Local Republicans in Minnesota this week say they're doing more than just listening to speeches.
Tuesday morning, many delegates attended a strategy session on education reform. Newt Gingrich's group, American Solutions, hosted it.
Talk centered around improving America's educational standing in the world. Ideas include encouraging parental involvement, and paying teachers performance bonuses.
Political activist Al Sharpton joined the panel.
Local delegate Oscar Brock says that shows you have to reach across the partisan aisle to accomplish real reform.
Hear from Brock, in his own words about that... Fred Thompson... and Sarah Palin:
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