Perry Schmacher and Deane Reed Discuss the NDGOP State GOP Convention in Minot

A political talk-show conversation centered on the North Dakota Republican Convention in Minot. Guest host Perry Schumacher fills in for Gary Emineth and welcomes District 16 chair Deanne Reed, who had appeared on the program previously. Their discussion focuses mainly on how the convention was organized, how it was received, and what it revealed about the current priorities and tensions within the Republican Party. Reed explains that one of the main goals of the committee on arrangements was to make the convention more about the delegates than the candidates. In her view, that shift matters because it reflects a broader principle: the people in the party should matter more than the personalities running for office. She says that this approach helped create a positive atmosphere, and that many attendees gave strong feedback and seemed energized by the experience. The conversation also covers turnout and logistics. Although more than a thousand delegates were initially counted, only a little over 700 were ultimately seated, with total registration surpassing 800. Reed notes that some absences may have been caused by illness, but she still considers attendance strong, especially for a convention held in Minot. The hosts compare those numbers to a past Minot convention and conclude that turnout was fairly consistent. The state convention featured a variety of speakers. Reed praises comedian Tim Young for being funny and engaging, even if he was occasionally edgy. She also describes national political figure Steve Daines as well received, highlighting both the content of his remarks and the supportive impression left by him and his wife Amy. Daines’s message about doing what is necessary to achieve political goals becomes a springboard for discussing volunteer work, fundraising, and grassroots organizing. Overall, the convention is a critical event which will require further discussion of controversies and internal party dynamics. #northdakota #GOP #politicalstrategy #republicanparty