Ep. 5 - Rep. Mickey Edwards

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.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Republican Legacy Podcast01:00 Panel Discussion: State Chairs Introductions02:57 Foreign Policy Under Trump: A Roller Coaster Ride09:06 Generational Perspectives on Foreign Policy11:01 Supreme Court's Stance on Birthright Citizenship14:13 The Intellectual Legacy of the Republican Party18:59 Political Landscape in Key States: Virginia, Florida, Texas26:24 Partisan Solidarity and Its Consequences29:18 The Changing Landscape of Political Parties31:51 Teaching Principles to the Next Generation34:38 Bipartisanship and the Role of Parties36:59 The Future of the Republican Party Post-TrumpLinksOur Republican Legacy WebsiteThe Latest ORL Media HitsORL’s Policy StatementsMake a Contribution to Our Republican LegacyMickey Edwards' BooksMerrill Matthews’ Latest Articles