[May 28, 2020]

Defending Democracy Together


About Us
“We believe in American exceptionalism,” reads the opening line of the 2016 Republican Party Platform. “We believe the United States of America is unlike any other nation on earth.”

Yet today, the Republican Party finds itself entertaining some of the same unsettling nativist and authoritarian impulses that characterized Europe throughout the 20th century. These ideals are antithetical to what it means to be a Republican, and what it means to be American.

Defending Democracy Together is a 501(c)(4) advocacy organization created by lifelong conservatives and Republicans — many of whom have served in Republican administrations and write for conservative publications. We are dedicated to defending America’s democratic norms, values, and institutions and fighting for consistent conservative principles like rule of law, free trade, and expanding legal immigration.

Through research, education and grassroots activism, Defending Democracy Together is fighting abuses of power that threaten to undermine the integrity of U.S. elections, federal agencies, and the Republican Party as a whole. We aim to elevate voices across the conservative political spectrum who advocate for these principles. We hope Americans on the Left, Right, and Center will join us.

Directors
William Kristol
Mona Charen
Linda Chavez
Governor Christine Todd Whitman
Jennifer Horn
Bob Inglis
Chris Gagin
Andy Zwick

Executive Director
Sarah Longwell

Associate Director
Ben Parker

Video Production Director
Barry Rubin





https://www.ruleoflawrepublicans.com/about-us/

Republicans for the Rule of Law
About Us

Republicans for the Rule of Law is a group of life-long Republicans dedicated to defending the institutions of our republic and upholding the rule of law. We are fighting to make sure that the laws apply equally to everyone, from the average citizen to the president of the United States. We believe in fidelity to the Constitution, transparency, and the truth.

Your support is critical to our growing movement. In an environment where party affiliation often supersedes fidelity to the Constitution, we are offering a place to belong and to be supported by those who share our values. Only together can we successfully pressure Republican leadership to stand up for what’s right.

Legal Advisor & Spokesman  Chris Truax
Spokeswoman  Sarah Longwell
Political Director  Tim Miller
Legal Advisors
Charles Fried
Chris Gagin
Slade Gorton
Rick Hall
Phil Heimlich
Michael Anne Johnson
Peter Rushoven
J.Rodman Steele
Stanley A. Twardy
David B. Waller
Wendell Willkie II

 



https://rvat.org/about-us/

Republicans Voting Against Trump
About Us

Republican Voters Against Trump is a coalition of Republicans, former Republicans, conservatives, and former Trump voters who can’t support Trump for president this fall.

The RVAT project is aimed at amplifying the voices of this critical voting block in the 2020 election. Despite the president’s claims that he has the total support of the party, there are millions of voters who used to be reliable Republicans but are disgusted by the Trump administration. Some are upset about the skyrocketing debt. Others about how he has debased the office. Some wish he would pursue a more humane immigration policy. Others are disappointed that he hasn’t kept his promises. No matter the reason, they are united in wanting the country to move on from this deeply un-American presidency.

These are their stories. Together their voices are powerful. And if they are heard, next January we will inaugurate Joe Biden as the next president, and the Republican Party can begin a post-Trump future. RVAT is a project of Defending Democracy Together. Tell us your story.



Annie Karni.  "Get Republicans to Vote Against Trump? This Group Will Spend $10 Million to Try."  New York Times, May 28, 2020.