I’ve had an eight page report from General Barry McCaffrey forwarded to me by a colleague and it is up on our Lincoln Club of Fresno County website. It is quick and mandatory reading for all those that would like to debate this issue with a good and balanced perspective.

Suggest you review, download and forward out liberally to your friends. This document needs to be out in cyberspace in a big way.… Read More

An announcement is coming soon from Western Conservative Political Action Conference, Inc.that Mike Reagan has agreed toserve asGeneral Chairman of a very major event to be held at the Fairmont Hotel in Newport Beach, Oct. 12-13, 2007, endorsed by the American Conservative Union as an "official" CPAC here in California. The unique event will draw west coast conservatives together and will include speeches by all the major presidential candidates. Details to follow….!… Read More

Board of Equalization Member Michelle Steel has a good piece in this week’s “Asian Week,” talking about the growing trend of Asian-American candidates succeeding as Republicans, and of Republican leaders successfully reaching out to Asian-American voters.

"From Orange County to San Jose, Asian American candidates are registering voters, raising money for voter education, and winning state and local elections — as Republicans."… Read More

In the United States the idea that an Anglo candidate could represent a heavily Hispanic or black district has became impossible. Even the Supreme Court and Department of Justice said so. That led to even more gerrymandering of district based on race. Many black organizations fueled this racial divide, by conducting campaigns on racial themes. But what happens when your district changes color and not party? This is happening in large parts of LA. Many previously “black” districts are becoming more Latino than black. The special election in the 37th Congressional District is such an election. Black Congressional leaders are trying to make sure a … Read More

During the past couple of weeks, I’ve heard a new name talked about as a en trant into the AD60 GOP primary sweepstakes: Tim Escobar.

Escobar was the 2002 GOP nominee in the 39th Congressional District, when he faced off against now-Rep. Linda Sanchez in her first Congressional election. Sanchez beat him 54.9% to 40.8% (52,256 to 38,925). It should be noted the district registration was a 54% Democratic and 28% Republican, so Escobar ran well ahead of GOP registration while holding Sanchez to Democratic registration, and raised approximately $220,000.

You can read more at my cross-post at Red County/OC Blog.… Read More

Today’s Guest Commentary is penned by Hector Barajas is Communications Director for the California Republican Party…

As the California State Democrat Party concluded its annual convention, it is clear that the parade of speeches that filled the convention halls of San Diego offered no more than obscure and recycled promises that Californians have grown tired of hearing.

“Commander in Chief” candidates continue their finger pointing and apology tour. As with the South Carolina debate, seven of the eight presidential candidates that attended the San Diego convention spent their time pointing fingers, apologizing, and trying to find out who would be the first to abandon the people of Iraq.

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Today’s Guest Commentary is penned by Hector Barajas is Communications Director for the California Republican Party… As the California State Democrat Party concluded its annual convention, it is clear that the parade of speeches that filled the convention halls of San Diego offered no more than obscure and recycled promises that Californians have grown tired of hearing. “Commander in Chief” candidates continue their finger pointing and apology tour. As with the South Carolina debate, seven of the eight presidential candidates that attended the San Diego convention spent their time pointing fingers, apologizing, and trying to find out who would be the first to abandon the people of Iraq.

Absent in both the debate and convention was a discussion or plan detailing how they would deal with the… Read More