California Conservative

This is why the CRA is the most important Club/Organization in the California GOP.

Yes, the Women’s Federated do more ground work as they register voters by the thousands. The Women’s Federated clubs are the backbone of any precinct orgainzation that any campaign wants to organize. That being said, the major difference is as follows:

The CRA can endorse pre-primary and our organization is large and is followed by many people. This means that we directly influence the outcome of elections… this is why our conventions usually feature a ton of elected officials that attend.

Witness the two attached Press Releases and how those sending them regard the CRA Endorsement…

Insurance Commissioner Candidate Steve Poizner…

Poizner Gains Endorsements from Senator McClintock and the CA Republican Assembly Poizner unites GOP base

(Bakersfield) - The Steve Poizner for Insurance Commissioner campaign picked up two major endorsements over the weekend: GOP Senator Tom McClintock and the California Republican Assembly (CRA).

“Tom McClintock is, by far, one of the most popular and trusted Republicans in the state, and his support for Steve Poizner is a significant benchmark in this race,” said campaign spokesman Tim Clark. “Tom’s support, coupled with the endorsement from the CRA, adds tremendous strength to Steve’s effort to consolidate and unite the Republican Party behind his candidacy.”

At their annual convention Sunday, California Republican Assembly delegates gave Steve Poizner several loud ovations and easily delivered the required 2/3 vote to endorse Poizner on the first ballot.

Blogger’s Note: I was there and I was proud to speak to the gathering on his behalf. This report is accurate as the dissent was vacuous at best and the endorsement was handed down on the first ballot.

“I am grateful to have the CRA’s support, and I look forward to working closely with the grassroots of our party as we prepare for the November elections,” said Steve Poizner.

Ronald Reagan described the CRA as the “conscience of the Republican Party” and is the largest GOP grassroots organization in the state.

Steve Poizner has been endorsed by virtually all Republican members of the Assembly and Senate Republican caucuses, as well as those of the California GOP delegation in the U.S. Congress.

From Controller Candidate Tony Strickland:

Tony Strickland Wins Endorsement from California Republican Assembly

Will be featured on their statewide slate mailing

(Bakersfield) – Continuing a string of major victories, Tony Strickland was endorsed over the weekend by the California Republican Assembly at their annual statewide convention. The endorsement ensures that Strickland will be featured on that group’s statewide slate mailing – adding another prominent slate to the list of Strickland mailings.

“Tony Strickland is exciting the Republican grass roots base, and their support is a key to victory in a down-ticket primary,” said Strickland campaign strategist Tim Clark. “His near unanimous support among the CRA delegates is a significant sign of his popularity in our party.”

“Just as important, Tony will now be on yet another statewide mailing,” continued Clark. “Tony will be listed on some of the most trusted and effective Republican slate mailings, including the CRA and the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association PAC, among many others.

The CRA endorsement continues Tony Strickland’s success in gaining major organization endorsements, including support from the Young Republican Federation of California PAC and the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association PAC, among dozens of others.

“Tony Strickland enjoys united support from virtually all of our party’s grass roots organizations,” said campaign spokesman Chris Wangsaporn. “Our momentum is growing, and our reach will be wide in this primary election.”

Tony Strickland has also been endorsed by Senator Tom McClintock, Assembly Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, and 28 Republican legislators. (and this blogger…)

The CRA endorsement has made many political careers, this is why what the CRA does, matters.

Cross-Posted at RosevilleConservative

This entry was posted on Tuesday, March 7th, 2006 at 4:18 am and is filed under Author: Aaron Park, California, Elections, Sacramento. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.