Former Speaker Newt Gingrich, known for leading Republicans to their first House majority in four decades in 1994, recently advised the House Freedom Caucus to reflect on the strategies that propelled his own caucus to power within the party. Gingrich highlighted the development of 'positive action principles' in 1983 by the Conservative Opportunity Society, which eventually led to the Contract with America and the GOP House Majority after 40 years.
Gingrich emphasized the importance of studying the work of their predecessor and understanding the path he took from a low-profile congressman to speaker. Critics argue that the GOP has shifted on various issues, but Gingrich's biographer emphasized the party's core values of less government, more freedom, lower taxes, strong national defense, and a pro-life stance remain consistent.
