The Daily Signal The Daily Signal Presents “The “Signal Sitdown - Charlie Kirk Was 'the Best of Us' | Steve Deace
Sep 20, 2025
Nick Solheim, founder of American Moment, joins Steve Deace to reflect on the tragic loss of Charlie Kirk, emphasizing the need for conservatives to rally and become more aggressive. They discuss the importance of training junior staff in the political arena and how fresh talent can reinvigorate the movement. Solheim shares insights on recruiting young, diverse individuals from the Heartland and the challenges ahead, as well as his background and the strategic significance of Arctic security. It's a powerful call to action for the future of conservatism.
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Use Crisp Fact Sheets
- Use concise fact sheets to inform overloaded principals and influence decisions.
- Prepare crisp summaries because most members and officials rely on staff briefings rather than reading full bills.
Widen Recruitment Beyond Elites
- Recruit broadly beyond elite universities; consider community-college and non-college candidates with drive.
- Invest financially and practically in fellows to remove barriers to participation and accelerate diverse pipelines.
Make D.C. Staff Reflect Home Communities
- Washington staffing should reflect hometown communities so policy teams represent voters' lived experience.
- Bringing blue-collar and heartland people into D.C. improves representation and policy relevance.