We cover all the fallout from last Saturday's state central committee meeting, and the IL GOP's plans to right the ship

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IL GOP Disrespects Grassroots, Creating Outreach Committee to Pretend They Care ([link removed])

The IL GOP plans to “reach out” to grassroots conservatives in much the same way that it purportedly has been reaching out to minority communities and other communities that it pretends to care about, with little results.

But after Saturday’s performance by the SCC, the notion of an Outreach Committee is dubious at best. Saturday’s meeting presented the IL GOP with an incredible opportunity to welcome grassroots conservatives with open arms. Instead, the IL GOP did everything to signal to the grassroots that their voices didn't matter and they weren't welcome.
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GOP State Central Committee's Donation Problem: Most Don't Donate to IL GOP, Despite Kolber Belittling Grassroots ([link removed])

The IL GOP establishment has a message for the grassroots: if you don’t donate to the party, then your voice doesn’t matter.

And this obsession with money has played out over the last several weeks in public comments for all to see and hear.
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Abandoning Republican Principles Not a Winning Strategy for Illinois GOP ([link removed])
The base of our party is tired of being ignored. Yes, we need donors to get our message out but more importantly we need an actual message. The path to victory is not finger pointing and playing the blame game but rather to unify around the basic principles of individual liberty, limited government, free market economics, and a respect for life and our Constitution that defines our party. Click to read more. ([link removed])
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Inside the IL GOP's Obsession with Money and Protecting Chairman Don Tracy ([link removed])

In the movie The Skulls, Sen. Ames Levritt says,

“Our rules supersede those of the outside world.”

But more than just a movie line, it’s the mission statement for many in power, including the IL GOP establishment. In addition to rules not applying to the establishment, there’s also an unhealthy obsession with money.
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IL GOP Establishment Rips Mic away from Minority Grassroots Leader During GOP Meeting ([link removed])
On the IL GOP website under, “Who We Are,” it says,

“Our party welcomes individuals who share our common beliefs while having deeply held, yet differing views. Diversity brings strength. We commit to resolve our differences with civility, trust, and mutual respect.”

But during Saturday’s GOP state central committee meeting (SSC), these beliefs were thrown out the window as the GOP establishment belittled, humiliated, and even tried to silence many in the crowd of the more than 200 conservative grassroots activists who descended upon the Bolingbrook Golf Club so their voices could be heard.
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** IL GOP Treasurer to Grassroots: "If You Haven't Donated, then Why Are You Here?" ([link removed])

During a quarterly IL Republican Party State Central Committee (SSC) meeting in Bolingbrook on Saturday, approximately 200 conservative grassroots activists filled the room in a stunning display to publicly share their grievances about the disappointing losses during the November 8th election; the lack of support they received from the party; and demanding that chairman Don Tracy resign. ** Click to read more. ([link removed])
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