The Republican National Committee (RNC) is facing criticism for its lack of on-the-ground operations in key battleground states, despite former President Donald Trump holding a narrow lead over President Joe Biden. Local GOP and conservative leaders have expressed optimism that the RNC will increase its efforts in these states, but acknowledge that this is a common occurrence for the RNC at this stage of the election cycle.
Grassroots organizations are taking matters into their own hands in key states such as Arizona, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Wisconsin, Nevada, and Texas to address election processes and ensure election integrity. While these groups have reported successes in areas such as drop box security and absentee ballot procedures, they note a lack of involvement from the RNC.
Leaders in Arizona are particularly concerned about the absence of a strong RNC presence, with grassroots activists leading the charge to support Trump’s reelection efforts. In Pennsylvania, grassroots organizations like the Sentinel Action Fund (SAF) are mobilizing to target low-propensity voters through various voting methods. However, there is uncertainty about the RNC’s level of involvement in these efforts.
In North Carolina, local activists are spearheading efforts to support Trump’s campaign, with concerns about the RNC’s effectiveness in the state. While the RNC has announced initiatives to recruit volunteers and attorneys for an election integrity program, there are questions about the progress of these efforts.
Overall, there are calls for the RNC to step up its efforts and provide more support to grassroots organizations in key battleground states to ensure a strong presence on the ground leading up to the election.
