27 Aug, 2012
Meet at convention
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Mark Devlin
Mark Devlin2015-05-10 21:12:592015-05-10 21:45:57Meet at conventionKirk is about to leave the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa when he spots Friess in a stairwell and pitches him on his idea of starting a grass-roots organization to rival liberal groups such as MoveOn.org. Kirk receives funds from Friess three weeks later. Freiss:
He impressed me with his capacity to lead, intelligence, and love for America. I instantly knew I wanted to support him.
5 Jun, 2012
Founding
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Mark Devlin
Mark Devlin2015-05-10 22:18:342015-05-10 22:21:48Founding
Kirk founds Turning Point just after leaving high school. The organization’s mission is to identify, educate, train, and organize students to promote the principles of fiscal responsibility, free markets, and limited government.