It’s a
distinct possibility...
Opinion
and Viewpoint by Bob Smith 3rd
It won’t
be long before 2016 is here; especially in political times as the presidential
contests are heating up. Let’s put it this way, the real prize is not the
presidency—it’s sane government for Minnesota. That means the Republicans
must take the Minnesota Senate. I repeat, the most important goal for the
Minnesota GOP is to win the Minnesota Senate while gaining a seat or two in the
Minnesota House and maintaining their Congressional seats.
The
problem for the Minnesota GOP in 2016 will be to handle adroitly the fanaticism
of the fringe and nut elements of the party for various presidential candidates
to the detriment of local elections. Presidential enthusiasm is great but
let’s takes half of that energy and re-direct it to winning Minnesota House and
Senate seats.
The
GopherStatePolitics Institute’s challenge to the would-be caucus and 2016
convention delegates is: Will you devote at least equal time, Funds and effort
to help local candidates as you would working for a presidential candidate?
That still
leaves the question of how will the state Republicans coordinate a statewide
campaign to win the Minnesota Senate?
The
Republican State Senatorial Campaign Committee will be in the thick of it along
with the state party. Will that do it? Unfortunately and sadly, I
believe the state party has been weakened and will not have the funds nor the
timber to accomplish the task.
They also
will most likely be distracted and consumed to a large degree by intra-party
presidential politics. Is there a solution?
Yes.
May I suggest that it must come in the form of a “Champion”. Someone who
can command the trust and respect of all Republicans. Someone who will be
able to devise a plan to take the Minnesota Senate and who will be capable of
leading the Republicans to that victory in 2016.
The
importance of the Republicans winning the Minnesota Senate in 2016 cannot be
overstated—it is the single most important event for all Minnesotans to bring
this state to sound government.
Yes, that
“Champion” is out there and will emerge soon.
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GopherStatePolitics
Institute will feature later articles as the GOP strategy develops to win the
State Senate. The “Champion” will be named at the proper time when s/he
steps forward.
