Today I had the opportunity to meet Candi Noble and Forrester. Both were gracious, respectful, and took the time to shake my hand and wish me a happy holiday — and I gladly wished them the same. Moments like that are why I believe the Republican Party is strong today. We are a party that welcomes different ideas, honors the primary process, and allows conservatives to decide — openly and honestly — who they believe should lead. That unity, even in disagreement, is a strength.

Tonight, I was reminded why the Republican Party is strong. Not because we all agree — but because we don’t. I saw Republicans with different opinions, different priorities, and different ideas standing together and honoring the primary election process. That matters. A party that allows open debate, welcomes disagreement, and respects the will of voters is a party built to last. Primary elections are not a weakness. They are a strength. They are where ideas are tested, where