Back to Basics
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 Republican Party

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Raves & Reviews



a video clip from the famous Little Schoolhouse in Ripon, Wisconsin:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWbk-LadK1c

"Please accept our hearty thanks for your excellent work and for all your encouragement.  You did an outstanding job, and it was greatly appreciated by all."

"Keep up your great work!  Back to basics!"

"Your talk was very, very good and full of all kinds of interesting historical info. It was perfect for a Lincoln Day Dinner."

"Thank you for speaking to our membership at today's luncheon.  I've already receivied many favorable comments about your remarks."

"Your talk was excellent and I learned quite a few things I never knew about the history of the GOP.  I am reading your book now and making notes.  The information I learn will come in very handy as I debate friends and family about the GOP, and it’s great history.  Thank you."


“You are right on target.  I appreciate what you had to say at the Lincoln-Reagan Day Dinner.  Hope to hear you again.
Bunny Chambers, National Committeewoman for Oklahoma

 
Your talk made quite an impression on our members! We really need to get your message out! Thanks again.
Bonnie Webb, President of the San Diego county Republican Women


Thanks for helping make our Harding Day Dinner a great success.  I have received a number of phone calls thanking us for inviting someone of your caliber to our event.
John Matthews, Vice President of the Marion County Republican Club

Your speech received high marks from the attendees and we appreciate your making the trip to Oklahoma.  I'm re-reading the book in its entirety and getting fired up again.
Jeannine Long, President of the Oklahoma Federation of Republican Women
 
We did get a lot of good feedback!  People really enjoyed hearing your presentation.
Kathy Thomas, President of the Chicago Republican Women’s Network



with Dianne Thompson, former NFRW President; and Shirley Sadler, President of the National Federation of Republican Women

Thank you for all that you do for the Republican Party and our Nation.

It was a pleasure to meet you.  Your message was right on target!  I found myself quoting you several times since then.  Keep up the good work, we need more people like you in the world!

On behalf of our Republican Committee, thanks for an awesome speech.  I do not use that word lightly.  You did what I wanted, you inspired our crowd and they are energized.  From the depths of my gratitude, thank you.  I wish you luck and success on your book tour.  Godspeed.

The event was a great success!  Thank you for fighting the good fight.  Republicans everywhere need to hear your message.  Our party has a great heritage and a great future ahead.  Keep up the good work!

It was an honor to meet you.  I am always moved and inspired by those rare individuals, such as you, who take it upon themselves to courageously promote their understanding of truth without any encouragement—let alone subsidies or rewards—from mainstream media, academia, and art/entertainment institutions.

Last week, our Republican Club hosted Michael Zak to talk about the history of the GOP -- and it was marvelous.  His book, Back to Basics for the Republican Party, should be read by every Republican and should be mandatory reading for anyone who runs for office or aspires to leadership in the party.



with Bob Hogan, Chairman of the Huron County, MI Republican Party; and Lisa Valentine, Chairman of the Tuscola County, MI Republican Party

Many people told me they thought it was a great program.  They don't say that when the speaker bores them!  The room had energy and excitement. 

 

 

 

 

Thank you so very much for joining us!  You were terrific, and it is truly an honor to know you. Thank you for your many contributions to the Republican Party -- we are a much stronger force to reckon with, with you on our side!  Your book is wonderful, informative, and truly speaks to the true Republican!

Your speech was great and just what some of us “beat up” Republicans needed.  The GOP in our state has taken its eye off of the major issue: freedom v. socialism.  You spoke to the core of that issue.

I wish every Republican could hear your message.  We have much to be proud of but seem content to remain ignorant of our past.

It was such a pleasure hearing you speak about our Civil Rights Heritage!  You are a very eloquent speaker and should be giving lectures like wildfire everywhere.  Thank you for taking the time and effort to treat us to your well-researched knowledge of this subject.  I especially appreciate your graciousness, kindness, genuine nature, and congeniality.

Thanks, Michael.  You are a leader among the few who realize that knowing our party’s history and values is the best way to preserve and grow them. 

We did get a lot of good feedback!  People really enjoyed hearing your presentation.

I enjoyed your presentation.  Keep up the good work!

We are so excited that you will be speaking here!  You lift Republicans up!

Thank you for speaking at the Benton County Republican dinner in Corvallis, Oregon.  Your message is right on target!

