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Mark Rusthoven

Basic Info​

  • Organization: Club for Growth
  • Role: Policy Director (since August 2023)
  • Location: Washington D.C. (implied, based on previous roles)
  • Contact: Schedule follow-up for Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Background & Experience​

  • Previous Roles:
    • Professional Policy Staffer, Republican Study Committee (Tax, Budget, Appropriations)
    • Legislative Director for Congressman Dan Bishop
    • Senior Legislative Assistant for Congressman Jim Banks
  • Education:
    • M.A. in Applied Economics, Indiana University School of Liberal Arts (2016)
    • B.A. in Political Science and Economics, Southern Methodist University (2012)

Key Interactions & Topics​

  • Introduction: Facilitated by Sam Arms (Gary Sheng's policy director)
  • Meeting Date: April 4, 2025 (quick introductory call)
  • Topics Discussed:
    • Club for Growth's policy work (especially Texas school choice)
    • Potential alignment on initiatives
    • Joe Liemandt's connections with tech billionaires
    • Synergy potential: school freedom, manufacturing, AI policy reform
    • "Leapfrogging" potential for red states (lower regulation in education, manufacturing, energy)
    • America 2.0 Summit: Mark is interested in contributing to invitee list and helping organize.

Notes​

  • Seems aligned on leveraging lower regulation in red states for progress.
  • Open to collaboration on the America 2.0 Summit.

Transcripts​

Transcript IDDateSummary
2025-04-04-meeting-mark-rusthoven2025-04-04Quick introductory call discussing Club for Growth policy work and potential collaboration on America 2.0 Summit