Posted on 06/14/2009 4:28:12 PM PDT by The Spirit Of Allegiance
FR EXCLUSIVE: RON NEHRING, CALIF GOP CHAIRMAN TO FREEP YOUR QUESTIONS! -- ASK AWAY!
I was invited to participate in a strategic GOP meeting on June 5, during which many topics including the Internet, voter registration and fundraising were discussed from a tech/strategy standpoint.
Durind the event I had the chance to speak with Ron Nehring, California GOP Chairman. I mentioned to him that GOP leadership is perceived as RINOs (Republicans In Name Only) by much of the grassroots.
When I noted that an enormous GOP opportunity exists among both Republicans and Democrats on the issue of our borders, fighting blatant amnesty for criminal aliens, he replied--much to my surprise--that in his eight years in leadership not a single candidate has sought his counsel on this topic.
We discussed GOP party involvement in the primary process. If I understood correctly what he said, candidates are not assisted by party leadership until after they win a primary--Republican candidates must slug it out with their own local efforts and resources. This is a marked difference from the 'central casting' done effectively by the DNC.
As we spoke, I suggested to Ron that he participate in an online discussion at FreeRepublic, and mentioned that Duncan Hunter has done so. He agreed.
I then spoke with Jim Robinson and mentioned how I'd like this to serve as a template for not just California but for the leadership of all 50 state GOPs and for the RNC to do likewise, as a means of being sure the voting, contributing grassroots and the state and national leadership are all committed to winning the same platform. If merely "a failure to communicate" is the problem, FR can be the solution.
Here's how Ron and I agreed it would go: I would solicit worthwhile questions (QUESTIONS THAT GENERATE MORE LIGHT THAN HEAT), and then Ron would then respond online.
This thread is the one that is soliciting your questions, publicly or by FREEPMAIL ("Private Reply"). I will screen the public and private questions and arrange a follow-up thread where the questions and answers will be published in a few days, hopefully interactively.
While this is the California GOP, those of you in other states please feel welcome to clone this effort so as to give your state leadership the best possible chance to show strong commitment to all issues that relate to Conservatism and the GOP. I also welcome privately-submitted suggestions and background information. Whether public or private, be sure your issue is specific and verifiable.
Please be certain that the questions are framed in a neutral, non-hostile manner, without false premises or profanity or they will be pulled. However, DON'T shy away from asking tough questions. Remember, "Loose Lips Sink Ships" so use discretion in what you post publicly. I can ask Ron Nehring private questions. Freepmail and spellcheck are your friend.
Please accept my thanks in advance for your participation.
TSOA
cc: Jim Robinson
REFERENCE: (There was a 2007/2008 Duncan Hunter interactive thread also, to the best of my memory)
Exclusive Freeper Interview with Duncan Hunter - Part 1
Exclusive Freeper Interview with Duncan Hunter - Part 2
(Disclosure): RANT I just read the (Tea Party) Riot Act to a RNC telephone fund solicitor....
I told her I'm the last person who would hope to see the GOP divided but I am not satisfied that the RNC's agenda is satisfactory...
FR articles keyworded CALIFORNIA GOP
FR articles keyworded RINOPURGE
FR articles keyworded PRIMARIES
FR articles keyworded Moral Absolutes
FR articles keyworded Conservatism
At what point, if ever, do you believe the conservative Charlie Brown will finally realize that your party will NEVER let him kick the football, Lucy?
I ask this facetious question, my old friend, because I don't believe that this gentleman will give me straight answers, or even make himself available enough for me to ask him sufficient questions to get to the bottom of why I no longer trust, or care about the survival of, the formerly grand OLD party.
For the record, I'm a recovering Republican - one who spent the better part of two decades working for the success of the Republican Party at all levels, in all regions of the country - who is now the national chairman of America's Independent Party, whose California affiliate, the American Independent Party, is the third-largest party in the Golden State.
As a follow-up question, why can't the Republican Party get its act together and coordinate its online battlefront as the Democrats have with MoveOn.org, KOS, DU, and the Huffington Post?
Ron Nehring was chairman of the San Diego County GOP
before he went to state.
