Freedomworks 9/12 Summit Spotlights Freedom Caucus
Glenn Beck, who ended the 9/12 Freedomworks event in Orlando by announcing that Ted Cruz had won 41% in a straw poll of the thousands of attendees, at first joked that Donald Trump had won. (Trump actually came in third with 8%, and Ben Carson was second with 12%). The groans in the audience indicated that many prefer the steadfast conservatism of Cruz over the Trump phenomenon. Go to article→
Liberty Beats “The Right To Be Left Alone”
Magna Carta: Eight Centuries of Liberty
Conservatives and Republicans frequently cite the "rule of law" and "constitutional government" as the basis of our exceptional country, and point to the founding documents - the constitution and Declaration of Independence as defining a new direction in human history. These documents were not created from whole cloth however. We owe much to the British declaration of rights under King John in 1215 - the Magna Carta. As Daniel Hannan wrote in... [Read More...]
Senator George LeMieux on the Challenges We Face
Opening with "the 2016 election is the most important of our lifetime!", Senator George LeMieux joked that we always say that, but unfortunately, for the last 10 years it has really been true. Giving us a broad overview of challenges facing us abroad as well as at home, he made the case that the country can be saved from the ravages of the Obama years but only if conservative ideas prevail. If we lose the White House and/or the Senate in 2016,... [Read More...]
GOP Summer Social
Senator George LeMieux for July Lunch
Join us on July 22 at Bear Lakes Country Club, for Senator George LeMieux, co-founder of the LeMieux Center for Public Policy at Palm Beach Atlantic University. Senator Lemieux will discuss "The 2016 Presidential Race and Why it Matters". Currently Chairman of the Board of the Gunster Law Firm, Senator LeMieux has broad experience in Washington and Tallahassee, having served as both as US Senator and chief of staff to former Governor Charlie... [Read More...]
PBAU President William Fleming Presents 2015 Anne Roberts Scholarships
This year, the Republican Club of the Palm Beaches was happy to award the Anne Roberts Scholarships to five deserving scholars – two new awards and continuing support for three previous winners. The awards were presented by William Fleming, President of Palm Beach Atlantic University. In his remarks, he highlighted the strengths and accomplishments of PBAU, most particularly its focus on the American Free Enterprise system. Unlike many peer institutions... [Read More...]
Lobster Fest 2015
Support the Republican Party and join us for our 14th annual lobsterfest hosted at Broken Sound Country Cub in Boca Raton. The event will begin with a cocktail reception, followed by dinner and a desert. Featuring Lieutenant Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera,Congressman Ron Desantis, Congressman Jeff Miller and many more to come! Go to article→
PBAU President William Fleming to Present 2015 Anne Roberts Scholarships
Please Join us for the awarding of the 2015 Annual Anne Roberts Scholarships and celebrate the day with our young scholars. Presenting the awards for the club will be our featured speaker, Palm Beach Atlantic University President William Fleming. Wednesday, June 24, 2015 Program Noon - 1PM, Buffet starts at 11:45AMBear Lakes Country Club 1901 Village Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 33409$20/Members $25/Guests Pay at the door (RSVP “No... [Read More...]
Joe Negron and Pat Rooney Explain the Senate/House Discord on Health Care
Previously scheduled for the May meeting to occur after the end of the 2015 session, our Legislative Update was particularly timely since the Legislature failed to finish their work this year and are headed back for a special session next week. District 32 Senator Joe Negron and District 85 Representative Pat Rooney gave us their view of a few of the issues that were particularly important to them. For Senator Negron, these included Lake Okeechobee... [Read More...]