Sweet Victory

Yesterday evening, four Republican Wilson county school board members were sworn in. The first meeting after the election is in just a few weeks. Among the new board members was  Joseph Padilla.

The Rifleman has attended swearing-in ceremonies in the past.  Typically they are somber affairs. The ceremony last night had the same feeling as a victory celebration.  A loud, raucous ovation was had for each board member as their swearing-in was complete.  Possibly the loudest cheer was for Padilla - who had become the target of the #LibNuts online. 

The room was packed - over 50 people in attendance.  Not one of the Leftist Wine Mom gang was to be seen, however.  Of course, there were a couple of Sheriff's deputies on hand. But even they knew there was nothing to worry about from this crowd.  Judge Barry Tatum performed the ceremonies as the official. 

There was a time of mingling afterwards, and people got pictures.  The one group photo above had most of the attendees in it. A sharp eye would spot several Wilson county politicians of note in the group - former State Senator Mae Beavers, Mt. Juliet commissioner Bill Trivett, and others.

Make no mistake, there is a lot of work ahead for Padilla and the others. And the next election cycle will have opportunities for true conservatives to make the ballot and oust the remainder of the Leftists still on the board. But for now, freedom is safe in Wilson county schools with the new Conservative majority.