Mercedes Schlapp

The king of branding, Mr. Trump performs best when he is on the defense.

— Mercedes Schlapp

Scandals have impacted many politicians' careers and aspirations. Some have survived, and others have fallen.

— Mercedes Schlapp

In the end, the responsibility of government abuse lies with the president.

— Mercedes Schlapp

A number of states are starting to strengthen their anti-abortion laws because the more we learn of abortion tactics the harder it…

— Mercedes Schlapp

Americans hate traffic jams and also dislike power-hungry political figures.

— Mercedes Schlapp

I am a perfect case study for the transition from no maternal instinct to the love of motherhood.

— Mercedes Schlapp

Republicans want less taxes so we can create jobs; however, we cannot win by solely focusing on an economic message of lower…

— Mercedes Schlapp

For too long the U.S. immigration system has focused on accepting low-skilled immigrants. Basic economics tells us that the surge of low-skilled…

— Mercedes Schlapp

The Veterans Health Administration is a perfect case study of how government should stay out of patient care altogether.

— Mercedes Schlapp

Politicians need to stop picking sides and come up with bold solutions where the safety and security of all citizens become a…

— Mercedes Schlapp

Employing a low-key, Midwestern charisma, Mike Pence proved he knows how to win over an audience.

— Mercedes Schlapp

Many social conservatives want to encourage married couples to have children, and it is becoming increasingly difficult if the couple feels strapped…

— Mercedes Schlapp

Americans are waking up to the tragedy of abortions.

— Mercedes Schlapp

Of course, deciding whether or not to have children is a personal decision, but I would encourage couples to stay open to…

— Mercedes Schlapp

Republicans need to unite to succeed.

— Mercedes Schlapp

Legal immigrants deserve respect for following the laws of our nation and completing the process. This is not an extreme concept. It…

— Mercedes Schlapp

History has shown that challenging an incumbent president in the primary almost inevitably leads to defeat in the general election.

— Mercedes Schlapp

One of the most overused phrases in political commentary is that someone is running a 'negative' campaign filled with 'attack' ads.

— Mercedes Schlapp

The Cuban people do not live in freedom.

— Mercedes Schlapp

I am a working mom with five daughters, a small-business owner - and a conservative.

— Mercedes Schlapp

Religions based on the principle of service and a focus on the less fortunate help a society deal with want.

— Mercedes Schlapp

The likeability and popularity of 'Duck Dynasty's' Phil Robertson stem from his quick wit and honest assessment of situations that arise in…

— Mercedes Schlapp

In public, Hillary Clinton talks about how she would represent all Americans and pushes the 'Stronger Together' campaign theme. But behind closed…

— Mercedes Schlapp

The U.S. should not continue to ignore Latin America. Our nation shares regional and cultural ties with these neighboring countries.

— Mercedes Schlapp

While low-skilled immigrants have a place in our economy, a greater priority needs to be placed on attracting high-skilled immigrants to match…

— Mercedes Schlapp