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Republicans, regroup: embrace energy reform now

By Michele Combs, Juan C. Lopez-Campillo, and Brian Smith

There’s plenty of post-election soul-searching going on in Republican circles. How do we reach out to groups whose votes we lost this time around? How can we update our message to adjust to changing demographic realities? And what can we do right starting now to make future wins more likely?

At Young Conservatives for Energy Reform (YCER), we believe energy reform is a winning issue for growing the Republican Party. In fact, it’s something of a no-brainer. Energy reform enjoys broad bipartisan support, especially among young people, whom Republicans need to do a better job reaching. And because energy policy speaks to core conservative issues -- including...

Young Conservatives Support Energy Reform

By Michele Combs & Brian Smith

As Election Day gets closer, a growing number of young conservatives are urging political leaders to make energy reform a national priority.

That’s why Young Conservatives for Energy Reform recently co-sponsored a reception in Washington, D.C. We want Republicans inside the Beltway to know what we are hearing outside the Beltway. At meetings and events we’ve held across the country over the past several months, young conservatives have told us that we need a new approach to energy in this country. To us, it’s not a partisan issue. It’s an American issue.

As Lt. General Richard Zilmer (USMC, Ret.) of CNA’s Military Advisory Board put it at...

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Young Conservatives for Energy Reform with Cleveland Young Republicans

Michele Combs and Young Conservatives for Energy Reform hosted the Cleveland Young Republicans on Wednesday, May 8th at John Q's Steakhouse in downtown Cleveland. Over 100 people were present for the reception with special guest speaker General Richard Zilmer. Also in attendance was special guest, Lisa Stickan, who is National Chairman of the Young Republicans. Thank you, Cleveland, for your wonderful hospitality!

Young Conservatives for Energy Reform Announces Events in Indianapolis and Cleveland

Young Conservatives for Energy Reform is excited to announce our upcoming events for May in Indianapolis, Indiana and Cleveland, Ohio. Join us in Indianapolis on May 7th, 2013 or in Cleveland on May 8th, 2013 at John Q Steakhouse. Lt. General Richard Zilmer, USMC (Ret) will be our featured guest speaker for these events. Heavy hors d'oeuvres and cocktails will be served. Due to limited space, RSVP by contacting Brian Smith at brian.smith@yc4er.org.

Young Conservatives for Energy Reform Announces Events for May - July

Upcoming events in Indiana, Ohio, Florida and Alabama are planned for the months of April through July. The events will take place in Indianapolis, IN, Cleveland, OH, Orlando, FL and Mobile, AL. The Dates are below: May 7th - Indianapolis, IN May 8th - Cleveland, OH June 18th - Orlando, FL July 10th -13th- Mobile, AL More details to follow in the next coming weeks. For more information, please call Michele Combs at 202-587-2771.

Young Conservatives for Energy Reform Event Held in Chicago at British Consulate Residence

Over 100 attendees were present this evening for the Young Conservatives for Energy Reform Speech and Reception event held at the residence of the British Consul General in Chicago. Michele Combs, Chairman of the Young Conservatives for Energy Reform, Lieutenant General Richard Zilmer, USMC (Ret), and General Donald Hoffman, USAF (Ret), spoke to our guests on the topic of energy security. Special thanks to the Chicago Young Republicans who co-sponsored the event with us and also Her Majesty's Consul General, Richard Chatterton for hosting Young Conservatives for Energy Reform. And thanks to all attendees who helped make the evening a success. Lt. General Richard Zilmer, USMC (Ret) and General Donald Hoffman, USAF (Ret) Michele Combs, Chairman of the Young Conservatives for Energy Reform and Her Majesty's Consul General, Richard Chatterton speaking at the event.

YCER Hosts Event at Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management in Chicago

On Tuesday, February 12th, Young Conservatives for Energy Reform hosted an event at Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management in Chicago, Illinois. A discussion of our nation's energy policy and our crucial need for energy independence took place amongst approximately 100 attendees. Young Conservative for Energy Reform's Midwest Chairman, Brian Smith, who is a student at Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management, hosted the event. Brian Smith, Midwest Chairman for YCER, Lt. General Zilmer, and General Hoffman with the Veterans Club at the YCER event at Kellogg School at Northwestern University

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