The American Conservative Union
 America’s Oldest and Largest Grassroots Conservative OrganizationFounded in 1964, ACU represents the views of Americans who are concerned with economic growth through lower taxes and reduced government spending and the issues of liberty, personal responsibility, traditional values and national security.
As America’s conservative voice, ACU is the leading entity in providing conservative positions on issues to Congress, Administration Officials, State Governments, the media, political candidates and the public.
The American Conservative Union Foundation, ACUF, a 501(c)(3) educational foundation, provides critical research and background information on issues helping fund various aspects of conservative education.
The ACU Ratings of Congress have been the definitive guide for decades on where Members of Congress stand on conservative issues. Published by the ACUF, it provides the public and the news media a yearly score for each Member of the United States House and Senate.
CPAC – the Conservative Political Action Conference is the nation’s largest gathering of conservatives annually. It is a project of ACUF and its largest
annual conference.
Taking place in Washington, DC each year, CPAC brings together nearly 10,000 attendees and all of the leading conservative organizations and speakers who impact conservative thought in the nation. Regularly seen on C-SPAN and other national news networks, CPAC has been the premiere event for any major elected official or public personality seeking to discuss issues of the day with conservatives. From Presidents of the United States to college student leaders, CPAC has become the place to find our nation’s current and future leaders.
The American Conservative Union Political Action Committee, ACU PAC, supports candidates for office who reflect the conservative principles on which ACU was founded.
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