U.S. Senate: “Naughty or Nice” This Season?

APPLETON, Wis., Dec. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The following statement was issued today by Terri McCormick:
In the rush to pass the so-called “healthcare reform bill,” U.S. Senator Ben Nelson (D-NE) stomped his feet and held his breath until he extracted his presents from Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. One such gift exempts Nebraska from paying the [...]

Citizen Leaders March on Washington to ‘Take Back their Government.’

On September 12th in Washington DC – Citizens from across the country attended a march on Washington and Congress to make their voices heard.  They were from Oklahoma, California, Missouri, Michigan, Texas, Indianapolis … with one message. That message was ‘they are unhappy with the spending of government and were given notice that all incumbents [...]

Health Care Reform: “What’s Changed?”

by Terri McCormick
(former State Representative
& chair of Healthcare Cost Partnerships committee)
July 24, 2009
Regardless of political party or ideological persuasion, there are limited resources and outcomes possible with H.R. 3200 America’s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009.  There is no doubt that the stakes are high for individuals and businesses. It is critical that citizens engage [...]

PREFACE: FALLING OFF THE HORSE IS NOT AN OPTION!

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“Why do we fall?… So that we may learn how to pick ourselves up
and stand on our own two feet.”
- Jessie Boyle, 1944, Irish American businesswoman
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“Power is distancing … Politicians must know two languages and cultures-here and home. However, home soon becomes lost, forgotten by those who reach the seats of power.” Wall Street Journal [...]

The McCormick Political Standard

The McCormick Standard serves as a benchmark for citizen leaders to exchange ideas and share solutions to issues facing us in education, energy, the economy, justice and politics.

The United States Constitution and the rule of law is our American governing principle.  It is in this tradition and its call for integrity [...]

PR Newswire GREEN BAY, Wis., May 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The following statement was issued by Terri McCormick in May, 2010: (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100514/DC05241) The retirement of Congressman David Obey (D-WI-07) last week marks the end of what can be dubbed as “The Era of Entitlement.”  All too often in public policy today, the political class elected to office generations ago trust that government can and should be all things to all people. Home... more

“What Sex is a Republican?” by Terri McCormick Product Description(Amazon.com) What Sex Is a Republican? takes a look at the political game from behind the curtain with one intention; to call on each of us to serve in our local, state and federal governments. The principles of republican government have been lost on the money changers in our state and national capitols. There is only one way to change that — We the people must take responsibility for what our government has... more

Perhaps Terri McCormick didn’t have those who became politically attuned thanks to their local TEA Parties in mind when she started to write her book, but it comes at an opportune time for those who would like to expand their newly-minted political involvement into a bid for seeking elective office. While TEA Parties weren’t being contemplated yet in the early 1990’s, Terri McCormick was leading a grassroots effort of her own. After becoming involved in her children’s school, Terri... more

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What Sex Is a Republican?: Stories from the Front Lines in American Politics and How You Can Change the Way Things Are Product Description What Sex Is a Republican? takes a look at the political game from behind the curtain with one intention; to call on each of us to serve in our local, state and federal governments. The principles of republican government have been lost on the money changers in our state and national capitols. There is only one way to change that — We the people must take... more

What Sex is a Republican? Ask Terri McCormick – If You are Thinking About Running for Office, You Need to Read this Book First You know, the title of the book is attention getting to be sure, but the contents are just as interesting. Terri McCormick, a former state legislator from Wisconsin gives you a look inside what its like to try to run for and hold office in America. “What Sex is a Republican?” takes you on a short but detailed look into the ins and outs of state and national politics... more


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