I just got back from my first meeting of the Butler County Republican Party Central Committee as an elected member of that body. The big news of the night was the re-election of Judy Shelton over Chris Wunnenberg 117 to 74 for Central Chair.
Tom Ellis was unanimously re-elected as Executive Chair.
In Fairfield regional committee news, incumbent chair Scott Lepsky was defeated by challenger Don Carpenter in a battle of bloggers. Another "big" name taking a hit tonight was Joe Statzer, who lost his position on the Screening Committee, Executive member; he was chosen as Second Alternate for that job though.
A common theme tonight was unifying the party in the face of the challenges to come. It is no secret that the Democrats are coming for us. I have heard a rumor that if the Democrats can find the "right" candidate, that the state party may be willing to sink some money in to the race come November. I have already heard some vicious stories regarding baseless ethics charges being filed by local Democrats against Commissioner Chuck Furmon. (The hilarious thing about that is that Ohio's Eliot Spitzer -- Marc Dann -- 's office...of all people...would field that complaint.)
All in all, it was a night of a few surprises, but most things went about as I expected it would. The best part is that nobody tried to kill me...so, I have that going for me...which is nice.
Tune in next time when we appoint a County Auditor...and I'll have plenty to say about that in coming days...
UPDATE 1: Yeah, Josh, I'm talking to you. THIS is garbage. And, oh yeah, you can bet that when I get a moment, I'll shred that crap right in to a million pieces.
