Heritage in Chicago
December 5, 2006| By Nathaniel Ward
Yesterday, nearly 300 Chicagoans braved single-digit temperatures to attend the seventh annual Chicago Business Luncheon, hosted by the Chicago Committee for Heritage.
Several speakers highlighted the challenges facing conservatives in the coming years:
- Sen.-elect Bob Corker of Tennessee (R) explained that his commitment to conservative principles made the difference in his election. He especially noted that The Heritage Foundation was the first place he came when looking for policy guidance when considering a run for the Senate.
- Tim Goeglein from the White House Office of Public Liaison and Heritage Vice President of Government Relations Mike Franc explained the fallout of the 2006 midterm elections. Franc pointed out that the elections were in no way a defeat of conservative ideas—though the Democrats gained seats, it was often at the expense of Republicans who abandoned conservative principles.
- Economist Brian Wesbury joined Heritage economist Dan Mitchell for a discussion of the country’s economic future. Without urgently-needed reforms to entitlements and the tax code, they agreed, our nation will become “a decrepit, high-tax welfare state” like France.
Other speakers included Heritage President Ed Feulner and Andy McKenna, chairman of the Illinois Republican Party and a strong Heritage supporter.
Nathaniel Ward is the Editor of MyHeritage.org—a website for members and supporters of The Heritage Foundation.
