Since the GOP was founded on the principle of local control, and Adams has sought to empower grassroots activists during his work with the Center for Local Innovation, this too seems to amplify his position of strength.

You can read more about Adams and his plan for rejuvenating the state GOP after the jump.

I think it is clear that the NCGOP, of which I have been a member for more than 20 years, needs a fresh injection of committed, determined, full-time leadership.

Of all the candidates in the race, I see Adams as having the talent, time and energy to lead the Republican Party in this state into a successful, majority party future.

Chad Adams' plan for the NC Republican Party

Chairman

The North Carolina Republican Party needs a full-time Chairman, period! The NC House, Senate, and leadership are dominated by liberal Democrats. So too is Congress and the Presidency. In our state, we need a full time chair whose sole dedication is to raise money, recruit candidates and challenge the liberal machinery in our state.

We have a great deal of work that needs to be done quickly and consistently. Conservative principles grow jobs, economies and restore financial security.

Technology

We need to update, understand and utilize new technology to communicate with, recruit for and expand our great conservative base. And while the state party needs to be updated, every county might well have different technological needs. We need to leverage from counties that have moved ahead to assist those that have not. This is a methodical process and what works for one will not work for all.

Needs Assessment

90% of solving a problem is first understanding it. We will work with our district chairman to do a county by county assessment of what needs are and are not being met. We need to be a bottom up party and that starts with ensuring that they have the full support of the state party. As we address those needs we will restore the trust of those that have built great county organizations.

Trust

We must restore the trust of the people who helped build this great party. Over the past decade a great deal of trust has eroded as a Republican party in Congress grew federal spending dramatically and increased earmarks by 1000% between 1994 and 2006. Many of our activists now participate in issue oriented groups because the party is not focusing on issues. We need to remember that conservative issues are OUR issues. We need them back. In restoring the trust we can restore our ability to raise money and win elections.

Challenge the Left Daily!

Never before have we seen such a dramatic move from freedom and capitalism towards oppressive regulation and socialism in our lifetimes. It is imperative that a full-time chairman actively respond to these attacks on freedom. Rallying our base, providing clear and concise conservative ideas that make sense and protect family values is critical to restoring our party in the hearts and minds of North Carolinians.

Fundraising

The NCGOP needs a financial team dedicated to returning the business interest to our party. Only conservatives believe in limited government and the free market. We must remind businesses that our beliefs are their beliefs and that promoting a liberal agenda in any way is only undermining their ability to succeed. Simply put, we must do better! In many instances our candidates are outspent by 3 and 4 to 1. Add in the special interest money and special interest groups like ACORN and MoveOn.org and the picture becomes far bleaker. We must restore the trust, we must get our party excited, get our folks activated to return business interests to our party. Conservatives are often out raised by our liberal opponents. But we're better at spending money, as we close the gap on fundraising, we'll win more often because our ideas are better! We can and will improve our ability to raise money, period!