Statement from CPAC Chairman Matt Schlapp on the Indictment of President Trump Statement from CPAC Chairman Matt Schlapp on the Indictment of President Trump “We are appalled and strongly condemn the abuse of power coming from the New York District Attorney. Americans have lost confidence in institutions and government experts because truth has become a casualty to raw political power. The renewed prosecutorial pursuit and indictmentof President Trump is an outrageous breach of constitutional norms and a continuation of his maniacal political prosecution. We believe that the authoritarian punishment of political opponents is deeply un-American and is more akin to the proceedings of a Kangaroo court in a corrupt Third World Banana Republic. For too long now our justice system has been at the disposal of unhinged bureaucrats, overzealous activist judges, and radicalized individuals who have transformed the institutions of our nation into political weapons. Without the proper countermeasures, the Left will continue to wield our judicial system against its opponents and further de-legitimize our democracy. President Donald J. Trump is not the first victim of this abuse, and he will certainly not be the last.” ### NEWS & RELEASES . Read More → View More → Menu Close Home Giving Centers Nolan Center for Justice Center for Legislative Accountability Center for Combating Human Trafficking Center for Regulatory Freedom Coalition Against Socialized Medicine Get Involved About Home Giving M E N U Home Giving

ACU Endorses Yvette Herrell ACU Endorses Yvette Herrell The American Conservative Union (ACU) today announced its endorsement of Yvette Herrell for election in New Mexico to the United States House of Representatives in the 2nd District. “As an accomplished state legislator, Yvette has consistently proven to be a strong leader in New Mexico. Yvette Herrell understands the importance of defending our borders, protecting the Second Amendment and building on the legislative achievements of President Trump. It is clear to all of us at ACU that Yvette would provide excellent representation in Congress for the people of New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District. ACU is strongly encouraging voters in New Mexico’s 2nd District to vote for Yvette Herrell,” said ACU Chairman Matt Schlapp. Founded in 1964, the American Conservative Union (ACU) is the nation’s original conservative organization. For more than fifty years, ACU has served as an umbrella organization harnessing the collective strength of conservative organizations fighting for Americans who are concerned with liberty, personal responsibility, traditional values, and strong national defense. As one of America’s premier conservative voices, ACU promotes a conservative vision on issues before Congress, the Executive Branch, State Legislatures, the media, political candidates, and the public NEWS & RELEASES . Read More → View More → Menu Close Home Giving Centers Nolan Center for Justice Center for Legislative Accountability Center for Combating Human Trafficking Center for Regulatory Freedom Coalition Against Socialized Medicine Get Involved About Home Giving M E N U Home Giving

Based on CPAC Ratings, Harris-Walz Ticket Most Radical In Democrat Party History Based on CPAC Ratings, Harris-Walz Ticket Most Radical In Democrat Party History ALEXANDRIA, VA (August 6, 2024) — CPAC Foundation’s analysis reveals the radical far-left agenda behind Kamala Harris’ VP pick, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. “The Democrat Party now has the most radical Presidential ticket in the history of modern politics,” said CPAC Chairman Matt Schlapp. “ Kamala Harris (CPAC Lifetime 4.45%) and Tim Walz (CPAC Lifetime 6.95%) will be a disaster for the prosperity and freedoms Americans deserve.” Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (CPAC Lifetime 6.95%) : Gov. Walz’ legislative score is impacted by signing legislation giving driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants, making it easier for individuals to join a permanent absentee ballot list and for making Minnesota a sanctuary state for child sex change surgeries and abortionists. Walz executive action includes establishing a DEI council as his very first executive order and allowing legal liability against child counselors if they do not “affirm” a child’s chosen gender identity. Gov. Walz fiscal score is influenced by growing the state budget by 42% since taking office. CPAC Foundation’s Ratings of the Governors is designed to consider the full scope of a governors’ record. The methodology is divided into three sections that evaluate different aspects of the governors’ performance. The legislative section focuses on the bills that the governor signs and vetoes and makes up 50% of the score. The Executive Action section focuses on the executive orders issued by the governor and other major activities that the governor engages in and represents 40% of the score. The Fiscal section evaluates the governors’ actions with regard to the state budget and represents 10% of the final score. Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) received a 6.95%, the lowest of all the contenders on Kamala Harris’ VP shortlist. Gov. Andy Beshear (D-KY) scored a 15.00% and Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) received a 14.60% (all scores out of 100%). The Center for Legislative Accountability (CLA), an initiative of the CPAC Foundation, is the premier organization for holding lawmakers accountable. CPAC Foundation produces the longest-running conservative congressional scorecard and is the only organization in the nation that scores all 8,000 lawmakers in the 50 states across every policy area. CPAC Foundation’s Ratings are widely considered the “gold standard” and are utilized by activists, voters, academics and elected officials to determine which lawmakers best adhere to conservative principles. NEWS & RELEASES . Read More → View More → Menu Close Home Giving Centers Nolan Center for Justice Center for Legislative Accountability Center for Combating Human Trafficking Center for Regulatory Freedom Coalition Against Socialized Medicine Get Involved About Home Giving M E N U Home Giving

