Now, the National Committee is made up of state committee chairmen ~ it's not an independent body. These guys are all from the real party ~ the one at the state level. The RNC is just a tool ~ it has no independent existence. It is not the master.
You keep making this same argument, as if the rules are permanent and can't be changed. In fact, they can be. that's what some folks are so puset about.
Well, I plan on staying no matter what. After all, those rules have been in place for decades. Not surprising, really, since it is in the self-interest of power-hungry "grassroots" people (i.e., the local political class)to want to trump the votes of the citizenry with their own opinions. They care more, see, so they should be able to override my vote with their own opinion.
However, it now appears that those rules are being changed to some extent, so it would be decidedly odd if I chose to emigrate now.
Now, the National Committee is made up of state committee chairmen ~ it's not an independent body. These guys are all from the real party ~ the one at the state level. The RNC is just a tool ~ it has no independent existence. It is not the master.
And here I thought the "real party" was the average registered Republican. Instead, I find it is the cigar-smokers in their conference rooms who want to keep the real power in their hand.
In any case, you are wrong. The Republican National Committee is a legally independent entity. The members come from states, but the organization itself is legally distinct. But look, if the states actually have all the power, then what are some people so upset about with the rule changes?