Schwarzenegger, Bush snub California Republicans

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Los Angeles Daily News

By Rick Orlov
Staff Writer

It's not easy being a member of the California Republican Party these days. Not only do they not get any respect nationally -- the most recent polls show Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry carrying the state by 12 points over President George W. Bush -- but they can't even get the governor's attention.

Before meeting in San Diego this past weekend for their semiannual session, they received word from Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger that he would be too busy to attend the gathering. "We're already spending a few days this month at the Republican convention that's in New York," Schwarzenegger spokesman Rob Stutzman told reporters. "There's only so much time we can dedicate. Governors don't go to every convention."

No, only the ones in their state.

President Bush also is a no-show, perhaps conceding the state -- which he also lost to Vice President Al Gore four years ago -- to concentrate on other states. Bob Mulholland, the state Democratic Party political director, couldn't let the moment pass.

"Bush, by my count, has stiffed the California Republican Party 12 times," Mulholland said. "Starting in 1999, the California Republicans have invited Bush to their state convention twice a year. Each time, a no-show."

Rick Orlov, [phone] [email protected]

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[Cha]

1. I wonder how the fucking republicans in Cali feel

about this? And Kerry only beating bush by 12 points in California?

I would think it would be at least 20 points!

[Bernardo de La Paz]

7. Deflate the Cal Republicans even more: Make them stay at home

In California, and any other state, a Republican that feels dissed by Shrub or the GOP and stays at home is a big win. Even if the state is Blue, it depresses the popular vote total for Bush, making any dirty tricks harder, and any after the vote skulduggery more exposed. In the event of an undisputed Electoral College win by Kerry, the bigger the popular vote margin, the bigger the mandate. Both points apply even if the state is Red or Pink or Aqua or Purple!

Furthermore, any Repug stay-at-home automatically reduces the chances of Republican Senatorial, House, or State wins. Additionally, right wingnut initiatives wither and progressive initiatives flourish.

[AmandaRuth]

2. i just don't get how this state elected

the gropinator. I just don't get it. .....

[frylock]

3. because the local news in EVERY market of california..

did nothing but fellate this jerk; nonstop fawning. It was disgusting to watch the porn stars who read the news on the TV go gaga over him.

[NEOBuckeye]

4. Maria. How else?

They probably looked at her as a balancing factor (she is a Dem, after all) and held their noses while casting their ballots.

[RodneyCK2]

6. She was out there campaigning for him. I know it was out..

of support for her husband, not the party, but still. Silently support him Marie.

[RodneyCK2]

5. Same reason Reagan was selected....

they, the people who voted for him, are Star Struck. It must be the LA wanna-bees, I guess, who knows. I almost cried when he won.

[praxiz]

8. I still don't believe there was a recall. (n/t)

[RodneyCK2]

10. I agree, that was another deal like Hunting for the President and..

you can bet Rove was behind it. Here, this is a very good read...

http://www.buzzflash.com/analysis/03/08/08_recall.html

[RodneyCK2]

11. Funny, as I just finished writing this, the local news gave...

Arnold's approval rating, at 65%. I don't get it. Something like Repugs=90% approval, Democrats=45%.

I feel sick.

[tom_paine]

9. Did anyone really think Gropenfuhrer wouldn't behave like the rest

of the Imperial Toadies.

These 1780s style French aristocrats (or Prussian, in the case of Gropenfuhrer) simply don't like Little People very much.