Southern Republican Leadership Conference –
Posted by Melissa Nash on April 9, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Bette Anne and I are honored to be here representing the Palm Beaches. We have seen several friends and made new ones. We wanted more access – than our small entrance fee provided -so we agreed to volunteer. We have had access to the “Green Room” as well as prime seating in the general sessions.
The energy and love of America is overwhelming here. If you’ve been to a rally or tea party event – you know what we’re talking about by energy.
Last night, we heard from Liz Cheney who spoke about National Security and Newt gave us some great nuggets as the “Party of YES”!
This morning will probably be one of my personal highlights for the program. While passing out Breakout schedules – I over heard four people talking and they were from the area in Mississippi where Bobby and I have a home. I had to interrupt and introduce myself. During our 30 minute conversation, on of the ladies asked me, ‘Is Allen West for real”? She was asking if he was genuine. BAS and I assured her he was all that and more. She was so glad to hear that. After reading a fundraising peice word for word – and watching some YouTube videos… she decided he was worth some of her money.
The country is awake. The tea party movement is all the rage and conversation here. We are being encouraged to continue to have peaceful protest and rallys. Andrew Breitbart followed Sarah Palin – who had to reiterate that she is NOT promoting violence. But Andrew continues to shake up the conversation and told us about his trip to Searchlight NV – and how all the HATE and VIOLENCE came from the LEFT. He urged us to keep the VIDEO cameras ON all the time… and remain peaceful.
This is a quick and unedited POST. BAS and I will gladly work on this later. We are off to the Sean Hanniety Book signing (we are working the event) and then to his live show. Our feet hurt, we arent eating meals – rather granola bars and goldfish but we’re having a good time. Look for us on TV tonight.
Saturday’s Energy level was HIGH. The morning opened with Mike Pence, followed by a taped address by Gov. Pawlenty. It was Rick Santorums opening and live Q&A that lived up the audience… and you could feel the consensus in the room with topics such as the “PARTY” picking candidates, Constitional Conventions and the future of the Party. He was bold in his replies and direct. Being a non-politician, I liked his directness.
Herman Cain was probably one of my favorite speakers. He was FIRED UP… and can motivate a crowd. I hope we’ll be hearing more from him as RCPB invited him to come to South Florida. His story was exciting and I will work some links into the article.
Haley Barbour, Ron Paul and Michael Steele closed the convention – beleive it or not – with a common message – we have to unite. We can not be divided as a party. The Tea Party Movements need to continue. The movement was praised by every speaker… and we are encouraged to keep the momentum.
The passion is the same, throughout the country. Constitution, We The People, Grass Roots and a UNIFED Party.