From the SC GOP - 2021 Resolutions. Pathetic attempt to rally the party and not one mention of the fight for our legally elected @POTUS @realDonaldTrump @SCGOP 👇
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Dear Fellow Republican,

Sometimes we get so caught up in what's happening in our political world...

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that we can lose sight of what's important and what to do next. Don't let that happen this year! If conservatives want to be successful long-term, then we have to THINK long-term.

With that in mind, here are a few suggested New Year's resolutions for conservatives in 2021.
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And stay tuned for part two! I'll send that around shortly

Focus on the Fundamentals
No matter how things change from cycle to cycle, the need for fundamentals remains the same. The most fundamental element of politics is people, and the most fundamental principle is addition
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More organized people means more political influence.

Find, or create, and focus on projects that you or your group can use to help identify and better organize more people who think like you do.
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Coordinate With Other Conservatives
It's simple: we're stronger when we work together and easier to beat when divided. So, focus on finding ways to work with other conservatives on sharing information, picking which battles to fight, which targets to emphasize, and then ..
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coordinate activity. The result will be more real progress and less wasted time and frustration.

The bottom line is to work together to leverage our strengths by focusing on places where they can be overwhelming and have a long-term impact.
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Don't Be a Cannibal
Every few years, campaigns come along like tornadoes–dividing many conservatives and then leaving as quickly as they came. The problem is many times the divisions and tensions remain. Don't let things get personal!

Productive relationships with fellow
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conservatives are vital. No matter who you or anyone else may support, or supported, don't "go cannibal" on fellow conservatives. You might win for the moment, but that means fewer people to work with in the future to make a difference in the issues you care about.
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Build the Farm Team
Just as baseball has its minor leagues, so does politics. Local government is just as important in its own right, and it also serves as the "farm team" for the political big leagues. Don't ignore it.
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Plus, campaigns at that level are easier to organize and influence. A little organization goes a long way. For instance, a coordinated effort to recruit strong candidates and letting other conservatives know which candidates to support can have a much bigger impact on Joe....
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Smith's run for county council than it could for Suzzie Smith for Congress.
If you want to have a long-term impact on the upper levels of politics, then you have to have a long-term approach for influencing who gets there.
Remember, stay tuned for the Part Two.
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Thanks for all you do for the party,
Drew McKissick
SCGOP State Chairman

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