Fellow Republican,
Last weekend, Advance the GOP had the honor of being a sponsor of the RedState Gathering in Atlanta, Georgia, where a multitude of presidential candidates and Republican commentators presented to the crowd. I was able to listen to many of them, and the uniform message from each and every candidate is that they have been and will be the best candidate to reduce/limit government, stop ISIS, educate children, make government more efficient, and stand up for traditional values.
Of course not all of them can be the best, but they all SAY they are, regardless of their voting records or history, and that is a problem. And it's a problem because "leadership" doesn't seem to care about the truth of how Republican philosophy and principles helps lives, but about favored, top-down results.
And this leads to the next point, that as pointed out in our last message, the GAGOP "leadership" may have voted for a process to hand the vast majority of Georgia's national delegate votes to Donald Trump while ignoring Robert's Rules of Order/Party Rules. Like Trump or hate him, breaking rules to reach a favored, "top-down" result is wrong, especially when designed to help a specific candidate or candidates. The 11th District Chairman and Atlanta based lobbyist, Brad Carver, (who serves on the State Executive Committee) published an article in response claiming that by requiring that a candidate receive 20%+ of the votes in the primary to receive any state at-large delegates, it "benefits" us by:
(1) Making campaigning in Georgia "more attractive" to candidates; and
(2) Causing us to unify around "our nominee".
While someone else has already published an article eviscerating the logic of Carver's article, one point that requires emphasis is that YOUR VOTE should MATTER in the picking of a nominee and that the hard-working members of the State Committee should not be misled by "leadership" on the rules as to whether or not they could set a different vote threshold.
Maybe 20% is the correct number. But we'll never know because meaningful DEBATE WASN'T ALLOWED. And maybe it's not the correct number since, after all, this year, Georgia is going very early in the nomination process so that WE can choose who "our nominee" is. However, based on the logic in the article, if you don't happen to vote for Donald Trump (or Jeb Bush, if he ever polls above 20% again) then your opinion may not matter much in the election.
Speaking of elections, tomorrow (Tuesday, August 11th) is election day for House District 80 in DeKalb County, Georgia. This is an EXTREMELY important election to try to maintain Republican control of the local Fulton County delegation and our statewide super-majority. The DeKalb County Republican Party has been working hard (as well as the candidate) to remind Republican voters to get out to the polls. As said before, we must ensure that we keep all Republican offices in Georgia in the hands of Republicans. Thank you for your positive response to my last message asking for you to assist the DeKalb Republican Party. However, the work is not over and every vote will count in this low turnout election. Please assist the DeKalb GOP with turning out the Republican vote by contacting the DeKalb GOP Communications officer Russell Steen at 404-590-3002 or Russell.Steen@gmail.com. With low turnout, every bit of help will matter!
Finally, some upcoming events:
EVENTS:
Oglethorpe County GOP Pancake Supper and Raffle of a MPAR556 Gen I Rifle
Saturday, August 15th, 2015 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at the Lexington Baptist Church
$6.00 per person for Pancake Supper, $5/ticket for Raffle or $20/5 tickets. Details available here.
Barrow County GOP BBQ
Saturday, August 22 starting at 5 PM at the Winder Lions Club
Includes a Presidential Straw Poll, food, and music. Tickets are $15.00 for adults. More details are available here.
As shown by past messages below, we will continue to Advance the GOP. If you want to spread this to others, forward it to your Republican friends and subscribe them to this mailing list. Together, we can all Advance the GOP in Georgia.
Thank you for your leadership in the Republican Party and commitment to its principles. 
Alex Johnson
AlexJohnson@AdvanceTheGOP.com
404-436-1GOP (404-436-1467)
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P.P.S. Previous e-mails can be found at these links:
Lies, Misdirection, and How to Improve the GOP - ELECTION TOMORROW
How the GAGOP May Have Just Voted to Support Donald Trump
How Money is Destroying the Georgia GOP: Lies, Control, and the Solution!
Get Good Republicans Elected Now; Opportunities to be Involved
Congratulations and Thank You!
Don't Know Alex? Meet Alex Johnson
What does the GAGOP Do? Johnson Plan for GAGOP Chairman!
Experience Matters! Vision Matters!
Stand for the Truth! Principles Matter!
Erick Erickson Supports Alex Johnson for GAGOP Chairman
Let's Work Together! Team Work is Vital to Raise Money and Grow the Georgia GOP
Alex Johnson Wins Straw Poll with 75% of the Vote - District Convention Results
What Do You Want From The GOP? Be Heard! Meet Alex Johnson - Video Introduction
Vote Alex Johnson for GAGOP Chairman - Stop Wasting Money: Let's Focus on Fundraising
Right Now, "Republican" Legislators are Trying to Violate your Rights: Stop Them Today!
Elect Real Leadership! Go To Your County GOP Convention!
Corruption, Power, and Running for Party Office
Don't Cheat, Grow the Party!
Declaration of Candidacy
Campaign Notifications: Leaders Get Involved!
Victory, New Leadership, and GETTING INVOLVED
The GOP Needs Leadership! Will you help provide it?
Vote Republican! Fill Out the Survey! And Be Involved!
Communication is Key! How Would You Advance the GOP?
Your Vote is Worth $18,000,000: Make It Count!
Who is in Charge of the Republican Party? You Are! So Fix it!
Get the Right Candidate Elected - Superintendent Edition
Get the Right Candidate Elected
Georgia Republicans are Supporting Obamacare!
What Makes A Republican?
Shape the Future of the Party
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