President Trump welcomes CPAC Japan President Trump welcomes CPAC Japan President Donald J Trump shared a special message with attendees of CPAC Japan as the international event kicked off. NEWS & RELEASES . Read More → View More → Menu Close Home Giving Centers Nolan Center for Justice Center for Legislative Accountability Center for Combating Human Trafficking Center for Regulatory Freedom Coalition Against Socialized Medicine Get Involved About Home Giving M E N U Home Giving

Colorado Election Analysis from former Congressman Bob Beauprez Colorado Election Analysis from former Congressman Bob Beauprez Politically astute observers know that Colorado has been tough territory for conservatives the last few election cycles, but like the rest of America, there is optimism for that Red Wave to yield some good results in the Mile High state on November 8. As Politico recently highlighted in a lengthy feature, GOP Senate candidate Joe O’Dea is running a near perfect campaign and giving the 14-year incumbent Democrat Michael Bennet one heck of a fight. Politico – which is notoriously a left leaning publication – has concluded that O’Dea may be the big surprise winner three weeks from now. Colorado gained an 8th Congressional District this cycle thanks to the 2020 census, and current State Senator Barb Kirkmeyer is heading to victory. Kirkmeyer is a Colorado native with a dairy farming background and was also a former Weld County Commissioner. Weld County is makes up the greatest part of the new district. Real Clear Politics has the race as “ lean Republican ”, and Kirkmeyer looks ready to prove them right. Currently the Democrats hold all four statewide constitutional offices – Governor, Secretary of State, Treasurer, and Attorney General. For a change, this cycle the GOP primary voters nominated outstanding mainstream candidates in each race. Don’t be surprised when Republicans knock off current incumbents in two or three of those contests. The state legislature has also been in majority control of the Democrats, but the GOP looks to make gains there, too, and has a real shot at taking back the Senate majority. It’s quite telling that in spite of being in control of the executive branch and the legislature both at the federal and state level, all the Colorado Democrats seem to be able to talk about is abortion. Republicans are running on solid ideas to fix the massive problems – inflation, crime, the border crisis, education, etc. – that the Democrats’ policies have inflicted upon Colorado and the nation. NEWS & RELEASES . Read More → View More → Menu Close Home Giving Centers Nolan Center for Justice Center for Legislative Accountability Center for Combating Human Trafficking Center for Regulatory Freedom Coalition Against Socialized Medicine Get Involved About Home Giving M E N U Home Giving

