The Republican Party has gathered at the Homestead in Hot Springs, Virginia for their Annual Advance, at which workshops are conducted and policies and plans for the upcoming year are discussed. It should be interesting as the Party faced a # of setbacks this election year, including the state’s Electoral Votes going to the Democratic Nominee for the first time in over 40 years (LBJ in 1964) and losing the other Senate Seat.
There was some grumbling about the location, due to a perception that the Homestead is pricey and out of the way. I don’t have a problem with it if the cost is reasonable compared to other conference centers. I would suggest though that the party think about holding the Advance in areas of the Commonwealth where its suffered setbacks recently and or has never been strong.
You can follow the Advance through the efforts of several bloggers. Here are links to a few.
