ABOUT TCC: WHAT IS THE CONSERVATIVE CAUCUS?

Founded in 1974, The Conservative Caucus is the face of Grassroots America. We are the mainstream majority. Our adversaries are the power-mad, corrupt, anti-American Left aka the “Woke” whose only mission is to erode our freedoms with the far-left, extreme agenda.
 
We will not allow that to happen.
 
Our dedicated, devoted leadership and a steadfast board of directors and team are committed to make The Conservative Caucus a true conservative voice in the country. We take action on the issues that matter most. Over the next several years The Conservative Caucus is needed more than ever.
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The key to success is still to let people know what is happening in government and to tell them how they can have an impact on the decisions to be made. TCC uses many methods to make conservative opinions felt in Congress and the White House.​

We encourage members and all citizens to call, visit, or write their elected representatives; and to alert other Americans by calling talk shows and writing letters to the editor. Often petitions are collected and delivered to key decision-makers. Testimony before Congressional committees, meetings with members of Congress and their staff, video commentaries and programs, and Member's Message all help communicate to the public and make sure that elected officials hear what conservatives have to say.

OUR VISION

So that all conservatives have a voice in Washington, D.C., in state capitals, and in counties and cities across America, TCC will create organizations in congressional districts across the country and wherever conservatives can be brought together, to learn about important issues, protest bad policies and promote good ones, and ensure that the vote of every person who shares our values is cast and counted.

OUR LEADERS

MR. PETER J. THOMAS - CHAIRMAN
Peter J. Thomas is a veteran conservative political strategist and seasoned policy expert dedicated to upholding the principles of the Constitution and democracy. As a founder and the chairman of the Conservative Caucus, he has played a pivotal role in promoting and shaping the conservative agenda across the nation for over half a century.
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Peter's distinguished career includes key presidential appointments under Presidents Reagan, Bush Sr., and Bush Jr. Under President Reagan, he served as the New England Regional Administrator of the General Services Administration. During Bush Sr.'s administration, he was the Special Assistant to the Secretary of Small Business. Under Bush Jr., he rose to the position of Acting Assistant Secretary for Administration in the Department of Agriculture. Additionally, Peter gained invaluable insight into Congress as Chief of Staff to Rep. Peter Torkildsen (R-MA).
 
Peter's dedication to conservative values is further demonstrated by his tenure as the National Field Director of TCC in its early years, when he oversaw chapters in most congressional districts. His diverse experience also includes, founding and presiding over the Massachusetts Foundation for Economic Research, serving as director of communications for Papa Gino’s restaurants, and earning accolades as a leading sales representative for State Mutual of America.
 
MR. BARRY GOLDWATER, JR. - HONORARY CHAIRMAN
Barry M. Goldwater, Jr. is Honorary Chairman of The Conservative Caucus. He served 14 years as a member of the U.S. Congress, representing a district in California, and is the son of the late Senator Barry Goldwater Sr., who was the first presidential candidate of the modern conservative movement.
 
Goldwater Jr. followed in his father’s footsteps as a conservative leader. In Congress, he co-authored the Privacy Act of 1974, one of the most important pieces of legislation protecting Americans’ privacy rights. He blocked the federal government from creating movies in-house, which would have taken jobs from the U.S. motion picture industry. On the Energy Research and Development Committee, he promoted energy independence in the wake of the OPEC embargo. He also served on the Space and Aviation Committee, which authorized and oversaw the historic Apollo 11 moon landing. An expert on aviation and transportation technology, he is a pilot with over 3,000 hours of flight time.
 
He campaigned for Ronald Reagan, a family friend whose emergence as a political figure came during the Goldwater for President campaign, and for other conservative candidates such as Ron Paul. He has won the Achievement Award from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, an award from the President’s Commission on Employment of the Handicapped, and the Conscience of the Congress Award of the American Conservative Union (the group behind CPAC).
 
Goldwater is a board member of the Goldwater Institute, a leading conservative think tank, which has an arm that sues government entities when they violate the Constitution and statutory law. He is also a member of the board of the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program, one of the most prestigious national undergraduate scholarships in the natural sciences, engineering, and mathematics; it is awarded to some 400 students per year.
 
MR. JIM PFAFF - PRESIDENT
Jim Pfaff is the President of The Conservative Caucus. Jim’s political career stretches over three decades. He also served as the Chief of Staff for the Colorado House Republican Caucus. He also served as Founder and Executive Director of Americans for Prosperity of Colorado, President of the Colorado Family Institute, and a National Representative for Family Policy Councils at Focus on the Family. Jim served as Chief of Staff for two different Congressmen – Cong. Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Cong. Tim Huelskamp (R-KS). He has also been a communications, grassroots, and political consultant as well.
 
Jim is a nationally recognized public policy leader. He is known for his skills in strategic management, organizational development, and public outreach for government officials, political campaigns, and non-profit organizations. Jim is a seasoned grassroots and campaign operative having led major congressional, state legislative, and statewide ballot efforts.
 
He is a graduate of The Webb School in Bell Buckle, Tennessee. He studied English and Political Science at Indiana University.