County Republicans packed the house for the biennial Organizational Meeting in San Leandro, just south of Oakland, to seat the newly elected members on the Central Committee. The substantial group of Republicans, young and old, took an oath to “support and defend” the U.S. Constitution on Tuesday night. Spirits were positive and the meeting went smoothly as members approved a new set of bylaws and elected experienced and energetic new leadership to head the committee.

The County Party has taken the first steps in rebounding from the November election and redefining itself as the Party of limited government. Committee members made an effort to look towards the future as preparations were made to aid Republican campaigns for Governor and U.S. Senate, as well as local contests, in the upcoming 2010 election.

As one of the newly elected committee members said, “We had an exemplary meeting tonight. This shows what can be accomplished when good people work together to get things done.” Another said we’re “Ready for a Republican revolution in Alameda County!”

“In the beginning of a change the patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot.”
-Mark Twain