For country, not party: A PAC for veterans confronts our political polarization
Key takeaways
- Since 2018, With Honor has supported the For Country Caucus, a bipartisan caucus markedly different from the multitude of partisan or identity-based caucuses in Congress today.
- Interestingly, the caucus mandates that members meet with at least one member of the opposing party every month.
- Indeed, the caucus — currently co-chaired by Reps.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
Schoen, opinion contributor - 06/01/26 8:30 AM ET Comments: Link copied by Douglas E. Schoen, opinion contributor - 06/01/26 8:30 AM ET Comments: Link copied FILE An early morning pedestrian is silhouetted against sunrise as he walks through the American flags on the National Mall with the U..S Capitol Building in the background in Washington Nov. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/J. David Ake, File) In this era of extreme polarization on both the left and right, it is important to recognize, honor and celebrate those who seek to chart a different course. One such person is Rye Barcott, a Marine, venture capitalist, philanthropist and civic leader.
The reason Barcott matters now is that he founded a group called With Honor, which has elected dozens of veterans to Congress across both parties, with an explicit commitment to promote bipartisan policies and cooperation. Since 2018, With Honor has supported the For Country Caucus, a bipartisan caucus markedly different from the multitude of partisan or identity-based caucuses in Congress today.
Interestingly, the caucus mandates that members meet with at least one member of the opposing party every month. One wonders how much more effective our representatives would be if other caucuses followed this model.