The groundwork for this was laid by #CNP Executive Director Morton Blackwell, who was also the founder and president of The Leadership Institute, "which recruited, trained, and motivated the activists and candidates of the movement." #ShadowNetwork (h/t @anelsona) 
The Leadership Institute "connects conservatives into a nationwide conservative network and a lifetime of civic involvement. Virtually all significant conservative organizations across America now employ Institute graduates" leadershipinstitute.org/aboutus/
Graduates of the Leadership Institute include: Mitch McConnell, Karl Rove, Grover Norquist, Ralph Reed and Mike Pence who said "No one has done more to inspire and train young conservatives than Morton Blackwell and the Leadership Institute"
In 1998, Morton Blackwell wrote this "Advice to a Just Elected Conservative Friend" 👇leadershipinstitute.org/writings/?ID=4
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