Posted on 02/10/2008 7:43:17 PM PST by Amerigomag
An influential Republican donor with ties to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is pressuring the California GOP to overhaul its operations, depicting Chairman Ron Nehring as an ineffective, insular manager apparently more concerned with promoting conservative purity than electing Republicans.
In a four-page letter to Nehring obtained by The Associated Press, Larry Dodge outlines a litany of complaints against the state party, from sinking registration numbers to suspect expenditures by party officers. More troubling for the state party, Dodge, the American Sterling Co. chief executive strongly hints in the letter that he may withhold a $3 million check he was planning to write within days to retire the state party's long-standing debt. That would be a devastating financial blow in the midst of the 2008 election season.
In the letter, Dodge urges Nehring to support a party platform that reflects "core principles" and honors diversity, "not just the position of a few." That echoed a proposal from Schwarzenegger, who wants the platform distilled into as little as a single page focused on lowering taxes, limiting the size of government and building a strong national defense.
It also mirrors divisions witnessed in the candidacy of McCain, whose conservative credentials are under constant attack by member of his own party. Apparently alluding to frequent criticism of Schwarzenegger from the party's right flank, Dodge said in his letter the party should adopt a rule that would prohibit board members from publicly criticizing elected Republicans.
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Hey, who are you, the Chinese Olympic Committee?
Bet HE's supporting the anti-1st Amendment mcinsane.
Just like regular, democrat liberals, these RINO liberals are for unconstitutional, UN-American rules and laws which, in the end, benefit THEM, and their ilk.
I say, F**K them.
They should throw this Dodge guy a real conservative vurce, and ELECT Hunter, ditch Ahhhhhnold!
The Gestapo wants those damn conservatives stifled!! We don't care what they think....we just want their money.
This is fantastic news! Incredible!!! Totally amazing! I had NO idea the California even had a GOP state party!!!!
The CA GOP in trouble ? Where has this guy been ?
Let me try to fix that:
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It doesn't make any sense either but at least it rhymes.
“Apparently alluding to frequent criticism of Schwarzenegger from the party’s right flank, Dodge said in his letter the party should adopt a rule that would prohibit board members from publicly criticizing elected Republicans.”
How dare we not all march in lock-step with the party line?
If possible this is where Duncan Hunter should spend the next 4 years ... as governor of California. They need the help now.
“sinking registration numbers?”
Before Schwarzenegger was elected governor, the GOP was increasing in registration every year. And had gained the majority in 22 counties in 12 years. Since RINOld has been governor the GOP has lost the majority in 2 counties.
Well the CA GOP wanted RINOld and what did we get?
Another liberal incompetent governor.
And the CA GOP wonders why registration numbers are sinking?
It doesn’t take a Sherlock Holmes to figure out that if you have a governor who fails, the party fails.
The only difference in this liberal governor and the liberal governor we recalled is his party affiliation.
Contributions from Lawrence K. Dodge, American Sterling Corporation, Foothill Ranch, CA
| Recipient | Contest Name | Amount Received | ContributionDate |
| RIORDAN FOR GOVERNOR, ID#1236498 | Governor | 10,000.00 | 11/16/2001 |
| SIMON FOR GOVERNOR, BILL, ID#1233478 | Governor | 10,000.00 | 6/15/2002 |
| SCHWARZENEGGER'S CALIFORNIA RECOVERY TEAM, GOVERNOR, ID#1261406 | Governor | 200,000.00 | 8/30/2005 |
| SCHWARZENEGGER'S CALIFORNIA RECOVERY TEAM, GOVERNOR, ID#1261406 | Governor | 200,000.00 | 10/25/2005 |
| SCHWARZENEGGER'S CALIFORNIA RECOVERY TEAM, GOVERNOR, ID#1261406 | Governor | 100,000.00 | 11/3/2005 |
| MC PHERSON FOR SECRETARY OF STATE, ID#1281617 | Secretary of State | 5,600.00 | 12/31/2005 |
| MC PHERSON FOR SECRETARY OF STATE, ID#1281617 | Secretary of State | 5,600.00 | 12/31/2005 |
| SCHWARZENEGGER - 2006, CALIFORNIANS FOR, ID#1261585 | Governor | 10,000.00 | 4/13/2006 |
Reagan’s 11th comandment? I thought it was forgotten.
Hunter’s talents would be wasted at the state level. He’s also made it plain he’s not interested.
It’s not just California GOP that’s in trouble.
Almost all state GOP organizations are in disarray. They evolved from hard working, motivated, conservative leaders to resume builders and hacks looking for a political appointment and an ego trip.
Twelve years in power made them lazy and in some cases corrupt, but most importantly, indifferent to conservative ideals and the wishes of the voters.
Until this deadwood is removed the Republican party will not return to the Reagan ideals or the Gingrich revolution. Elections are won with great leaders and a motivated base. There is nothing on the immediate horizon that indicates a return to these values.
“Kalifornia?”
Excuse me, but if you come on a CA thread, at least be respectful enough to spell the name of our state correctly.
C...A...L...I...F...O...R...N...I...A
And FYI, Kentucky, CA not only gave America one of the greatest POTUS, Ronald Reagan but we have more registered Conservatives & Republicans than any other state in the Union; not to mention that CA is the home of FR. And any current problems we have in CA we will solve without your help and without your sophomoric posts. You have enough problems of your own in KY, so I suggest you focus on yours and let us solve ours.
Ah, California....who cares?
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