Republican Women Gather at the Capitol

California's well organized Federation of Republican Women gathered in Sacramento for several days of meetings this week. I appreciated the opportunity to attend and discuss the current political landscape, as well as the pathway for building our party over the long term.

Our volunteer groups, and especially the CFRW, are critical for keeping our volunteers active between elections. Given the wonderful state we live in, it's easy for first time volunteers to leave political activism after one election because, well, there are just so many other things for anyone to do in California.

Building the ranks of CFRW and other volunteer groups is critical to expanding and sustaining the ranks of the volunteers who provide such critical support to all of our candidates in general elections, as well as those special elections that arise, such as the current misguided attempt by hyper-partisan Democrats in the Capitol to recall Senator Jeff Denham (R). I was particularly impressed to see the determination of so many CFRW members to join the fight in supporting Jeff.

CFRW members are engaged in every facet of building our party, from voter registration to helping set up groups for teenage Republicans. Congratulations to CFRW on yet another successful event.