I waited until today to write this in the hopes that one of the candidates for vice chairman of the California Republican Party would have gotten their act together enough to engage in a real campaign including a genuine effort toward getting the job.
But alas at this point none of them have.
The election is Feb. 11 at the CRP Convention in Sacramento. Campaigning for party office is very different than running for say city council or water board, even if the town or district is very small (the CRP is made up of 1600 members). However, a campaign for CRP office can be just as expensive or even more so. Smart candidates raise funds, do direct mail, have volunteers and run operations at the convention where voting takes place. Those who are well funded, hire staff. For instance, even though he is running unopposed, current CRP vice chairman Ron Nehring who is up for the job of chairman, has a paid campaign manager–the best there is, Jimmy Camp.
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January 30th, 2007 at 12:00 am
Gee, Adam, your phone lines must be too busy. I had a personal call from Bordonaro several days ago asking for my vote.
Marcia Gilchrist
January 30th, 2007 at 12:00 am
I had a personal call from Bordonaro as well. At this point the failure to communicate is mine, as I have yet to call him back. His personal effort, however, has not gone unnoticed.
January 30th, 2007 at 12:00 am
I called Adam and asked him to support Bordonaro too!
Assemblyman Chuck DeVore, 70th District
January 31st, 2007 at 12:00 am
Chuck, I can only assume you didn’t read the part of Adam’s post where he indicated “Not one of them has had anyone I respect call me,” before you noted that you called him. Ouch. Or, more importantly, I hope Adam didn’t get your message before he wrote that!
February 1st, 2007 at 12:00 am
Adam, I couldn’t agree with you more. You are by far the most insightful contributor to this website. Your wisdom and words are an inspiration to us all….your humble and loyal friend, Jimmy
February 3rd, 2007 at 12:00 am
Adam
I have arranged for 100 robo calls to your cell phone during the Superbowl from Jalene asking for your vote.
Go Bears !!!
Phil Paule