CPAC Chairman Matt Schlapp’s Statement on Respect for Marriage Act CPAC Chairman Matt Schlapp’s Statement on Respect for Marriage Act Alexandria, VA — CPAC Chairman Matt Schlapp released the following statement on the “Respect for Marriage Act” and in support of the Free Exercise Clause embedded in the First Amendment of our Nation’s Constitution. “The so-called “Respect for Marriage Act” does not simply codify the judicial activism of Obergefell v. Hodges . Rather, it is a trojan horse that will be used to decimate religious liberty. This legislation would force people of faith and religious-affiliated institutions to violate their sincerely-held beliefs. Those individuals who choose to adhere to tenets of their faith and moral convictions would face costly litigation. And for religious-affiliated institutions, the legislation would empower President Biden’s politicized IRS to threaten their tax-exempt status. These are not theoretical issues. Woke warriors across the country have used the administrative state and the courts to force churches , cake bakers , florists and others to participate in ceremonies that are antithetical to their religious beliefs. This must stop. “This legislation will cause religious schools and faith-based nonprofits to make an impossible decision, violate their moral convictions, or close. CPAC strongly supports the Free Exercise Clause embedded in the First Amendment of our Nation’s Constitution. In a highly polarized country if we simply seek common ground on highly controversial cultural issues, we have to start with reaffirming constitution principals, the most basic of which is respect for religious freedoms. One of the many traumas America is going through is the modern misinterpretation of our history and the growing radicalization of the Democratic party. A party that used to be a home for religious immigrants and members of minority religions. Today’s Senate proceeding demonstrates how hostile the modern socialist Democrat party has become to those who wish to live their lives according to their strongly held religious views. This hostility will continue to push immigrants, people of color and faithful Americans away from the democratic party.” ### NEWS & RELEASES . Read More → View More → Menu Close Home Giving Centers Nolan Center for Justice Center for Legislative Accountability Center for Combating Human Trafficking Center for Regulatory Freedom Coalition Against Socialized Medicine Get Involved About Home Home Home Home Home Home M E N U Home Home Home Home Home Home

Matt Schlapp Statement on Trump Verdict Matt Schlapp Statement on Trump Verdict Today is a tragic day in American history. From the outset, the mission of the radical Left been clear: prevent President Donald J. Trump from running for President by any means necessary. After failed impeachment attempts, the Left has finally succeeded, but in a different way than they intended. Instead of diminishing the leading candidate for President, they have instead undermined the rule of law and our republic. Since the initiation of these baseless and biased trials, the American people have recognized them for what they truly are—shameless attempts to dismantle a political adversary for his unwavering commitment to our country. The Left's actions throughout this trial, along with those stalled in the courts, have only served to galvanize support for President Trump. As we enter the final five months of the Presidential campaign, we know this won't be the Left's last effort to bring down President Trump. They know that they cannot defeat him at the ballot box, so they will resort to any means necessary, lawful, or otherwise, to prevent him from taking the Oath of Office. Make no mistake, their lawfare will backfire. No matter what dastardly deed they come up with, President Donald J. Trump will return to the White House. NEWS & RELEASES . Read More → View More → Menu Close Home Giving Centers Nolan Center for Justice Center for Legislative Accountability Center for Combating Human Trafficking Center for Regulatory Freedom Coalition Against Socialized Medicine Get Involved About Home Giving M E N U Home Giving

New Jersey Trending More Liberal – New 50 State Analysis New Jersey Trending More Liberal – New 50 State Analysis The Center for Legislative Accountability (CLA), a project of CPAC Foundation and the American Conservative Union Foundation, conducts an annual, in-depth analysis to rate all 8,000 lawmakers in America, revealing their positions on a wide variety of issues directly affecting our communities and families. Check out the press release below with more details and please take action ! It only takes three minutes to let your legislators know that their score from the CPAC Foundation is important to you, and you expect them to support more conservative policies. New Jersey Trending More Liberal – New 50 State Analysis State Ranked 7th Most Progressive Legislature in America ALEXANDRIA, VA (November 3, 2022) — The voting of New Jersey’s state lawmakers is trending much more liberal according to a new analysis conducted by the Center for Legislative Accountability (CLA), a project of CPAC Foundation and the American Conservative Union Foundation. In the CLA’s analysis of all 7,400 state lawmakers in America, the New Jersey legislature earned a conservative rating of 27%, a significant drop from the state’s 2020 score of 33%. This rating places New Jersey as the 7th most progressive legislature in the nation, and merely a single percentage point away from Maryland, Vermont and New York which are ranked 4th through 6th most progressive due to their conservative ratings of 26%. Massachusetts is the most progressive legislature with a conservative rating of just 15%, and Alabama the most conservative at 74%. The conservative rating is calculated through an analysis of the votes cast by lawmakers across 186 policy areas ranging from cultural and life issues to tax, fiscal, and regulatory policies. Each year the CLA tallies over 320,000 votes to generate the scores. Only 6 New Jersey lawmakers received awards this year from CPAC for voting with the conservative position at least 80% of the time. Conversely, a record 71 lawmakers earned CPAC’s Coalition of the Radical Left Award for conservative ratings below 10%. NEW JERSEY SCORECARD (Web Version) NEW JERSEY SCORECARD (PDF Version) The ratings have also been incorporated into CPAC’s new Lawmaker Comparison Tool which runs head-to-head comparisons on lawmaker’s strongest and weakest policy areas. The CLA is the first and only organization to annually publish individual ratings for all 8,000 federal and state lawmakers in America. The CLA is also home to the nation’s most comprehensive conservative policy database containing over 19,000 detailed bill analyses which span 50 years of Congress and all 50 state legislatures. For media inquiries, contact the CPAC Communications Team at comms@conservative.org or 202-347-9388. xxx Update: Lavallette-Seaside Shorebeat has covered the latest New Jersey state ratings. Chip in to support CLA’s Ratings Our staff spends thousands of hours analyzing more than 105,000 pieces of legislation voted on by Congress and every state legislature in the country. Your support is critical to be able to provide this level of insight and transparency. Will you please make a tax-deductible donation today to support transparency and ratings of New Jersey legislators? NEWS & RELEASES . Read More → View More → Menu Close Home Giving Centers Nolan Center for Justice Center for Legislative Accountability Center for Combating Human Trafficking Center for Regulatory Freedom Coalition Against Socialized Medicine Get Involved About Home Giving M E N U Home Giving

