
Run for Office: Get Control of the Party
I received quite a few emails about who controls the California Republican party. Many have mistaken uprisings and demonstrations with control. The main question people ask is how do can Conservatives get more control of the Party?
The short answer is run for office.
The next two weeks Republicans will be running for various Assembly, State Senate and Congressional races. Obviously in seats that are Republican there is little trouble filling those seats. However, those with heavy Democratic registrations face a different story. So why run in these long shot or impossible seats. There are several reasons.
Of course, you get free publicity. Newspapers do interviews with all the candidates. Any money that is raised goes to mail and sign raising your name identification. You can use this in local races.
You get to talk about issues you care about. In some district you can get Democrats to spend money against you. Campaigning helps GOP turnout.
And very importantly, if you are the nominee you get a seat on the local AND… Read More