House Freedom Caucus and Conservative Opportunity Society

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Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich discusses the effectiveness of the House Freedom Caucus and advises them to study the Conservative Opportunity Society's principles to achieve their goals. The Freedom Caucus is urged to follow a core set of issues and Reaganite principles to succeed in their endeavors.

Key Points

  • Gingrich led Republicans to their first House majority in 40 years in 1994
  • Conservative Opportunity Society principles led to the Contract with America
  • Freedom Caucus advised to study past successful conservative groups for effectiveness

Pros

  • Opportunity for House Freedom Caucus to achieve their goals with full Republican control of Washington
  • Conservative principles and ideology to follow
  • Advice from Gingrich on studying past successful conservative groups

Cons

  • Criticism of lack of coherent path to achieving causes by the Freedom Caucus
  • Issues with previous speaker's track record