UPDATE: 12:30PM — The transition from Assembly Republican Leader Blakeslee to Martin Garrick will take place in early February.
BREAKING NEWS FROM THE FLASHREPORT!
Just moments ago the Assembly Republican Caucus members gathered in the State Capitol and elected Assemblyman Martin Garrick (of San Diego County) to be their new leader.
Joining Garrick in leadership of the Assembly Republican Caucus will be Assemblywoman Connie Conway, who will serve as caucus Chairman.
As the story is told, the competition to succeed Leader Blakeslee came down to Garrick and Conway. Both of these members serving in leadership together demonstrates a strongly unified caucus.
January 19th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Both Martin Garrick and Connie Conway are CLASSY people,
and principled conservatives as well. The Republican Caucus
chose well! Congratulations all around.
January 19th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Hope these are two tough fly swatters!!!!!