I am proud to be an elected member of the Orange County Republican Party Central Committee (t/y to any FR readers who helped me get re-elected last month). Tonight, as I write this, I am at the monthly OC GOP meeting, where there is a debate taking place that is soooo boring that pillows should be issued to attendees.
The issue? It’s obscure – but has to do with whether or not the Alternate appointed by an Ex-Officio Member (in this case a State Senator) had the right to pull a candidate for office off of the Endorsement consent calendar. (The OC GOP like many other County Committees endorses in local non-partisan races.)
Chairman Scott Baugh ruled that the Alternate could vote. His ruling was challenged, sending a group of about 200 people into a unique form of hell – with pro and con speeches, etc., etc. Ultimately Baugh’s ruling was upheld.
Why am I sharing this with you? Oh, that’s simple. Misery deserves company.
My two final observations: Scott Baugh is a great Chairman who volunteers his time despite sometimes challenging times. The other is that FR blogger Adam Probolsky was the Ex-Officio who’s action was called into question. Figures.
I’m going to look for that pillow now…