[TWohlford]

Here in Michigan, many former GOP voters stopped contributions ‘cause the GOP had become the party of big spenders. I haven’t talked with many GOP people in California, but one has to wonder if their donor base isn’t sending them (and their Governor) a distinct message?

[John Jorsett]

I was wondering why McClintock was coming out in favor of the Indian gambling initiatives. This explains it.

[tubebender]

You are the King of the Muckrakers Norm and I’m your #1 fan on the NW Coast.

I gave my money to our local Repubs for whatever this year instead of the state or federal ‘pubs...

[dowcaet]

California is an absolute mess thanks to the Democrats. They and our RINO governor have spent this state into oblivion. The GOP is a joke in this state. The Republicans can go ahead and write off this state for a couple more decades. It’s absolutely pathetic.

[MissouriConservative]

“Between February and December last year, the GOP lost more than 170,000 registered voters in the state. The Democratic decline in that period was about 69,000 voters.”

Could that be that smart Republicans are moving out of California? While the democrats are replacing theirs with illegals?

[Amerigomag]

I suspect that folks are donating slightly less than historical amounts due to the declining perception of politicians in general. Republicans in California have shifted from contributions to the party to those for individual politicians. This shift is occurring because the increasing expediency of California’s Republican Party is resented. The party’s promotion/financial support of both liberal and foreign born politicians does not play well in the trenches.

[Carry_Okie]

Maybe they should get it from Arnold, seeing as he's their creation.

[Bob]

Between February and December last year, the GOP lost more than 170,000 registered voters in the state.

I have the distinct feeling that number is a drop in the bucket compared to what I expect to happen on February 6^th.