The Daily ‘The Run-Up’: The Republican Party Sorts Through Its Mess
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Apr 9, 2023 
John Fredericks is a conservative radio and TV host, while Oscar Brock, an RNC member from Tennessee, publicly challenged Ronna McDaniel's leadership. Henry Barber, a seasoned political strategist, provides insights into the ongoing chaos within the Republican Party. They discuss the tensions at the RNC’s winter meeting, urgent calls for election reform, and the impact of grassroots movements. The shifting dynamics emphasize the struggle for unity and direction amid rising discontent and Trump's enduring influence as the 2024 elections approach.
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Candidate Forum
- Astead Herndon and colleagues visit a candidate forum hosted by John Fredericks.
- The forum focuses on the RNC chair race and features Mike Lindell.
Grassroots Exclusion
- John Fredericks criticizes the RNC for its lack of transparency and elitism.
- He believes the grassroots are being excluded from the party's processes.
Conservative Grassroots
- Grassroots conservatives believe the 2022 midterms weren't a rejection of their movement.
- Some are willing to move on from Trump and support DeSantis.