This weekend, 200 RedStaters gathered together in Atlanta to hear from real conservative leaders and candidates.
We were specific in our invitations — we wanted conservatives, not just Republicans. The message was phenomenal. The time shared was outstanding.
But now we have work to do. We cannot return to our former ways. We must commit to continuous activity on behalf of these outstanding men and women.
If you live in their area, help them. Volunteer. If you don’t live near them, consider opening your checkbook or pulling out your credit card.
We can take back the GOP. We can win on a message of small government. But we have to step up and help.
Each person listed below paid their own way to spend time with RedState activists in Atlanta. This was not a gathering for you to hear from them, but for them to hear from you. And they did hear from you.
Now let them hear from you again — volunteer, talk to your friends, donate, do whatever you can to help them in their elections.
- Rep. Roy Blunt (R-MO) Candidate for the United States Senate
- Former Congressman Pat Toomey (R-PA) Candidate for the United States Senate
- Sen. Jim DeMint (R-SC)
- Gov. Rick Perry (R-TX)
- Rep. Tom Price (R-GA) Chairman, Republican Study Committee
- Hon. Karen Handel (R-GA) Georgia’s Secretary of State & Candidate for Governor
- Liz Cheney (okay, she’s not a candidate, but she should be)
- Ken Cuccinelli (R-VA) Virginia State Senator & Candidate for Virginia Attorney General
- Michael Williams (R-TX) Texas Railroad Commissioner, Candidate for the United States Senate
- Marco Rubio (R-FL) Former Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, Candidate for the United States Senate
- Ted Cruz (R-TX) Texas Solicitor General, Candidate for Texas Attorney General
- Nikki Haley (R-SC) Member, South Carolina House of Representatives, Candidate for Governor
Imagine a United States Senate with Michael Williams, Pat Toomey, and Marco Rubio. Imagine a Supreme Court hearing from Ken Cuccinelli and Ted Cruz on states’ rights. And imagine having two ladies like Karen Handel and Nikki Haley slashing goverment bugets and taxes from their respective Governors’ Mansions.
We can make all that a reality.
Great conference
scandi Monday, August 3rd at 10:54AM EDT (link)We traveled from Utah to meet other conservatives and hear from your great line up of speakers. Enjoyed everyone.
Good job Erick!
Ed & Marcy
Marco Rubio
redtillimdead Monday, August 3rd at 1:20PM EDT (link)Did anyone get a chance to ask him: What if he loses the primary? We NEED him in the Senate of Governor’s mansion. Would he consider running for Senate again in 2012 against Nelson?
Nancy Pelosi can kiss my asstroturf.
No...we focused on winning...not losing. nt
Aaron Gardner Monday, August 3rd at 1:25PM EDT (link)Aaron’s Archive
conform and celebrate diversity….or else!!!
Ditto what Aaron said.
George Claghorn Monday, August 3rd at 1:28PM EDT (link)So, let’s make sure he *doesn’t* lose the primary.
“Victory comes, though we know not when. We must be happy warriors until the end.
For those of you who struggle with what goes on, who see retreat and capitulation, and who feel like not just your political opponents, but those who hold dear all those things you hold as blasphemous — be cheerful. Be happy. Victory is already yours.
You must just have the courage to not get discouraged and have the will to fight on.” – Erick Erickson at RightOnline
Wow, Erick
JustLeaveMeAlone Tuesday, August 4th at 1:36AM EDT (link)You sure know how to throw a party!
So sorry I could not come
I’m hoping it becomes an annual event?
“To compel a man to subsidize with his taxes the propagation of ideas which he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical.” Thomas Jefferson