California Republican Party
CAGOP / GOP Legislative Leadership Update: Just the Facts. Dems have 6x Money of CAGOP, two Key GOP PACs Are Empty
CAGOP / GOP Legislative Leadership Update: Just the Facts. Dems have 6x Money of CAGOP, two Key GOP PACs Are Empty
One of the top arguments against electing Travis Allen or Steve Frank Chairman of the California GOP was that neither could raise money. One of the people I highlighted, Molly Parnell (who was running around the 2019 convention and who was actively involved in...
So I Talked to CAGOP Senate Caucus Political Director Matt Klemin on the Phone. It Reminded Me of Why the Current GOP is a Trainwreck
So I Talked to CAGOP Senate Caucus Political Director Matt Klemin on the Phone. It Reminded Me of Why the Current GOP is a Trainwreck
One of my least favorite things in politics are a small group of people that make decisions in a vacuum. It is like a "La Coza Nostra". The fact that I have been in the political scene for 22 years and have not met some of the "Top" Republican Consultants or...
CAGOP Update: The Price of Failure look for yourself and ask if they are trying to lose. 2-15-2020 CAGOP Financials Yield Nuggets
CAGOP Update: The Price of Failure look for yourself and ask if they are trying to lose. 2-15-2020 CAGOP Financials Yield Nuggets
Look at the Schedule E. The overhead is horrendous. This is where the money is going. NOTE: The "one ask" program works as follows, until the CAGOP is fully funded, the money raised is split in three until the CAGOP is fully funded. Then once, the CAGOP's budget is...
SD-23 Update: CAGOP Golden Girl Ochoa-Bogh’s Opposition Research Bonanza, Expelling Minority Students, Sanctuary School, Massive Union Pay Raises
SD-23 Update: CAGOP Golden Girl Ochoa-Bogh’s Opposition Research Bonanza, Expelling Minority Students, Sanctuary School, Massive Union Pay Raises
Remember, none of us "little people" are allowed to question the wisdom of the party leaders who choose winners and losers. IN SD-23 the Oligarchy of Controlled Failure are pouring money in to a primary to pick one Republican over another, but in AD-67 the GOP...
SD-23 Update: CHAD MAYES AIDE? What’s in a Family Name? Where was the Ochoa Before Filing for State Senate? Where’s The Vetting?
SD-23 Update: CHAD MAYES AIDE? What’s in a Family Name? Where was the Ochoa Before Filing for State Senate? Where’s The Vetting?
I like Russ Bogh, I always have. But, I can't help but think the Bogh name was the reason an unvetted candidate with next to no experience in public office was selected by the power-brokers in the Legislative Caucuses to be the anointed one in SD-23 to replace Mike...
The Murder of the CAGOP: The Oligarchy of Controlled Failure. Meet the Swamp – See Who is Making a Living off of The Failure of the CAGOP
The Murder of the CAGOP: The Oligarchy of Controlled Failure. Meet the Swamp – See Who is Making a Living off of The Failure of the CAGOP
Update: I just spoke to Matt Klemin on the phone. He availed himself of the opportunity to lace the 20 minute or so call with threats, expletives and mocking the fact that I have a throat infection and was hacking a bit on the call. The call accomplished nothing at...
SD-23 Shannon Grove Rampage Update: Did They Vet Rosilicie Ochoa-Bogh? Did the CAGOP’s Donors Know Their Money Would Be Spent on a Rampage?
SD-23 Shannon Grove Rampage Update: Did They Vet Rosilicie Ochoa-Bogh? Did the CAGOP’s Donors Know Their Money Would Be Spent on a Rampage?
On 2-13, Ochoa-Bogh got another $35,000 from the CAGOP. This means she is around the $150,000 mark. Take a look at the below mailer from the CAGOP on Rosilicie Ochoa-Bogh. There are multiple problems with this mailer. #1, it has WAY TOO MUCH INFORMATION ON IT. #2,...
Since We Have Started Ripping Back the Veil on the Murder of the CAGOP – This Op-Ed By Edward Ring Demolishing the CAGOP Is Even More Timely
Since We Have Started Ripping Back the Veil on the Murder of the CAGOP – This Op-Ed By Edward Ring Demolishing the CAGOP Is Even More Timely
After a couple weeks of your intrepid blogger ripping back the veil on the feckless, listless, visionless leadership of the California GOP - this commentary makes even more sense. As you watch party leaders fritter away money on contested primaries while other...
The Murder of the GOP Continued. Look at the Numbers and Ask Yourself the Same Question – “Are They TRYING to LOSE?”
The Murder of the GOP Continued. Look at the Numbers and Ask Yourself the Same Question – “Are They TRYING to LOSE?”
From Scott Lay's The Nooner: California Republican Party SD21: *Scott Wilk: $32,438 SD23: Rosalie Ochoa Bogh: $31,282 SD28: Melissa Melendez: $3,000 AD36: *Tom Lackey: $2,362 Phillip Chen AD-55 has gotten some money as well. I also checked and found that finally,...
AD-73 Update: Is William “Bill” Brough using Taxpayer Money With Which to Campaign?
AD-73 Update: Is William “Bill” Brough using Taxpayer Money With Which to Campaign?
Did you know that each Assemblymember gets "Member Communication" Money? There are rules about how it can be used. For example in 2012, when Andy Pugno challenged Beth Gaines then of AD-04, Gaines' office magically sent a monster piece of communication ONLY to the...
3-2020 Election Update: Weak Leadership Has Consequences: Get to Know The People Hunting the GOP in to Extinction Part 2. (The Swamp)
3-2020 Election Update: Weak Leadership Has Consequences: Get to Know The People Hunting the GOP in to Extinction Part 2. (The Swamp)
So while the California Dental Association PAC is pouring money in to Chad Mayes, the California Realtors PAC is funding the equally as disastrous Steve Manos. While Andrew Kotyuk in AD-42 appears to be raising some real money against Chad Mayes, GOP leadership...