Of San Diego’s 5 congressmen, we have 3 Conservative Republican Congressmen.
Third Parties candidates, Paul, Baldwin, etc are anti war, pro legalize marajuana, 9/11 Truthers,etc. In other words share those views with Democrats.
Does the Republican party have the courage to stand up to the unions to argue for bankruptcy, not a bailout, which will allow California to start over with a clean slate?
Nana, Duncan Hunter actually had a representative here under the screen name ‘Duncan Hunter Ambassador’, and his son Sam (I think) monitored the forum and fielded questions for his dad. Congressman Hunter himself came on one night, and did a question and answer session live, courtesy of pissant’s had work.
What do the majority of California voters now think about the issue of term limits for politicians, now that they have already seen term limits put into practice in California for several years? What are ongoing problems with term limits for politicians in California, and what has worked well with term limits for politicians in California?
None of those views are held by anyone affiliated with America's Independent Party. We're Reagan conservative small "r" republican independents.
What are your plans to require voter I.D.
If we spend $20 billion on our schools and 80 percent of our school children are the children of illegal aliens, why are we allowing this?
Why did the GOP not back Walter Moore here in Los Angeles? I have his answer, what is yours?
270 illegal aliens were replaced with citizens in a Vernon food processing plant last week and all it took was one simple letter telling the company to correct social security numbers. Why was this a headline? Why is this not commonplace?
Yeppers that sounds right...
Congressman Duncan Hunter is a gentleman...
His Congressman son is also...
:)
AIP, CP, etc. only and will only get enough votes on state
elections to be disrupters and give the election to the Liberal Democrats. Same in National elections.
Has there been ANY movement in CA to help support her should she decide to run in 2012?
Are the GOP brass wise enough to realize that the press barrage against Sarah is pointedly to destroy her before she ever decides to run because they are flat our panicked by her voice for conservative action and thought.
That’s what I remember, couldn’t find the threads. They’ll show up soon no doubt.
This is Charlie Brown’s chance to ask some hard, important questions.
Awesomely excellent idea. Thanks.
Why do we have to take a back seat to the CTA and the prison guards unions plus why the fear of the illegals lobby...
Will the GOP commit to overturning all California anti-gun laws and make this a shall issue state instead of a may issue state?
Will the GOP advise the Governor to revoke peace officer powers to ALL Federal Law Enforcement officers in California if there are any more attempts to pass any further restrictions on firearms and ammunition ownership?
Will the GOP take a look at the excessive fines for minor traffic offenses and other types of infractions to roll them back?
Will the GOP work desperately hard to fight the coming election fraud and thefts by ACORN in 2010 and 2012?
Will the GOP advise the Governor to refuse to cooperate with the arrest, transportation, and incarceration of the citizens of California who are being sought by the Obama administration for violations of future federal restrictions on gun ownership, free speech or other restrictions on their Constitutional rights? And will the GOP flatly assert that gun rights under the Constitution deserve the same level of protections as civil rights as do the other rights under the Constitution?
Will the GOP lead the fight for water to the farmers in California and use all lawful means available to win back those rights?
California seems intent on importing government dependent illegal immigrants. Should not this be a red flag for deportation?
Why is the GOP so intent on protecting illegal immigrants over the wishes of Americans?
Why is there no preference given to Americans when deciding where to cut costs?
Why are homemade food carts run by illegal aliens peddling food in front of our grade schools?
Why is there a taco truck parked on my street. I know a judge just gave them the right, FIX IT.
Why does the building department not check for licensed contractors and workers comp. on the job site?
Why do contractors have to show their license number on the truck signs but illegal aliens do not?
Why is it not anybodys responsibility to inspect homes for unsafe and unlicensed remodeling while at the same time legal contractors have to almost have a masters degree to read the plans.
Why when taggers tag KB (Kill Blacks) is it not a hate crime.
Agreed! Will the GOP come out swinging in support of Palin because of the dirty attacks because she is a Republican female leader?
California is sitting on some of the largest oil reserves in the country yet they refuse to drill. With the state of the economy being what it is, how can they continue to ignore a major sourse of income.
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