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This past weekend’s Georgia Republican Party Convention will be remembered not for unity or principled debate—but for chaos, suppression, and political maneuvering that shut down the very people the convention was supposed to empower: the grassroots delegates.
From the opening, it became clear that the voices of delegates would not be welcomed. Microphones were dominated by a small faction of operatives closely aligned with the GRA, while legitimate concerns raised by everyday patriots were silenced or ignored. Delegates who came to engage in open debate and hold leadership accountable were instead met with procedural roadblocks, biased chairing, and the unmistakable optics of a convention designed to serve a predetermined agenda.
One of the most alarming aspects of the weekend was the re-election of Chairman Josh McKoon, a process marred by unfair advantages and troubling endorsements. During what should have been a neutral and democratic process, Dennis Futch and Katherine James—both prominently aligned with McKoon—publicly endorsed him from positions of perceived authority. Their endorsements, cloaked in official ceremony, were not only inappropriate but also misleading to newer delegates unfamiliar with the Chairman’s record. Rather than encourage a fair and transparent vote, this created the illusion of institutional unity behind a candidate whose leadership has been divisive and top-down.
This was not just a matter of poor taste—it was a breach of trust. Many new delegates, attending their first convention in hopes of meaningful participation, were left confused, sidelined, and voiceless. They were not given the context or opportunity to understand the true impact of McKoon’s tenure, nor were they given a fair shot to support challengers or demand accountability.
The convention chair’s handling of the rules debate only worsened the distrust. Clear challenges from the floor were brushed aside. Divisions of the house—a standard practice under Robert’s Rules when voice votes are unclear—were denied. The chair’s repeated mismanagement, refusal to engage in fair parliamentary process, and obvious bias painted the entire event as rigged.
And then there was the microphone warfare: a steady stream of GRA-aligned activists monopolizing speaking time while long-time delegates, elected by their counties and precincts, were denied a chance to be heard. The atmosphere wasn’t one of deliberation—it was one of control. Delegates left feeling demoralized, not inspired. Many asked themselves: Is this really what Republican grassroots politics in Georgia has become?
Incompetence. Suppression. Manipulation.
These aren’t the words that should describe a party convention. But they defined this one. Instead of empowering the base, the convention left them wondering who the party truly serves. The political theater may have gone according to script for a few—but it came at the cost of credibility and unity.
The question now is simple:
Can we trust the current leadership of the Georgia Republican Party to represent all of us—or just the few who control the mics?
Angel Rosario
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