“Bopp is a Republican stalwart (he sees the Democratic Party as socialist), and he has done yeoman's work for the party – among other accomplishments, he developed the legal rationale by which the Supreme Court decided Bush v. Gore.” The Atlantic, October 2012

Named 2009 Republican Lawyer of the Year by the Republican National Lawyers Association because of his “outstanding professional accomplishments in support of the party's beliefs. Jim has worked tirelessly to advance the core beliefs of the Republican Party and has done so with a level of commitment and dedication that is unmatched.” Indianapolis Star, September 13, 2009

“But His roots are outside the GOP establishment.” The Atlantic, October 2012