The CAGOP has adopted the attitude of paternal wisom. As the politcal elite at the top of the foodchain, they know what's best for the faithful. They don't consider their untenable positions to be outrageous, they're simply wise and we, the electorate, had better understand that or they will withdraw that elite wisdom.
That kind of elitism ain't going on just in California. Of course, those same elites prefer liberal Democrats to right-of-center Republicans in office, anyhow. Perhaps it is time to form our own party for the people, how 'bout calling it the REPUBLICAN party ? ;-)