Amy Kremer addressed a massive crowd of Donald Trump’s supporters near the White House on January 6, 2021, claiming that the 2020 presidential election was fraudulent.
“Embracing a label once hurled by Hillary Clinton against Trump’s followers, she greeted them with a jovial “Hello, deplorables.”
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Jenny Kremer, a conservative activist hailing from suburban Atlanta, did not personally participate in the mob that later stormed the Capitol during the certification of Joe Biden as Trump’s successor. However, it was Kremer’s group that successfully obtained the permit for the “Save America” rally, where Trump urged the crowd to “fight like hell.” As one of the most dedicated fundraisers in the “Stop the Steal” movement, Kremer played a significant role in promoting the falsehood that Biden’s victory was illegitimate.
As Trump aims for a comeback in the White House, Kremer is vying for one of the two Georgia seats on the Republican National Committee. The upcoming votes at a state party convention on Saturday will reveal the extent to which the GOP in Georgia, and across the country, is still focused on the 2020 election.
According to Kremer, the RNC has not taken sufficient action to support Trump or safeguard the interests of those who stood up for him. This includes the 16 Georgia Republicans who falsely asserted themselves as legitimate Trump electors in a state that Joe Biden ultimately won.
During a party group meeting on April 24, Kremer emphasized the need to go beyond mere support for conservatism. “We can’t just talk about it,” she stated. “We have to take a stand and fight. Unfortunately, the RNC has not fulfilled this obligation.”
The Georgia GOP, like numerous other state parties, has experienced internal division. Governor Brian Kemp formed a separate fundraising and political organization in response to criticism from Trump over his support for the 2020 election outcome. This division grew wider when certain party leaders backed former U.S. Senator David Perdue’s unsuccessful and Trump-supported bid to challenge Kemp in 2022. As a result, neither Kemp nor his supporters will be present at the convention.
Many supporters of Kemp hold a contemptuous attitude towards the state party, regarding it as insignificant. They argue that the viewpoints of all Georgia Republicans are better represented by the Republican elected officials. However, it is important to note that the party still serves as a valuable platform for grooming future candidates. While Kemp’s tenure as governor will end in January 2027, the majority-Republican legislature in Georgia continues to convert the aspirations of activists into legislative action.
According to Jason Shepherd, a former GOP chairman in suburban Atlanta’s Cobb County who has distanced himself from state party affairs due to his disagreements with Trump supporters, it is not possible to simply ignore the issue at hand.
Delegates at the state convention in Columbus will have the task of selecting a man and a woman to represent them on the national party’s governing body. Interestingly, the current incumbents, Jason Thompson and Ginger Howard, are not shy about their support for Trump. As an attorney, Thompson was actively involved in assisting Trump’s legal team in their efforts to seek recounts and favorable outcomes following the 2020 Election Day.
Thompson and Howard are urging the national party to reimburse the state party for over $1.5 million spent on defending the 16 fraudulent Trump electors. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has indicted three of them, while others have secured immunity agreements in exchange for testifying against the culprits.
However, they caution that Georgia Republicans require seasoned leaders who possess the ability to secure resources in order to emerge victorious in the upcoming November election. This battleground has experienced a seismic shift with wins by Biden and two Democratic U.S. senators, causing a significant disruption in the longstanding Republican dominance.
According to Thompson, the RNC encompasses more than just the aspect of election integrity. He emphasized that while this is currently of utmost importance, it is also essential to have someone who can effectively raise funds.
Howard is currently facing criticism for not being assertive enough in his approach.
“I may come across as sweet, but don’t let that fool you. I am a fighter,” Howard asserted.
Josh McKoon, a former lawmaker who was elected last year as chair, has made efforts to mitigate certain conflicts. He openly expressed his support for Howard during the meeting on April 24, acknowledging her exceptional performance.
Thompson’s opponents are criticizing him for the contributions made by his wife and daughter to Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. Raffensperger, who is disliked by Trump and party activists for his support of Georgia’s 2020 election results.
Last month, one activist told Thompson that Brad Raffensperger gives off the impression of being associated with the devil himself.
According to Thompson, it is absurd to suggest that his wife or daughter has any influence over how Raffensperger conducts elections in Georgia. He firmly dismisses any notion that his family benefits from the use of Dominion Voting Systems’ ballot-marking devices. It is worth noting that there are Republicans who insist on manual ballot marking and counting in Georgia, driven by a general mistrust of machines as propagated by conservatives.
Thompson faces tough competition from party Second Vice-Chairman David Cross and Jason Frazier. Frazier, who was denied a Republican place on Fulton County’s election board, has questioned the eligibility of thousands of voters.
Cross is part of a cohort of nonconformist officials who were elected last year. Cross stood by First Vice-Chairman Brian K. Pritchard, who was ousted on May 10 by the state Republican Committee due to a judge’s ruling that Pritchard had cast nine illegal votes. The discovery of Pritchard’s actions was seen by many Republicans as undermining their stance on the importance of preventing voter fraud.
According to Cross, the current leaders are failing to represent the desires of Republicans. He believes that pro-Trump forces must continue their efforts to gain control.
During a party meeting in Forsyth County, a Republican stronghold north of Atlanta, Cross emphasized the importance of grassroots engagement. According to Cross, one of the pressing matters that needs immediate attention is the demoralization experienced by many individuals.
According to Frazier, his expertise in examining voter rolls is a valuable asset that the RNC should utilize. Despite the party’s sluggish efforts in voter outreach, they have committed to a 100,000-person election-integrity program. While Thompson takes some credit for this initiative and vows to have lawyers strategically placed to challenge Democrats, Frazier believes that these measures alone are insufficient.
“Election integrity must be our top priority if we want to secure victory in future elections,” emphasized Frazier on April 24th. “In the past, it has not received the attention it deserves, but now it must take center stage.”
In addition to Kremer, Shawn Cross is also putting forth a challenge against Howard. On Monday, the wife of David Cross emphasized that her lack of experience is actually a strength.
Shawn Cross emphasized the need for more than just voting to bring about change. According to him, the system is rigged, and it requires collective action from individuals to stand up against it.
All the challengers are counting on that sense of grievance and desire for confrontation.
“We didn’t go to the Capitol,” Kremer stated on April 24. “We didn’t encourage people to go either. However, the truth is that people were determined to take action. They marched towards the Capitol, and we are all aware of the events that unfolded thereafter. Unfortunately, since then, the federal government has turned against us, using its power as a weapon.”
