The Republican Party in Missouri is broken. What once stood for faith, family, and fiscal responsibility has been hijacked by career politicians, lobbyist grifters, and operatives whose only loyalty is to their own influence. It’s time for the grassroots to stop chasing scraps and start building something of our own: a true Conservative Party of Missouri.

The Straw That Broke the Donkey’s Back

Over the past few years, Missouri conservatives have been sold a bill of goods by politicians who campaign like Ron DeSantis but govern like Mitt Romney. Perhaps nowhere is this clearer than in the recent behavior of the so-called Missouri Freedom Caucus, who claim to champion the grassroots while actively working to undermine it.

Consider this tweet from State Senator Nick Schroer, who fired back at legitimate grassroots criticism by mocking the idea that the Republican supermajority needed improvement:

“Neat deflection. Now tell us more how you love the unchecked quasi-fourth branch of government.”
— Sen. Nick Schroer, responding to criticism of fake Republican reforms

Schroer wasn’t interested in dialogue. He was interested in defending his brand while ignoring the concerns of Missourians in rural counties whose roads are crumbling and schools are underfunded.

All Hat, No Cattle

Former House Speaker Tim Jones, now a frequent talking head and self-appointed conservative spokesman, chimed in with this beauty:

“You want to keep the bloated unelected bureaucratic swamp running as is… Just say that.”
— Tim Jones, responding to criticism of phony reforms

Tim was Speaker while the swamp he now pretends to oppose was fully operational — with lobbyists writing the bills and rural voters left behind. He didn’t drain it then, and he’s not interested in doing it now.

The Existing Infrastructure

Here’s the truth: the framework to challenge the political establishment already exists. Missouri law allows for the creation of new political parties with county-level central committees and state conventions. Groups like “We the People” chapters and constitutional coalitions are active in nearly every county — but they’re fragmented and have no unified structure or electoral vehicle.

A Conservative Party of Missouri would provide that vehicle. It would allow us to transform local activism into coordinated action, building county central committees that could endorse candidates, share resources, and hold elected officials accountable — without relying on the corrupted state GOP apparatus.

How to Create a Party

It’s not as complicated as it sounds. Missouri law allows the formation of new political parties through petitions and organization at the county level. It’s a legal, peaceful, and effective way to break free from the uniparty control. Here’s how the process works:

  1. Organize a core group of supporters in your county
  2. File a party formation petition with the Secretary of State
  3. Establish a county central committee
  4. Hold a convention and elect officers
  5. Nominate candidates and build a platform

For those interested in getting started, we’ve created a simple, step-by-step guide:

Stop Playing Their Game

As long as we keep participating in their rigged primaries and believing their empty promises, we’re complicit in our own defeat. Missouri deserves more than all-hat-no-cattle conservatives who only show up to photo ops and Twitter fights. We deserve a political party that actually fights for our families, our freedoms, and our future.

The Conservative Party of Missouri could be that party — if we’re bold enough to build it. Not for power. Not for pride. But for the people.