In the general election, it is still basically getting the majority of the votes. but you raise a point: The key to power is BEING THE GUY IN THE BACKROOM!
In party politics that means being active in the primaries and the primary selection system.
But we only deserve to win if we WORK. So far, few of us are willing to do the hard work or smart work necessary to win.
I couldnt agree more. That is why I am running for precicty chair. If you dont like the Republican party, fight the beast from within. The majority of Republican activists are strong conservatives. We can control the primaries and the selection of candidates if we do things right. That is why I am running for precinct chair, to help change some of that.