Texas GOP State Convention

Let me begin this blog by stating: I am "new" to politics in the sense that I am not a "lifelong Republican or Democrat," I have not followed local, state, or national politics from a young age, and I never would have guessed that I would be the least bit interested in politics.

I had the privilege of attending the Texas GOP State Convention last weekend, June 7th to 9th, in Fort Worth as an alternate (left pic: Sic'em).  Having heard from many people who have been a part of the GOP for awhile that it is the biggest Republican gathering in the world, I didn't know what to expect.  If it were anything like the Senatorial District Convention I attended, it would be long, time-consuming, and have a quite a bit of down time.  Boy was it the opposite.  Meetings and breakout sessions happened one after another, and the only break really was lunch.  After three days of discussing and voting on rules and platforms, as well as representatives to the national convention, I was not only physically exhausted but mentally drained.  Yet who would have though that such an experience would be invigorating and awakening.

Many attendees were very excited about the growing number of youth getting interested and involved in the party and its politics.  Now, I can't speak on behalf of all the new youth joining the GOP, but I can say for a lot of them and myself, there is one person to thank: Dr. Ron Paul.  Whether one likes him or not, agrees with him or not, it is true that his message of limited Constitutional government, personal liberties, and sound monetary policy is what ignited the flame for many "new" individuals (in 2008 and 2012) to the Republican Party.  I hope people keep this in mind, because we are all fighting for a better future.

During the Congressional District caucus, where we elected our delegates and alternates to represent us at the Republican National Convention, I was lucky to have support, not only from previous liberty-minded friends but from new acquaintances I met between meetings, for my run as Alternate 3.  Here is a brief rundown written by Michael O. of the North Texas Tea Party: http://northtexasteaparty.org/2012/06/11/report-from-the-gop-convention/

I am proud and honored to have support from my liberty-loving sisters and brothers, and hope I can fulfill my duty of representing our movement and our district at the GOP National Convention in Tampa, Florida.