Thoughts following our first event last night…
There’s something inspiring about everyday Americans—folks who aren’t career politicians or entrenched insiders—deciding to roll up their sleeves and get involved. These are the kind of people who genuinely love their country, not just in words but in action. They’re the small-business owners, the moms, the veterans, the hardworking men who’ve watched the system stumble and said, “Enough—I’ll do it myself.”
They’re not chasing power for its own sake; they’re driven by a sense of duty, a belief that the principles this nation was built on still matter.
And what they’re up against? Too many fake Republicans—self-styled “conservatives” who talk a big game about liberty and values but bend like reeds when the wind blows from corporate donors or special interests handlers.
These people see through the charade. They’re not here to play nice with the establishment or polish someone else’s agenda. They want to unseat the phonies who’ve gotten cozy in their seats, more loyal to their own careers than to the people they’re supposed to serve. You know them to be the ones who show up to patriot events for the opportunity to talk about themselves and they bring along friends to throw shade upon conservative leaders we are blessed to have in charge. We saw that happen last night.
It’s a breath of fresh air, really. Imagine town halls packed with regular citizens who know their communities inside out, running for office not because they’ve got the slickest ads, but because they’ve got the true grit to fight for what’s right. Getting involved in any way possible because they can’t watch the horror show any longer.
They’re not perfect, sure—they’re rough around the edges, maybe even a little loud about it—but that’s what makes them real. They’re the antidote to the polished, hollow suits who’ve forgotten what the word “republic” even means. If these folks keep stepping up, they might just remind us all what public service is supposed to look like.
Local action has national impact. Get involved.
Nichole Braithwait
The Rushmore Republican
