Charlotte is getting a lot of attention lately. It hosted Barack Obama and the Democrat National Convention in 2012. Its former mayor was just sworn in as governor. On January 25, The Queen City will be hosting the winter meeting of The Republican National Committee.

One of the top items on the agenda for the RNC meeting will be the selection of a chairman for the next two years. The establishment appears to be sticking with incumbent chairman Reince Priebus, despite the party’s dismal showing in November. The GOP lost the presidential race, as well as seats in the House and Senate. The GOP gained only ONE governor’s seat. The party even failed to carry Wisconsin — home state of Priebus and GOP VP candidate Paul Ryan.

Some grassroots activists have revved up campaigns seeking a change in leadership at the top of the Republican Party. Mark Willis, Republican national committeman from Maine, has stepped forward as a challenger to Priebus’ reelection. Now, a grassroots GOP group from North Carolina is stepping forward with a resolution pressuring NCGOP leaders to support the Willis candidacy: