The Tale of Two Republican Parties: A Holiday Story in Duplicate… Literally

The same invite to two different events … odd right … but both Republican.

Only in Washoe County could the Republican Party roll into the holiday season with not one, but two Christmas parties — on the same day, with the same invitation template, but wildly different vibes.

On one side of the road, we have Event #1:
A polished, paid soirée at a building on 4th Street owned by — wait for it — a mayoral candidate. There’s valet parking, food, and enough political perfume in the air to make a lobbyist dizzy. This is the kind of party where you check your coat and your conscience at the door.

Then we have Event #2:
A potluck at Republican headquarters where absolutely no one is charging admission and the fanciest thing in attendance is whatever someone remembered to pick up from Costco. Bring a dish, bring a folding chair, and bring your expectations down just a smidge.

Two parties. Same day. Same invite design. Two completely different worlds.

You gotta ask:
Are the Republicans really this disorganized — or is this just performance art at this point?

Maybe this is why they’re sending out those “please help” emails. If you can’t keep the holiday parties straight, how do you expect to get anyone elected? One wrong RSVP and you’re either at a potluck with lukewarm meatballs or at a valet line.

So as we head into peak election-season chaos, remember:
Some political parties hold meetings.
Some hold fundraisers.
Ours apparently holds two competing. Christmas parties because no one checked the calendar.

If this is a preview of 2026, it’s going to be a festive year.