GEORGIA GOP: LEADERSHIP THAT REPRESENTS ALL THE PEOPLE

On May 18, 2013 at the Georgia State Republican Convention, John Padgett was elected Chair of the Georgia State Republican Party.  He and his wife, Mary, have long been involved in the Party at the state level.  John was the Secretary of the Party prior to being voted in as Chair.  John and Mary are well known for the involvement.  As recent acquaintances, John and Mary have proven themselves to be approachable and endearing.

Michael McNeely was elected Vice Chair of the State Party on Saturday. He and his wife Jennifer, represent a broad cross section of Georgia's citizens. Having met and spoken with both Michael and Jennifer, I look forward to seeing the leadership style of these two fresh faces on the State scene. Having also met with John Padgett and his wife, Mary, I look forward to watching these two leaders work together to heal many ills that have befallen the Republican Party through the years.

The saying goes, "Perception is REALITY to the mind." It is not truth that threatens our unity.  It is PERCEPTION that has surfaced as our reality that divides us. As we look to "tomorrow" for a new beginning and a new and fresh approach to our existence in this great Nation of ours, may the truth of our common purpose and the reality of the threat that hovers over our nation, BE our REALITY.

Sandra Deal, wife of Georgia Governor Nathan Deal, at a breakfast in his honor exhorted us all: "Be nice." Very succinct but profound words from the First Lady of Georgia. We do well to take heed. We learned this in kindergarten, but it seems that we have lost sight of this wisdom along the way.

The following articles indicate some unrest preceding the monumental vote last Saturday. DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION:

http://www.peachpundit.com/2013/02/10/chairman-of-georgia-black-republican-council-blocked-from-serving-as-delegate-to-douglas-county-gop-convention/

http://www.scribd.com/doc/124842919/GYR-Statement-on-the-Exclusion-of-Michael-and-Jennifer-McNeely-from-the-Douglas-County-Republican-Party-Convention