California Republicans fear another November of Democratic dominance

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Facing a daunting effort to unseat Gov. Jerry Brown, Republican activists in California are openly worrying about whether the party's donors, elected leaders and voters will embrace any of the GOP gubernatorial candidates.

If Neel Kashkari or Tim Donnelly — the two major GOP candidates hoping to challenge Brown in November — do not receive enough support to gain momentum, critical races across the state could be lost.

They include several tight congressional races that could affect the party's level of power in Washington and enough state legislative contests to affect Republicans' ability to increase their voice in Sacramento by breaking the Democrats' supermajorities there.

"I believe we are about two steps away from a nightmare scenario where [some] Republicans begin to simply give up and throw in with Brown, with serious negative consequences," said Ron Nehring, former chairman of the California Republican Party.

http://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-california-republicans-20140124,0,6857256.story

[Shrike47]

1. They should fear November. I wish they did in every state.

[NV Whino]

2. Good.

We've pretty much had it with those assholes. Now, if Orange County would just smarten up.

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3. They are working on it. The war against latino voters goes on in OC as we speak.

[Zorro]

4. As well they should

[savalez]

5. Nightmare scenario?!

nightmare scenario where Republicans begin to simply give up

That's a dream come true!

[sakabatou]

7. +1

[Jamaal510]

6. Meg Whitman

sure got pretty close for comfort in the 2010 governor race.

[Wounded Bear]

8. "Serious negative consequences" as defined by a Repub...

usually sounds pretty good to me.

[SmittynMo]

9. This confirms the fact that we are getting the word out to vote in November.

We can't afford another 4 years of failure.

[Zorro]

10. It is no coincidence that California's fortunes have improved

after marginalizing Republicans and their ability to obstruct legislation. I'm sure it's a lesson not lost on California voters.

And with Republicans continuing to alienate Hispanics, women, gays, teachers, workers, students, and sane people, I'm hoping to not see a Republican again in statewide office for years to come.

[Presidentcokedupfratboy]

11. The California GOP is dead

But we have to keep the pressure on to make sure our state remains a nice shade of Blue!!!