As anticipation grows over a possible Tom McClintock run in the 4th CD, there is a strong presence here at the CRP convention in favor of his candidacy. Greeting delegates and guests when they enter the registration area are two huge “Draft Tom” signs. Supporters are asked to sign their name to the signs, expressing their encouragement for McClintock’s campaign. “Draft Tom” stickers are on the lapels of many attendees (including this excited 4th CD resident). Talk amongst attendees is that our conservative standard bearer could throw his hat in the ring as early as this week. Supporters are anxiously awaiting the announcement and the buzz at the convention is that we could soon be referring to Senator McClintock as Congressman McClintock.
Based on the platform battles at this convention, it becomes increasingly obvious that now, more than ever, we need more articulate, committed conservatives in our state legislature and congress. Thankfully, the CRP’s platform committee successfully hammered out a platform that maintains our conservative principles and addresses current issues facing our state. As a member of congress, McClintock would provide the sound conservative judgment that has guided his many years of service in the state legislature—and it would also provide a national platform for California’s most eloquent conservative voice.