What do James O'Keefe and Lila Rose have in common? THE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

The Leadership Institute is a Virginia based training organisation for potential conservative political leaders.

According to the groups website The Leadership Institute is "the premier training ground for tomorrow's conservative leaders. Conservative leaders, organizations and activities rely on the Institute for the preparation they require for success."

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PAST STUDENTS:

* Mitch McConnell: U.S. Senator from Kentucky
* Jim Gilmore: former governor of Virginia
* Karl Rove: Bush 43 political strategist<2>
* James Guckert: Talon News "reporter"
* David McIntosh: Congressman from Indiana
* Mark Souder: Congressman from Indiana
* JoAnn Davis: Congresswoman from Virginia
* Joe Wilson: Congressman from South Carolina
* Grover Norquist: President, Americans for Tax Reform
* Ralph Reed: former Executive Director Christian Coalition
* Jason Miller: Young conservative leader

Leadership Institute Trained Pro-Life Activist Captures the Media's Attention
By adrienne, on May 29, 2009

(She) is the President of Live Action, an organization that works to working to expose Planned Parenthood's illegal practices. With their Mona Lisa Project, Live Action has been able to expose multiple Planned Parenthood clinics' "willingness to repeatedly violate mandatory reporting laws for statutory rape that protect children."

Established in 1979, the Leadership Institute seeks to increase the number and effectiveness of conservative activists across the country. To do that, LI identifies, recruits, trains, and places conservatives in government, politics, and the media, enrolling more than 74,000 students in its unique programs since its inception.

These students learn the expertise necessary to flourish in positions of influence in public policy. No other organization can give you so many skills for public policy and personal success.

Under the direction of its founder and president Morton Blackwell, the Leadership Institute has become the premier training ground for tomorrow’s conservative leaders. Conservative leaders, organizations, and activists rely on the Institute’s seminars and workshops for the preparation they require for victory in the world of public policy.

In addition to conducting programs nationwide, the Institute helps conservatives launch their careers. LI’s Employment Placement Service and Intern Program can open doors to an exciting array of opportunities to further the conservative movement.