Now more than ever its important for voters in remaining states (those that haven't cast primary ballots) to familiarize themselves with the practices of the local caucuses and state conventions. Each State is different, but party members are allowed to introduce "resolutions" for consideration as part of their state party platform. From that, if shepherded correctly, these "resolutions" can go on to become part of the party platform prior to the national convention.

Each state has rules that govern the format and venue for introducing a resolution. For example, in my small Texas precinct, we introduced and voted on several resolutions dealing with the issue of "illegal immigration", and the SPP and NAU. All were voted up and will be passed onto the next level (the Republican State Senatorial Convention on March 29th. is next) where they will again be introduced, possibly amended, and then voted on for consideration and if ratified by a majority attending the convention, these resolutions will be passed on to the next round of conventions. We introduced a surprising resolution that would require Republican candidates to pledge support for the party platform and that if elected they would work toward implementation of said platform, and that they identify any position in the platform that they would not pledge to support identifying their reasons. Basically, this resolution puts politicians on notice that we, the people expect them to work in support of our views, values and interests, and it requires that they commit, up front, prior to entering office, to doing just that. This resolution passed unanimously!

I can't stress how important it is that primary voters not only vote, but vote early, and make an effort to attend the Party convention (if you're a Republican or Conservative/Independent) or Caucus (if you are of a Democrat mindset). I would remind everyone that at least in Texas, even though Hilary is claiming victory (53% of the popular vote), it now appears that Baraq Obama has actually won the state of Texas based on incomplete (and apparently unlikely to change) caucus results that won't be completely tabulated perhaps until June (54% to 46% for Clinton).

By now, everyone knows that McCain won Texas with marginally half of the Republican vote.

Familiarize yourself with the rules for introducing platform resolutions and referendum (in the states that allow Citizen initiative), and urge your friends and families to attend the Republican conventions in their precienct and state and introduce similar resolutions and referenda in their community. Sure its extra work, but isn't our country and the future of our children and grand children worth the extra effort?