By OBBM Network Editorial Staff

Dan Schultz

Almost every Republican primary this year has ended in the same predictable way: incumbents win, voter turnout stays low, and the party’s internal “machine” remains untouched. Dan Schultz says the solution isn’t a new candidate or a fresh slogan—it’s ordinary citizens stepping into the role of precinct committeeman.

The Numbers Tell the Story

Schultz opens with a rundown of recent primary results that illustrate the problem. In South Carolina, Lindsey Graham’s sister captured 52.5% of the vote—193,396 ballots—against her challenger Norman’s roughly 175,000, with total turnout down by about 100,000 from the June primary that saw Graham win 56% with 263,895 votes. Across the nation, more than 95% of state legislators and virtually every incumbent Republican in the U.S. House have secured their nominations, while only two Republican senators have lost their primaries.

He points out that average turnout in Republican primaries over the past 50 years hovers around 20% of the party’s registered voters. That apathy, he argues, is what lets “rhinos” dominate the process and keep the party’s leadership insulated from grassroots influence.

Precinct Committeemen: The Overlooked Lever

According to Schultz, precinct committeemen are the only elected officials who can directly affect party mechanics. They control local party meetings, influence candidate endorsements, and mobilize volunteers for get‑out‑the‑vote drives. By filling vacant slots, conservatives can inject true grassroots energy into the system.

He explains the path to becoming a precinct committeeman: register as a voter, attend the local party meeting, and sign up for the open position. The commitment, he says, is modest—“time, commitment, and duties” can be learned from a narrated 15‑minute PowerPoint on his website. He urges listeners to watch the “How To Videos” page for a step‑by‑step walkthrough.

Getting Trump’s Attention Through Action

Schultz frames the push for precinct participation as a direct line to President Trump. He recalls Trump’s 2022 campaign launch, when the president said, “This is my campaign, but it’s really our campaign,” and later added, “We will win if enough of us work together to win the election.” Schultz believes Trump would respond to tangible grassroots organizing, not just rhetoric.

“The way to get Trump’s attention is to show him you’re changing the Republican Party by becoming a precinct committeeman,” Schultz says. He stresses that without this grassroots push, the party will continue to “run the machines” and ignore the concerns of ordinary conservatives.

Practical Steps and Resources

Listeners are directed to Schultz’s website, precinctstrategy.com, where they can find the “Attention” series of past podcasts, including “Getting Trump’s Attention” from June 13, 2025, and “Unite to Get Trump’s Attention” from May 8, 2025. He also promotes his Rumble channel (coldwarrior1978) for video guides and a downloadable copy of his book, which can be heard in a 40‑minute audio format.

Beyond the online resources, Schultz encourages immediate action: join the upcoming X‑Space discussion at 3 p.m. Eastern, attend local party meetings, and contact him at [email protected] with ideas or questions. He frames these steps as essential to preventing the country from “going to hell in a handbasket.”

Why It Matters for the Future of the GOP

The broader significance, Schultz argues, is that without a surge of grassroots precinct leaders, the Republican Party will remain dominated by establishment figures who prioritize their own re‑election over conservative principles. By empowering ordinary voters to take on these local roles, the party can increase primary turnout, challenge entrenched incumbents, and align more closely with President Trump’s vision of a truly conservative America.

In a political climate where national headlines focus on big‑ticket races, Schultz reminds his audience that real change starts at the neighborhood level. The next wave of Republican victories, he suggests, will be measured not by the number of seats won, but by the number of precincts reclaimed from the “rhinos.”

The full episode of Precinct Strategy with Dan Schultz is available on OBBM Network TV.