OFFICIAL STATEMENT:
For as long as we can remember, the west has been neglected
by the College Republican National Committee. Most of the Chairmen come from
the east, all of the CRNC conventions take place in the east, the money goes to
the east, and the west is left alone. At times, the western half of the
federation appears to be invisible to the rest of the organization, which has
presented a real and pressing problem for the longest time. Simply put, the
College Republicans from Arizona, and the rest of the west coast want better
leadership. This ineffective relationship between the organization and its
members will only hurt the conservative cause, not strengthen it. Of the
current set of candidates running for federation leadership, none have put the
interests of the west or the conservative movement to the front. This be a sign
of a vote of no confidence for any individual running for the CRNC for the aforementioned
reasons.
The club also has qualms with the state federation. During
the 2020 election year, there was a lack of communication between the AZFCR and
the individual College Republican clubs. Despite being one of the most
important elections in recent history, there were no attempts to coordinate any
state wide events. Oftentimes, it felt as if each of our clubs were stuck in
our own spheres by ourselves, a trend that would persist even after the election.
Our club did not get the support it needed by either the CRNC, or the AZFCR. We
did not get funding, coordination, or even an attempt at contact. It’s no
secret that COVID-19 left everybody in disarray. During a crisis like this, it
was essential to receive support and guidance from the federation. However, we
ended up funding, recruiting, and coordinating events by ourselves. If the
federation cannot support us, then we will have to look elsewhere.
College Republicans and the Republican party as a whole is
changing. We are moving away from the establishment “do nothing” politics of
yesteryear and uniting together to win our country back, and charging forward
with policies that put America First. We believe that the College Republicans
United will lead the west in this very direction. College Republicans United
better supports our ideals and the direction our club would like to go in the
future.
We look forward to working with an organization that is
activism-oriented in nature which will allow us to be more involved in our
community. This new affiliation will enable us to hold more events beyond
weekly meetings which will unite our members further and create a more immersive
member experience. Most importantly, College Republicans Untied will provide us
guidance to ensure our chapter exists for many years to come. This is the
future of the conservative movement and as we challenge the status quo, we must
remain true to our values and ourselves. Our organization at University of
Arizona is excited for this next chapter and looks forward to what our
affiliation with the College Republicans will bring.
