Dave Spencer

Dave Spencer founded Practically Republican to create a forum where pragmatic, levelheaded GOP supporters could make their voices heard at a time when divisiveness, anger and rhetoric dominate the party platform. Spencers journey towards practical politics was shaped by his background and a critical turning point in his life. Born in New York as a member of the Rockefeller family, Spencer grew up around a culture of political involvement. But a devastating car accident at age 19 cost him a leg and the use of an arm. This life-changing injury required a physical, mental and emotional adjustment to deal with the realities of his disability, leading Spencer to pursue a positive, logical worldview that included his politics. The mission of Practically Republican is to spur and facilitate constructive engagement that results in citizen-based solutions Washington cant ignore. Spencer is updating the traditional definition of Rockefeller Republican, which signified fiscally conservative, socially open-minded, and legislatively collaborative political solutions to pressing national problems. He has never run for office, and has no plans to.Spencer also hosts the podcast, Practically Political, which features in depth-conversations with politicians from both parties, members of the media and Washington insiders. He is the author of Practically Republican: Why Concerned Citizens Must Renew & Reclaim The GOP. Spencer serves on the Executive Committee of the California Republican Party and is a Board Member of the No Labels Foundation.