Conservatism is Ready to Play the Game

Noelle Clemente / December 17, 2010

Rep. Jim Jordan (R–OH) is a man who doesn’t like to lose. His high school wrestling record was an astonishing 150–1. That bodes well for the Republican Study Committee (RSC), a group of conservative lawmakers Jordan will lead in the 112th Congress.

Jordan joined the RSC’s outgoing chairman, Representative Tom Price (R–GA), at an American Enterprise Institute event, Conservatism in the 112th Congress,  hosted by President Arthur Brooks this week.

Looking ahead to his chairmanship in January, Jordan said he recognizes that “when you are leading the conservative group,” you have to “pick the right fights.” Furthermore, “when they come along, you’ve got to be willing to fight. You’ve got to be willing to do what you told the voters you were going to do.” (more…)