"The Swamp" aka the "Third House", etc like to try to control outcomes as much as they can. We've detailed the massive amounts of money they spend to manipulate election results on Central Committees. We've begun to detail the manipulation of legislative elections...
Within the California Republican Party are a series of volunteer clubs. I will list most of them with a brief description and then conclude with ideas about how they can play a role in preventing the "Third House" and Republican Leadership from having free reign to...
A lot of local activists are fixated on their local Central Committees. It is easy to see why as there is perceived power in the local County Party apparatus. A local County Party can vet and endorse candidates and with that comes a lot of perceived power. In...
Today (7/20/2017), the Assembly Republican Caucus met and did not depose Chad Mayes. Their meeting was too short for a leadership vote to happen so we are told. The real story as put to me is that democrat members were texting Republican members trying to hurry...
Want to make a difference? Join California Impact Republicans - we lead when others cower in the corner. - This is a resolution the CIR adopted drawing a clear line in the sand against the alleged leadership of our party in the State Legislature. - WHEREAS, the...
The purpose of this series is to share some of my 20 years of knowledge of the levers of power, the system and the like in order to inform those willing to read how they can really make a serious impact on the California Republican Party. Since it appears there...
I spoke, texted, messaged, etc. several members of the legislature. I won't list their names in order to comply with some of their wishes to be off the record. This is a commentary on what I heard. I have to start out by giving props to two of the most insane...
If you care about what is left of the CAGOP, stop and take a moment to read. As most of you know, the Assembly GOP Leadership provided 7 critical votes to pass AB398, a $300B tax increase to extend the onerous Cap and Trade program until 2030. It also empowers the...
Today, the California Republican Party is going to turn the page on two more key principles of our platform. Regulation and Taxes. We qualified a recall of State Senator Josh Newman based upon a $.12 Gas Tax Increase and as of right now Republican Leaders are...
As Thomas N Hudson's life continues to spiral apart, his behavior is getting quite a bit more erratic. His rage and anger outbursts are already stuff of legend and are sometimes down right comical when coupled with his 5'-4.5" 300 pound frame. Lately, as he has...
Update: As insane as this sounds, before the Howard Jarvis Taxpayer's Association issued a press release in opposition to this scheme... I was told by more than one person with intimate knowledge of the capitol that Chad Mayes had nearly talked them in to endorsing...
Let's start with Mr. Mayes' Statement: There are no Assembly Republican votes for the Cap and Trade deal in its current form. We will not support a deal that doesn’t cut taxes, roll back regulations and protect ordinary Californians. Over three months ago, Assembly...