Editors' Notes on The Texas Republican State Convention

This past weekend the Republicans held their state convention in San Antonio. By now everyone has heard about what little internal fighting there may have been. Honestly, this is no different from any other convention the GOP has held. If you have more than two people in a room there will be disagreements.

The interesting thing I noticed was the lack of energy at this convention. I've been to more than state conventions than I can remember in Texas and this was by far the most boring. While I agree that democracy (and politics) can't always be exciting; I was alarmed by the lack of enthusiasm in and around the convention.

I attribute this mostly to the fact that illegal immigration was the conventions primary focus. Unfortunately, President Bush's primary focus has been amnesty for illegal aliens. The delegation was at odds with itself.

On a positive note, delegates had a choice of two great candidates for State Vice Chair; Bobby Eberle & Robin Armstrong. The RPT and our grassroots were certain to win either way. The delegates elected Dr. Robin Armstrong whom definitely holds the conservative credentials to be the number two person at State HQ. Good Luck Dr. Armstrong!

On a personal note, while I did not win SREC man for SD22 our district definitely won. All 3 candidates would have made an excellent SREC man. Chris DeCluitt will not only make us proud but will also carry forth our conservative beliefs.