RSLC Launches Right Leaders Network

“The effort aims to use former state-level politicians who ascended to higher office to serve as mentors for up-and-coming GOP leaders”

The Republican State Leadership Committee announced yesterday the launch of the Right Leaders Network, a redoubling of its long-standing efforts to do its part to grow the Republican Party with more women and minority candidates and elected officials. The Right Leaders Network will both enhance and grow the committee’s recruiting and training capabilities.

Here's what national leaders and news outlets are saying about the Right Leaders Network launch: 

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South Carolina Senator Tim Scott: "Honored to join @RSLC 's "Right Leaders Network" advisory council with my friends @NikkiHaley and @MarcoRubio . Bold, diverse conservative leadership starts at the state level! Proud to help shape our party's bright future with up-and-coming state leaders."

Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn: "The future of the Republican party starts with the work of organizations like the @RSLC . I'm going to do everything I can to ensure state Republicans have the resources they need to win elections and best serve the people in their states."

Florida Senator Marco Rubio: "The GOP is expanding like never before. With the support of the @RSLC , we will build our bench of dynamic leaders to prepare them to lead the future."

Former South Carolina Governor and U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley: "Can't wait to get to work with @RSLC @MarshaSays @marcorubio @votetimscott @hinsonashley @YoungKimCA  & @KimReynoldsIA to help recruit & train diverse candidates to run for state office & build the bench for the next generation of conservative leaders."

Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson: "I am very excited to help the @RSLC launch and grow the Right Leaders Network! This initiative will build upon our efforts to encourage more Republicans to get engaged, run, and win. The future of our party is bright--let’s get to work!"

Ohio State Senator Niraj Antani: "NEWS: I’m honored to join @NikkiHaley , @votetimscott , @marcorubio , & more on the leadership of @RSLC ‘s new Right Leaders Network! As the 1st Indian American State Senator in Ohio history, I’m proud to work with @RSLC to continue recruiting more diverse Republican candidates!"

Former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove: "Fantastic new initiative by the @RSLC to grow the future of the Republican Party utilizing former state leaders who have gone on to serve in higher office to help recruit and train the next generation of diverse talent."

The Associated Press: "The Republican State Leadership Committee launched its “Right Leaders Network” on Thursday, according to information it shared with The Associated Press. Its goal is “prioritizing electing more women, as well as candidates from communities of color and diverse backgrounds.” The effort aims to use former state-level politicians who ascended to higher office to serve as mentors for up-and-coming GOP leaders. That, the organization told the AP, is part of the reason for its advisory council, whose leadership includes Sens. Marco Rubio and Tim Scott, as well as former U.N. Ambassador and ex-South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley. All members of the council — which also includes U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and freshman U.S. Reps. Ashley Hinson and Young Kim — served in their respective state Legislatures before assuming higher office."

Politico: "The New GOP - The Republican State Leadership Committee is commencing a new national effort to diversify the party by mentoring up-and-coming party leaders in the states."

Townhall: "The Republican State Leadership Committee (RSLC) announced on Thursday their "Right Leaders Network." It involves a wide array of some of the most influential women and minority public figures in the Republican Party. Also mentioned is that "21 of 50 current Republican U.S. Senators served in state office, 104 Republican U.S. House members served in state offices, and 10 out of 27 Republican governors previously served as lieutenant governors."

Newsweek: "The Right Leaders Network, an advisory council launched by the Republican State Leadership Committee on Thursday that seeks to bring diversity to the GOP, includes "trailblazers" Senator Marco Rubio of Florida and U.N. Ambassador and former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley..... as the committee wants to use former state-level politicians who worked their way into higher offices to serve as mentors to up-and-coming GOP leaders, and even potential presidential candidates."

Fox Myrtle Beach: "The Republican State Leadership Committee launched it's 'Right Leaders Network' the group's mission is to diversify and broaden the Grand Old Party. Former South Carolina Governor and Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley is on the Advisory Council. The group told the AP it wants to help elect more women and candidates from communities of color." 

Aaron Navarro, CBS News: "On Tuesday, Haley said GOP needs to take message to communities where Republicans don't go nearly enough. We cannot ignore minorities and women."

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