Final Thoughts on the RPI Vote

January 14, 2009 by Danny Carroll 

A few days have passed since the vote for a new State Chairman by the Republican State Central Committee last Saturday.  By now most observers know that Matt Strawn was elected by a vote of 10 to 7.  I was honored to be a part of that process and of course disappointed with the results.  I really thought I had nine votes as the committee prepared to convene Saturday morning.  However, one person who had said he would vote for me changed his mind.  Another member of the committee voted for Matt without saying anything thus the 7 remaining votes.

While I am disappointed and I feel bad for the hundreds of supporters that worked on my behalf, I do believe things have a way of working out.  We cannot know the future and I still have faith in our system of government.  I know it is frustrating and inefficient.  People fuss and fight with one another.  But through it all our state and nation has survived. Our system of checks and balances seems to be effective in both party party politics as well as government.  Just the fact that we had significant competition for the chair position was a good thing.

I may have fallen short in my quest for State Party Chair but I am not ready to quit the fight for conservative values.  The next few weeks and months will allow some time for reflection as Joy and I consider the future.  I wish to thank everyone who contacted central committee members on my behalf.  I was truly humbled by the support I received.

Finally wish Chairman Strawn all the best as he takes over leadership of the party.

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2 Responses to “Final Thoughts on the RPI Vote”

  1. doug mitchell on January 14th, 2009 4:02 pm

    Great words Danny. Thoughtful and heartfelt. We can’t wait to see what’s next for you!

  2. Mark True | Brand Warrior on January 15th, 2009 8:16 pm

    Ditto Doug’s comment, Danny.

    it’s been an honor knowing you for this short while, and I’ll be watching to see your next move. As always, let me know if I can be of assistance.

    And I’ll be watching the RPI, too. You’ve created quite a curiosity in me!

    -Mark

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