Yes, I do find it disconcerting. I find it even more disconcerting to note that our presidential nominee only comes to the state once or twice for very short periods, mostly to attend big fundraisers so they can spend the money in other states.
The result is that conservatism is almost never sold inside the state by the titular head of the Republican Party.
I refuse to think of this state as unwinable.
Good family values and fiscally responsible policies sold from the top of our nation party leadership, would aid our state reps, governor races etc.
It really is a poor stituation.
BTW, I don’t think the party leadership in Ca. is against splitting the electoral votes.