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What We Represent

As military veterans, we deeply understand the need for leadership that reflects the inherent values of our nation and propels us responsibly forward. Our principles never waiver and guide us in supporting the right candidates ready to lead our nation.

Civility

We believe that America benefits from respectful discourse. Civility is necessary for a functioning democracy where ideas are communicated and fairly debated.

Service

We believe that elected officials serve the people. Americans deserve thoughtful leaders who thoroughly consider the impact of their decisions and actions.

Integrity

We believe that America deserves leaders who put principle before ambition. Our national interest requires honesty.

Optimism

We believe that America’s best days are yet to come. Together we can overcome the divisions and cynicism threatening our republic.

Strength

America must have an engaged, active presence in the world and remain a global leader. We are stronger abroad when united at home.

Our Work in Action

Keep up with the latest from VFRL on our Medium blog.

We All Know He Did It, Even MAGA.

Of course, Trump paid off Stormy Daniels to save his political aspirations. He should go down for it, but there's too much good in America for us to go down with him.

Mar 30, 2023 · D. Barkhuff

Betrayal: When Veterans Choose Killing Americans Over Protecting Them

Radicalization takes time, but the initial challenge of finding the freakshow of preppers, anti-government militias, and racists online is a part of the appeal. It bathes the insecure and pathetic in the dopamine of specialness and danger: the danger of “Antifa,” the danger of “communists,” and the “deep state.”

Mar 15, 2023 · D. Barkhuff

Moral Clarity In The Most Amoral Of Wars

Putin wrongly believed Trump had made America and NATO weaker and seized the moment to invade Ukraine. Dan Barkhuff writes Putin's miscalculation has united democracies around the world against Russia's criminal invasion and morally indefensible war.

Feb 10, 2023 · D. Barkhuff

Young, Armed, And Prepared To Defend Their Egos

We as a society must honestly ask ourselves how we deal with the danger of a generation of lost men infatuated with violence and lacking the judgment to know when to use it, who are being actively recruited to commit violence against fellow citizens.

Feb 8, 2023 · D. Barkhuff

An Outsider's Reminder Of Who We Are

Sometimes it takes an outsider to remind you of what you’re all about. Zelenskyy’s speech was a rare chance for America to reflect on an image of self we haven’t seen since the early days following 9/11.

Dec 29, 2022 · D. Barkhuff

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Neither let us be slandered from our duty by false accusations against us, nor frightened from it by menaces of destruction to the government nor of dungeons to ourselves. Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith, let us, to the end, dare to do our duty as we understand it.

- Abraham Lincoln

An Accountable America

Founded and administered by volunteer U.S. military veterans, Veterans for Responsible Leadership is a 527 Super PAC that supports local, state, and federal candidates committed to principled leadership.

Supporting Civility in America

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Our Work in Action

Keep up with the latest media and press from VFRL and our leadership team.

Mar 30, 2023 · D. Barkhuff

We All Know He Did It, Even MAGA.

Of course, Trump paid off Stormy Daniels to save his political aspirations. He should go down for it, but there's too much good in America for us to go down with him.

Mar 15, 2023 · D. Barkhuff

Betrayal: When Veterans Choose Killing Americans Over Protecting Them

Radicalization takes time, but the initial challenge of finding the freakshow of preppers, anti-government militias, and racists online is a part of the appeal. It bathes the insecure and pathetic in the dopamine of specialness and danger: the danger of “Antifa,” the danger of “communists,” and the “deep state.”

Feb 10, 2023 · D. Barkhuff

Moral Clarity In The Most Amoral Of Wars

Putin wrongly believed Trump had made America and NATO weaker and seized the moment to invade Ukraine. Dan Barkhuff writes Putin's miscalculation has united democracies around the world against Russia's criminal invasion and morally indefensible war.

Feb 8, 2023 · D. Barkhuff

Young, Armed, And Prepared To Defend Their Egos

We as a society must honestly ask ourselves how we deal with the danger of a generation of lost men infatuated with violence and lacking the judgment to know when to use it, who are being actively recruited to commit violence against fellow citizens.

Dec 29, 2022 · D. Barkhuff

An Outsider's Reminder Of Who We Are

Sometimes it takes an outsider to remind you of what you’re all about. Zelenskyy’s speech was a rare chance for America to reflect on an image of self we haven’t seen since the early days following 9/11.

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