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"California would be a Republican state if those people would simply look at Ronald Reagan for the example and follow his philosophies, principles and policies. "

The demographics of California have changed so significantly in the last 30 years, that Ronald Reagan couldn't get elected in California, following his own example. That's just the practical political reality.

Scott Brown (who's a conventional Republican, but not an orthodox conservative) got elected in MA (and McDonnell in VA) by not talking about any social issues and focusing entirely on jobs, reducing the deficit by reducing spending, and not treating international terrorists like common shoplifters. I don't know what the candidates are talking about in Cali, but that should be where they start and stop.

The demographics of California have changed so significantly in the last 30 years, that Ronald Reagan couldn't get elected in California, following his own example. That's just the practical political reality.

Tom McClintock came within a few thousand votes of winning statewide office in California just a few years ago. The main reason he lost is that he was effectively disowned by the CAGOP.

“The demographics of California have changed so significantly in the last 30 years, that Ronald Reagan couldn't get elected in California, following his own example.”

Wanna bet?
Look, the days of liberal state “demographics” and all that is long gone. We are looking at California turning into another Greece and facing financial collapse. You'd be surprised how people's minds are sharpened and their survival instincts take over when they are facing disaster.

” That's just the practical political reality.”

The most practical reality is that California could soon go bankrupt. Where are they going to get money from, to finance their profligate spending habits then?

“Scott Brown (who's a conventional Republican, but not an orthodox conservative) got elected in MA (and McDonnell in VA) by not talking about any social issues and focusing entirely on jobs, reducing the deficit by reducing spending, and not treating international terrorists like common shoplifters.”

He also campaigned on being the 41st vote to stop 0bamacare, and against the economy killing cap and trade. Even in super liberal Massachusetts, that message resonated with voters. If Massachusetts is against 0bamacare and cap and trade, I don't see why the same thing couldn't happen in California. Barbara Boxer is currently only 4 points ahead of the top Republican in her run for the US Senate. That's a bad sign for her if ever I saw one.

The demographics of California have changed so significantly in the last 30 years, that Ronald Reagan couldn't get elected in California, following his own example. That's just the practical political reality.

You're in Ohio?

In Ohio, they voted for Bush in 2004, and then voted for a Communist in 2008.

BTW, over a million more Californians voted for Bush in 2004 than did Texans.

Looking at Ohio and other states from 2008, Reagan couldn't get elected as President.