By OBBM Network Editorial Staff

Dan Schultz

Imagine a political party with half its local officers missing, leaving the doors open for anyone willing to step in. That’s the reality Dan Schultz describes for the Republican Party, where roughly 200,000 precinct committee seats sit empty across the nation. Schultz’s message is clear: if conservatives fill those vacancies, the party could shift from a divided, ineffective coalition to a unified, Trump‑majority force capable of winning elections and advancing a pro‑America agenda.

Why the Precinct Committeeman Gap Matters

Schultz points to data that has barely changed since 2008: more than half of the Republican Party’s local volunteer voting slots—known as precinct committeemen (PCs)—are unfilled. He illustrates the numbers with a simple pie chart: 200,000 vacancies, split evenly between “rhinos” (moderate Republicans) and true conservatives. The result is a party that is half‑strength, ideologically split, and lacking a coherent message or ground game.

When those vacancies are filled with Trump‑supporting conservatives, Schultz predicts a dramatic transformation. A full‑strength party would consist of 400,000 PCs, with conservatives holding a 75% voting majority. In that scenario, the “rhinos” would lose influence, potentially forming their own splinter groups, while the party’s leadership—from local officers to the national committee—would be elected by a solid conservative bloc.

The Trump Endorsement and Its Strategic Weight

Schultz repeatedly references President Trump’s endorsement of his strategy, noting that Trump highlighted the importance of filling PC slots in a February 27, 2022 statement. Schultz says, “if we would fill up these slots, over half of them are vacant, we’d have a full strength, get‑out‑the‑vote powerhouse of a party to help make America great again.” That endorsement, according to Schultz, gives the plan legitimacy and urgency within the broader conservative movement.

While Trump cannot directly recruit every PC, his public support serves as a rallying point. Schultz suggests that the “good friend” of a guest who attended a meeting with Trump relayed that Trump listed Schultz’s book as one of two must‑reads for conservatives, underscoring the president’s belief in grassroots organization as a path to political dominance.

Practical Steps for Grassroots Conservatives

Schultz lays out a concrete roadmap for activists willing to become precinct committeemen. The first step is to locate the local Republican committee and apply for an open slot. He emphasizes the need for a secure, free communications platform—already in place with roughly 17,000 users—to coordinate efforts and share resources. Schultz also advises newcomers to become familiar with Robert’s Rules of Order, noting that “people just are really into Robert’s Rules of Order and that’s great. They might even have a certificate… Find out if there’s any conservatives.”

Once a conservative holds a PC seat, the next priority is to recruit two more supporters, creating a multiplying effect. Schultz claims that if every conservative PC recruited two additional conservatives, the party could quickly reach the 400,000‑member target. He also stresses the importance of forming a voting bloc that consistently backs conservative resolutions, officer elections, and bylaw changes, ensuring that the majority rule works in favor of the Trump‑aligned agenda.

Challenges and Real‑World Outcomes

Schultz acknowledges that success stories are few and that many activists face pushback from entrenched “rhinos.” He cites recent congressional races as evidence of limited turnover: only two U.S. Senators—John Cornyn of Texas and Bill Cassidy of Louisiana—lost their seats, and only four House members were defeated, most of whom were not staunch Trump allies. This stagnation, he argues, underscores the necessity of a grassroots surge.

He also shares a personal anecdote from a city council race where a narrow margin—two or three votes—determined the outcome. “If only a few of those people had, three of those people had, if two had voted, I would have tied. If three had voted, I would have won by one vote,” Schultz says, illustrating how every single vote matters and how a robust PC network could prevent such close losses.

Building a Sustainable Conservative Caucus

The final piece of Schultz’s strategy is to cultivate a lasting conservative caucus within the party structure. By using the existing communications platform, coordinating regular meetings, and maintaining a disciplined voting record, activists can ensure that once the party reaches full strength, it remains under conservative control. Schultz warns that without this infrastructure, the party risks reverting to its current fragmented state, leaving “rhinos” to dominate key decisions.

In sum, Schultz’s message is a call to action: conservatives must step out of the spectator role—posting on social media, attending podcasts, and watching conferences—and become the “political ballers” who physically attend local meetings, fill vacant slots, and vote as a unified bloc. The stakes, he argues, are the future direction of the Republican Party and the ability to deliver a decisive, pro‑Trump agenda nationwide.

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