I'm not a fan of Trump, but I still want to thank you for getting involved and going to your district meeting. It should serve as a reminder for a lot of people that if you want to change the direction of the party, you have to get more involved than just showing up at primaries. You have to at least become familiar with who your local party representatives are so you can vote for them in the primary.
When I voted in my state's primary, there were various "Republican Party Committeemen" on the ballot. I had no idea who any of them were, or what they even did. Can't remember if I even voted for one. And I know nothing about the delegates who represent my party district (if that's what it is called) in Ohio.
Reagan was successful in large part because his failed 1976 candidacy led a lot more conservatives to get involved in local government and party business for 1980. He still wasn't the "establishment" choice in 1980, but it did mean that he had an organization and cadre of support to not only get elected, but to create future conservative candidates for office to continue his revolution.
So again, thanks for caring enough to do what so many of the rest of us don't. That's my fault.
‘When I voted in my state’s primary, there were various “Republican Party Committeemen” on the ballot. I had no idea who any of them were, or what they even did. Can’t remember if I even voted for one. And I know nothing about the delegates who represent my party district (if that’s what it is called) in Ohio.’
I thought I remember voting like that once too. Have lived in many states, so I don’t know which one did it that way.
I’d like to second that note of appreciation, even though I’m supporting a different candidate. I think this election cycle has opened a lot of eyes about the process. The rules are (deliberately, IMO) obscure, with easily-missed deadlines to he come involved.
As a Jerseyite, I think I’ve already missed whatever cutoff dates there are.