
Tom McClintock’s Luncheon Remarks
A sold out crowd of about 750 people are here for lunch with Senator Tom McClintock, who is running unopposed for the Republican nomination for Lieutenant Governor. Central to his speech was a passionate articulation of those policy accomplishments of Arnold Schwarzenegger that are important to Republicans and taxpayers.
After a humorous introduction from Congressman Darrell Issa, who said that he (Issa) was funnier, but that McClintock was smarter… McClintock came to the podium with a standing ovation and lengthy cheers as “California, Here We Come” blared on the soundsystem, remeniscint of Reagan’s glory days!
McClintock started with a reminder that just two years ago, in the high-turnout special election, two out of every three votes were cast for Republican candidates.
His thoughts on the Democrats:“Steve Westly is the emptiest suit I has ever met. “
“Phil Angelides is a self-announted elitest who is so good at runnuing his own life he deserves to run everyone else’s.”
On principles:“When we have stood by our principles we have won. In the end, if we don’t stand by our principles, what have… Read More