Affairs for the American Center for Law and Justice in Washington, DC as well as Main Representative for the European Center for Law and Justice at the United Nations in New York City.
A twice-published author, Drew has appeared frequently as host and co-host of Jay Sekulow Live, a nationally syndicated radio show with 2 million listeners. A former Deputy Director in the political division at the Republican National Committee during the 2004 election cycle, Drew has played a key role in organizing grassroots activities for House, Senate and Presidential campaigns.
Currently residing in San Antonio, TX, Drew and his wife Becca direct the Jim Ryun Running Camps every summer (www.ryunrunning.com) and are the parents of two daughters, Skye and Lily.
A former scholarship runner at the University of Kansas, Drew graduated cum laude with majors in History and English in May of 2000.
The views expressed on this blog are solely those held by Drew Ryun and do not necessarily represent the views of his current or previous employers.
I am thrilled to see Obamacare pass
I know, it comes as a shock to many to see that headline, but it was a seminal moment in American history.
It is not often that we get to see clear battlelines drawn in American politics. Members, many of whom are in the Blue Dog Democrat camp, had to put all their cards on the table Sunday night. There was no wiggle room and many of them cast the wrong vote-of that I am convinced.
So what is the battle plan going forward? Full repeal. Nothing else. Some would be pacifiers, like Mitch McConnell, refuse to say “Repeal and start over.” Others are waffling, but hats off to those Members and outside groups who are saying, “Let’s repeal this thing and start over.” I count myself amongst them.
I hear talk of impeachment, recalls and Constitutinal Conventions. Let’s dismiss with that right now. That’s crazy talk and the ultimate waste of time. Winning in the political trenches in 2010 and 2012 is all that matters now. Period.
So instead of raging against what has happened and letting the rhetoric get out of hand, look around yourself. Do you have a Blue Dog representing you? A vulnerable Democrat who cast the wrong vote on Sunday night? You are the lucky ones because the destiny of our nation is in your hands. As a guy who has been around politics and campaigns a long time, one thing is certain in 2010: a lot of races are going to be on the table. A lot. Incumbents are going to lose and we’re going to see a lot of fresh faces in Washington, DC in January of 2011. Make sure they are folks that represent you. Make sure they pledge to repeal this travesty.
But most of all, get to work today. Start working your precincts. Start engaging in the process. We still have time, but the path to victory starts today.
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