CPAC Chairman joins Varney & Co. to discuss the Speaker of the House selection CPAC Chairman joins Varney & Co. to discuss the Speaker of the House selection NEWS & RELEASES . Read More → View More → Menu Close Home Giving Centers Nolan Center for Justice Center for Legislative Accountability Center for Combating Human Trafficking Center for Regulatory Freedom Coalition Against Socialized Medicine Get Involved About Home Giving M E N U Home Giving

ACU Foundation Releases Latest Scores of Colorado General Assembly ACU Foundation Releases Latest Scores of Colorado General Assembly The Colorado General Assembly is one of the nation’s most divided state legislatures, according to the American Conservative Union Foundation’s annual ratings of state legislatures. The American Conservative Union Foundation conducts an annual, in-depth analysis to rate all 8,000 lawmakers in America, revealing their positions on a wide variety of issues directly affecting our communities and families. Over the past five years, Colorado has become home to some of the country’s most radical Democrats , and the General Assembly now reflects that political change in the state. Colorado’s General Assembly lurched further leftward in 2020, notching its worst-ever ACU rating at thirty-six percent . The ACU ratings data conclude that Colorado lawmakers have the most liberal voting records on personal liberty, labor issues, health care, and welfare. Check out the press release below with more details and please take action ! It only takes three minutes to let your legislators know that their score from the American Conservative Union Foundation is important to you, and you expect them to support more conservative policies. Colorado General Assembly Ranks as One of the “Most Divided Legislatures,” According to New Analysis Alexandria, VA—During the 2020 session, the Colorado General Assembly ranked as one of the nation’s most ideologically divided legislatures , according to new analysis by ACUF, the host of the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). Early results from the 2020 analysis indicate Colorado will likely land the state in the Top 10 of ACUF’s Most Divided Legislatures in the country. Review the scorecard to see the ratings of all Colorado state lawmakers and find out which votes ACUF (American Conservative Union Foundation) scored. “Leftists of the Colorado General Assembly worsened the Biden Border Crisis by expanding welfare for illegal immigrants and restricting enforcement of federal immigration laws,” said ACU Chairman Matt Schlapp. “Conservative lawmakers tried to protect Colorado communities and block policies that encourage foreign nationals to break the law. We urge the General Assembly to reconsider these harmful policies that are exacerbating the humanitarian crisis at the border.” ACUF’s Ratings of Congress and Ratings of the States are initiatives of ACUF’s Center for Legislative Accountability (CLA). These ratings are designed to reflect how over 8,000 elected officials across the nation view the role of government while illustrating the differences between chambers of the legislature and revealing lawmakers’ positions on a wide variety of issues that directly affect citizens. ACU Foundation reviewed each piece of legislation voted on in both chambers of the legislature to produce average scores of each chamber as well as individual scores for each sitting member. Click Here to view the 2020 Ratings of Colorado online and Click Here to view the PDF guide. ### Chip in to support ACUF’s Ratings Our staff spends thousands of hours analyzing more than 105,000 pieces of legislation voted on by Congress and every state legislature in the country. Your support is critical to be able to provide this level of insight and transparency. Will you please make a tax-deductible donation today to support transparency and ratings of Colorado legislators? NEWS & RELEASES . Read More → View More → Menu Close Home Giving Centers Nolan Center for Justice Center for Legislative Accountability Center for Combating Human Trafficking Center for Regulatory Freedom Coalition Against Socialized Medicine Get Involved About Home Giving M E N U Home Giving

