At the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) for Conservative America in Washington this week, the warning is clear: President Biden’s administration is in a conspiracy to silence Republican voters. The only way to prevent this is nationwide resistance.
It’s one of the many baseless allegations made at the event to get all conservatives, especially locally, to rebel against what’s called grassroots activism in America.
The tone is set on the first day of the conference. In one of the smaller rooms, hundreds of people adorned with American flags and Trump’s hats with the slogan “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) explain why they need to take action.
The culmination of the three-hour training program is the speech by Republican Congresswoman Kat Cammack that moves the audience with a call to save the United States from destruction. “We cannot afford division. We must fight together for the survival of our country!” This gets him a standing ovation.
Addressing the crowd and explaining what he thinks these movements can do, political activist Andrew Langer also acknowledges the potential of grassroots movements. “President Donald Trump has already pointed us in the right direction, but now grassroots activists must completely defeat President Biden’s administration!”
Fight in school desks
Dozens of booths have been set up in the conference market. Among other things, half-meter cakes in the image of Trump and MAGA glittery bags are on sale. You can also sign up for one of the many action groups that try to recruit people.
These are groups with names like Women Concerned for America, Coalition Against Socialist Medicine, and Young Conservatives for Carbon Dividends. They all focus on a specific problem, a tip that leadership coach Dena Espenscheid shares with her audience. “Focus on something you don’t like, rather than the whole system.” The message is that conservative demonstrations need to become more efficient.
This fruitful campaign is now reflected in the struggles of conservatives across the country at school desks. Many conservative parents feel that schools have gone too far in teaching racism and that children may feel guilty about the color of their skin. Instead of walking in front of the Capitol, many of these parents are now battling for a seat on school boards for influence.
This is why local pressure on governments and institutions is seen as a more effective way of getting things done. With Democratic President Biden in the White House, Republicans have little to gain in national politics right now. That’s why they say we have to work differently to beat the Democrats.
Espenscheid makes it clear it’s about victory or defeat as soon as he grabs the microphone. “Are you ready to win?” Enthusiastic cheers follow.
war language
The language of war will be used throughout the conference to warn the Biden government. So does Congressman Cammack: “America is on the brink of the abyss, and if we don’t stand together now, we’ll all be on the precipice.”
We will see if this collective resistance will be successful at this conference. For decades, CPAC was the center of conservatism in the United States, where everyone wanted to be seen. Today, the rally culminates primarily with a party for Trump voters and a speech by the former president himself.
Many Republican heavyweights, including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Trump’s vice president Mike Pence, are ignoring the event. Both are expected to run for president in 2024.
What emerged was Nikki Haley, the former UN ambassador under the Trump administration and the only other big name in the Republican Party who is currently running for president. He probably won’t look at the conference with a good feeling.
During his speech, not only was the room half full, but as he walked towards the exit, he was booed by a group of Trump supporters in MAGA hats. Going out together is a good idea, but at CPAC it just lags behind a man.
Source: NOS
Karen Clayton is a seasoned journalist and author at The Nation Update, with a focus on world news and current events. She has a background in international relations, which gives her a deep understanding of the political, economic and social factors that shape the global landscape. She writes about a wide range of topics, including conflicts, political upheavals, and economic trends, as well as humanitarian crisis and human rights issues.
