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Political Apathy Impact On Republican Voters

Writer's picture: LeRoy CossetteLeRoy Cossette

Updated: Jan 31

With President Trump's election, the long nightmare of Joe Biden’s devastating four years as President is finally over. Now, we can begin to imagine a future where REAL patriots like YOU AND ME lead the charge, exposing the truth and holding the Washington, D.C. elites accountable.


However, with such a small majority in the House of Representatives and the Senate, we must today begin the hard work of ensuring that we not only retain our majority but also increase it in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections and sustain the momentum of President Trump's "Make America Great Again" movement—not tomorrow, next week, or next month, but today.


Unfortunately, political apathy significantly affects voter engagement, particularly among conservative Republicans. The consequences go beyond individual inaction but can reshape the political landscape in Haywood County and beyond.


Political apathy directly results in lower voter engagement within the party but, more significantly, lowers turnout on election day. When voters believe their voices do not matter or that change is improbable, they may choose not to participate in County Republican Party activities and, more importantly, elections. This results in conservative values being sidelined in favor of policies that do not align with our beliefs and values.


This political apathy results in fragmenting our party's conservative identity, leading to a weakened bond that unites us. Without a common cause, conservatives struggle to address significant issues that once defined our Party.


Revitalizing engagement among Republican voters is critical. We of the Haywood County Republican Party must craft messages that resonate with traditional conservative values.


Community-driven efforts like local forums and workshops allow voters to share concerns and understand pressing issues. Accessible communication tools such as podcasts, newsletters, and town hall meetings allow for broader outreach. When conservative voters have clearer pathways to engage, they are more likely to participate actively in the political process.


A Call for Engagement


Saturday, February 15th

2025 Annual Precinct Meeting


This meeting will be held at the Haywood County Republican Party Headquarters located at 297 N Haywood Street. It will be open only to Haywood County registered Republican voters. At this meeting, you will elect your Precinct (i.e., Allens Creek, Beaver Dam, Canton, etc.) Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary, who will serve as your Republican Party representatives for the next two years.


These individuals are tasked with maintaining communications with you to keep you informed regarding Haywood County Republican Party activities and events.


At the Precinct meeting, you can register to be a Delegate to the annual Haywood County Republican Party convention representing your Precinct. Only registered Delegates can vote on issues during the Annual Convention, which will be held on March 1st.


There are twenty-nine Precincts in Haywood County, and given the limited space available, we will conduct two annual Precinct meetings.


The registration period for the first meeting will be between 9:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., with the meeting beginning at 10:05 a.m. This meeting will be for registered voters residing in the Allens Creek, Beaverdam 1, Beaverdam 2, Beaverdam 3, Beaverdam 4, Beaverdam 5/6, Beaverdam 7, Big Creek, Cecil, Clyde North, Clyde South, Crabtree, East Fork, Fines Creek 1, Fines Creek 2, and Hazelwood Precincts. (Anyone arriving after 10:00 a.m. can attend the meeting but cannot vote on issues.)


The registration period for the second meeting will be between 11:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., with the meeting beginning at 11:35 a.m. This meeting will be for registered voters residing in the Iron Duff, Ivy Hill, Jonathan Creek, Lake Junaluska, Pigeon, Saunook, Waynesville Center, Waynesville East, Waynesville South 1, Waynesville South 2, Waynesville West, White Oak Precincts. (Anyone arriving after 11:30 a.m. can attend the meeting but cannot vote on issues.)


These meetings should not last much longer than thirty minutes.


Saturday, March 1st

Haywood County 2025 Republican Party Annual Convention


On March 1st, the Haywood County Republican Party will hold its annual County Convention at the historic Haywood County Court House at 215 N Main Street in downtown Waynesville.

Registration on March 1st will be between 9:00 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. The convention activities will commence at 10:00 a.m. Attendance will be solely restricted to Registered Haywood County Republicans.


NC House District 11 Representative Chuck Edwards, Senate District 50 Senator Kevin Corbin, and NC District 47 Senator Ralph Hice are scheduled to speak and provide legislative updates. There is also a strong possibility that NC District 11 Republican Party Chair Michele Woodhouse will address the convention.


Our Keynote Speaker will be Jeff Groh. Jeff is a member of the North Carolina Convention of States Action movement leadership team and a Regional Captain for the NC Mountain Region. He will provide an educational presentation on the Constitution, with particular emphasis on Article V—“Convening a Convention of States”—to propose Amendments to the Constitution to reign in our out-of-control federal government’s spending and jurisdictional overreach and impose term limits.


The 2025 GOP convention agenda includes:


  • Discussing and voting on the Haywood County Republican Party’s 2025 platform. (Voting is restricted to those individuals who are registered as Delegates);


  • Discussing and voting on proposed Resolutions* submitted by registered Haywood County Republican voters for consideration. (Voting is restricted to those individuals who are registered as Delegates); and,


  • Electing Haywood County Republican Party’s Chair, Vice-Chair, Second Vice-Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer, all of whom will serve for a two-year term. (Voting is restricted to those individuals who are registered as Delegates.)


So, make it a point to attend the Precinct meeting on February 15th so that you can register to be a Delegate and have a voice.




*Resolutions


Resolutions are being solicited for consideration at the Haywood County Republican Party’s annual convention. Suppose you have any concerns or issues regarding any aspect of the Haywood County Republican Party and would like to propose Resolutions to correct those concerns. In that case, you are strongly urged to submit those proposed Resolutions to me, Le Cossette, at cossettele@gmail.com or to the current Chair of the Haywood County Republican Party, Rick Stello, at teamstello@gmail.com for inclusion for debate during the Convention.


Finally, if you have any questions regarding the upcoming annual Precinct meeting or Haywood County Republican Party Convention, please do not hesitate to contact me at either cossettele@gmail.com or 251-979-3803.


If you call, please leave a voicemail; like many of you, I do not answer calls from unknown numbers. I will get back to you as soon as possible.




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