CPAC Releases Georgia Legislative Scorecard, Revealing Conservative Victories in the Peach State. CPAC Releases Georgia Legislative Scorecard, Revealing Conservative Victories in the Peach State. ALEXANDRIA, VA (January 25, 2024) — CPAC Foundation’s analysis reveals that Georgia’s Republicans have generally continued to promote conservative values throughout the state. With a few exceptions, they excelled at combatting Leftism in policy areas ranging from radical gender ideology to election security. SEE SCORECARD HERE “Georgia Republicans deserve credit for banning Zuckerbucks that plagued past elections and for taking action to protect kids from radical irreversible gender surgeries.” said CPAC Chairman Matt Schlapp . “This session we hope Georgia legislators will enact key conservative policies such as school choice and stopping destructive ESG mandates." CPAC recognizes the following members of the Georgia State Legislature for earning CPAC’s Award for Conservative Excellence for voting with the conservative position at least 90% of the time during the 2023 session: Senate: Shelly Echols (93%) Colton Moore (93%) Ed Setzler (93%) Brandon Beach (92%) Mike Dugan (92%) Larry Walker (92%) Chuck Hufstetler (92%) House: Leesa Hagan (91%) Emory Dunahoo (90%) Rick Jasperse (90%) Holt Persinger (90%) Rick Townsend (90%) Additionally, a few lawmakers in the Georgia State Legislature earned CPAC’s Award for Conservative Achievement for voting with the conservative position at least 80% of the time during the 2023 session. Their names are highlighted in gray in the scorecard. The bills featured in CPAC’s 2023 Ratings of Georgia address election security, school choice, and combating radical gender ideology. These issues, coupled with our mission to protect life, liberty, property and upholding the American family, created the basis by which the CPAC Foundation rated the Georgia legislature. The Center for Legislative Accountability (CLA), an initiative of the CPAC Foundation, is the premier organization for holding lawmakers accountable. The CLA produces the longest-running conservative congressional scorecard and our state program is the only one in the nation that scores all 8,000 lawmakers in the 50 states across every policy area. NEWS & RELEASES . Read More → View More → Menu Close Home Giving Centers Nolan Center for Justice Center for Legislative Accountability Center for Combating Human Trafficking Center for Regulatory Freedom Coalition Against Socialized Medicine Get Involved About Home Giving M E N U Home Giving

CPAC CALLS FOR FULL PRESIDENTIAL PROTECTIVE DETAIL FOR PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP AND FOR THE RESIGNATION OF ACTING SECRET SERVICE DIRECTOR RONALD ROWE: CPAC CALLS FOR FULL PRESIDENTIAL PROTECTIVE DETAIL FOR PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP AND FOR THE RESIGNATION OF ACTING SECRET SERVICE DIRECTOR RONALD ROWE: It is unconscionable for the Biden-Harris administration and Acting U.S. Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe to continue to deny President Donald J. Trump a full protective detail. Since the catastrophic security failures during the failed assassination attempt on President Trump’s life on July 13th, the American people have not been provided with clear answers or accountability from Acting U.S. Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe. Yesterday, America was once again moments away from tragedy as another would-be assassin was able to get into position with a rifle at a distance capable of making an attempt on President Trump’s life. The American people deserve to know why the Biden-Harris administration and Acting U.S. Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe continue to put the life of President Trump at risk by failing to provide him the same security levels afforded to President Joe Biden. NEWS & RELEASES . Read More → View More → Menu Close Home Giving Centers Nolan Center for Justice Center for Legislative Accountability Center for Combating Human Trafficking Center for Regulatory Freedom Coalition Against Socialized Medicine Get Involved About Home Giving M E N U Home Giving