Laziness may be a part of the problem of retaking the GOP, but in most conservative’s defense, how to work inside the GOP to change it from grass roots upward, is a super mystery for 99%.
Its not much different than if we wanted to start a grass roots movement within the Masons.
Hard to get anywhere when those inside the secret society keep the how, what and where to themselves.
A good place to start is to walk into the local Republican headquarters and say, “I want to get involved. What can I do?”
Of course it is easier to sit home and complain that the GOP doesn’t listed to us.
The process of becoming a precinct delegate is pretty simple. Mot precincts do not have delegates. So get the paperwork. Obtain a few signatures of neighbors and if there is not one in your precinct you are in..... then you get to vote on officers of the local party, issues, etc.
Many of the people who are officers end up running for public positions. So choose good people for president, vp, treasurer, state board of regents, etc. Many of them will be the next state legislators or the next members of Congress, who go on to run for Senate or the Governor’s mansion.
Building for change within the GOP is a long process. But starting a new party takes even longer.
Look how long the Libertarian Party has been around and I don’t think they have ever had ONE person elected to Congress.
The Constitution Party has been around for DECADES. Yet their presidential candidate was on the ballot this last election in only 33 states.