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President 2008 Watch: California Conservatives Move to Thwart Early California Presidential Primary – The Response Part Two

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California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and GOP Assemblyman Chuck DeVore

California Republican Assemblyman responds to Flap’s post: President 2008 Watch: California Conservatives Move to Thwart Early California Presidential Primary

And Assemblyman DeVore responds to the second post: President 2008 Watch: California Conservatives Move to Thwart Early California Presidential Primary – The Response

Dear FullosseousFlap:

The following statement of yours reveals a delightful naïveté:

“Now, the Assemblyman mentions the cost of the election – $90 million. Why not move the entire primary election from June until February. This would entail NO additional cost to Californians.”

To “…move the entire primary election from June until February,” as you suggest would defeat the whole purpose of this exercise as the leadership in the Assembly and the Senate could NOT FILE FOR REELECTION as they are termed out! Therefore, they would never approve such a money-saving plan.

Thus, we are back to my original suggestion as a way to have an early influence and not cost the taxpayers one penny: have a convention select 53 of the 165 delegates.

All the best,

Chuck DeVore
State Assemblyman, 70th District
www.ChuckDeVore.com

Comment by Chuck DeVore — February 2, 2007 @ 8:11 pm

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Yes, I agree that it would be naive for anyone to think the Democrat leaders would do anything that would not be in their own political self-interest.

But, to change the California GOP rules may change more than just the number of delegates from a direct primary.

Steve Frank has the following from his blog: Change In Presidential Delegate Selection Process?

I think Steve has a point about opening up the CRP rule making process and the possibility of going back to pre-1998 rules of “Winner Take All.” And Assemblyman DeVore’s proposal appears to be a rush to change for certain candidates and party leader manipulation.

So, where does that leave us?

Bipartisan agreement with term limit and redistrictiing change proposals on a February 2008 ballot with an increase of expenditure of $90 million, Assemblyman Devore’s proposal (if adopted by a 2/3 vote at next weekend’s California Republican Party Convention) or the status quo – June 2008 primary election.

Frankly, I think it will be difficult to obtain the necessary votes from the GOP in the legislature unless concessions are made by the Democrats on redistricting. Redistricting may be the deal maker or killer.

The term limit proposal may be a tough sell as well. But, I don’t think it will kill the deal.

However, Hillary may need an early California primary and deals may be cut. Maybe Nunez and Perata will like Washington D.C.?

And where is the Governator? He likes Los Angeles Mayor AV but maybe he enjoys being California’s Governor and would like a shot at another term.

Stay tuned……..

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Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, left, and California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger appear at a news conference to announce their support for the city’s bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympics. Both favor moving the California Presidential primary election to Super Tuesday, February 5, 2008.

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