[cripplecreek]

I can’t stress enough how important it is for tea partiers to get to their state conventions and replace the leadership.

We can have an enormous effect on the policy making structure with just a few hundred votes.

[goodtomato]

Amen CC! Merry Christmas FRiend!

[goodtomato]

You are so spot on CC. However, here in Florida it starts on the County level. We elect two State Reps ( male and female). In my county your talking about 30 votes to win. When you look at Red and Blue States and break it down by counties, you can understand why the republicans controll the House. We have the power, we just need to elect like minded people! The House is our strength, we just need to elect individuals that are likeminded and will fight for our views!

[holyscroller]

Here in King County (Seattle area), Washington State, we held our county convention last weekend, and had many great speeches about the need for new leadership, fresh ideas, etc., etc., and what did the majority vote for? The same old losers who allow no input from the grassroots, and rule from the top down (dictatorially), and just managed to lose just about every race at every level.

The Tea Party is full of energy, has brought in many fresh faces and people eager to get involved and work. They're holding big meetings every month with interesting speakers, and doing a good job of educating newbies on the many issues, and how to fight the many evils. I've been a Republican PCO for decades, but frankly I'm ready to jump ship and join the Tea Party.