We sooo enjoyed your presentation, and your book is great.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Michael Zak is the best GOP historian alive.   He offers a compelling talk about the anti-slavery pro-freedom origins of our Party.  I would strongly recommend him.
Shawn Steel, Chairman of the California Republican Party
 
Thank you so much for speaking at the Oregon Republican Party State Convention.   We received wonderful feedback from everyone in attendance.   Everyone was impressed with the depth and breadth of your knowledge, as well as your clear speaking style and sense of humor.  You made an outstanding presentation, and we are deeply grateful to you for your efforts.
Kevin Mannix, Chairman of the Oregon Republican Party
 
Michael Zak knows more about the history of the Republican Party than anyone.
Ron Nehring, Vice Chairman of the California Republican Party



with Jan Larimer, Co-Chair of the Republican National Committee
 
On behalf of our Party, thanks for helping to make our convention a great success.   I know that everyone enjoyed your remarks – particularly in this important anniversary year.
Rick Graber, Chairman of the Wisconsin Republican Party

Michael Zak is an entertaining speaker, and I recommend him for your county committee (or other) meeting.   Using facts, humor and engaging narrative, Zak recounts the large number of civil rights advances that occurred because of the Republican Party – and reminds people that the Republican Party was born out of a civil rights movement.
Keen Butcher, Chairman of the California Republican County Chairmen's Association

It was truly our pleasure and an honor to have you speak to us.   I heard great comments and appreciation from our members.   You armed them with enough “good news” about our Grand Old Party to send them home with their heads held high, ready to roll up their sleeves and motivate their grassroots.   Thank you very much for your time and inspiration.
Rebecca Williamson, Texas Republican Executive Committee

with U.S. Rep. Geoff Davis (R-KY)


Many many thanks for your presentation.  A board member just called concerning another subject and said, "BTW, that was an excellent meeting.  The speaker was very interesting!"  She went on to say how glad she was that we didn't have a bunch more speeches that would have detracted from yours.

I both really enjoyed speaking with you and absolutely LOVED your presentation.  I could listen to it a dozen times and learn something new each time.

Thank you so much for coming to Tucson and speaking at our Lincoln Day Dinner.   I had so many wonderful comments about your speech.   It was a huge hit.

It was indeed our pleasure to have you at our Lincoln Day Dinner.  I knew what a hit you would be!  We have had many, many compliments on the evening, especially your presentation.  I hope you enjoyed it as much as we did having you there!

Thank you so much for speaking at our event.  You are offering a tremendous service not only to Republicans, but also to the United States and the world.

If I were at the RNC, I would hire Michael Zak and have him giving the talk that he gave to us 3-5 days per week in a different city in the country until he had spoken in every city with a population of 100,000 or more the Republican Party would have a registration of 1.5 times the Democrat registration.

You have a great vision and hope for the Party, and I think you are embarking on important work.

His historical analysis and refreshing perspectives will give you an understanding on how the Republican and Democrat Parties arrived at their current positions.  Knowledge of the GOP's proud heritage, particularly in the area of Civil Rights will inspire you to work even harder to achieve the agenda of the Republican Party and preserve our core values.

Michael, thank you so much for your speech.  You make everything so crystal clear for any one to understand.  Thanks again for a great speech.

Thank you so much for speaking at our luncheon today.  I’m also pleased that you had such a good response for your books!  Everyone was so affected by your presentation.

It was such a pleasure hearing you speak about our Civil Rights Heritage!  You are a very eloquent speaker and should be giving lectures like wildfire everywhere.  Thank you for taking the time and effort to treat us to your well-researched knowledge of this subject.  I especially appreciate your graciousness, kindness, genuine nature, and congeniality.

His historical analysis and refreshing perspectives will give you an understanding on how the Republican and Democrat Parties arrived at their current positions.  Knowledge of the GOP’s proud heritage, particularly in the area of Civil Rights, will inspire you to work even harder to achieve the agenda of the Republican Party and preserve our core values.

Michael, thank you so much for your speech.  You make everything crystal clear for anyone to understand.  Thanks again for a great speech.



with U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra (R-MI) and Mike Garey, Chairman of the Berrien County Republican Party

Click here for Mr. Zak's blog, Grand Old Partisan, 
celebrating more than fifteen decades of Republican heroes and heroics.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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