Rumors From California: NRSC Persuades Larry Elder Not to Run. Says Fiorina Won’t Win But Will Tie Up Resources.

    I’m writing you from the floor of the Califorina Republican Party’s (CRP) convention in Indian Wells, CA. For you non-Californians, the CRP holds two conventions every year — usually in February and September. The September convention before an election year is the de facto kickoff for the various campaigns. That’s why we’ve got here the various contenders for the CA GOP nomination out in force | Read More »

    Carly Fiorina Will Not Self-Fund. Renders Moot the Principal Reason for NRSC Support.

    Back in mid-August, Carly Fiorina announced the formation of her exploratory committee, Carly for California, as a prelude to announcing her formal candidacy for United States Senate. FEC rules require that if a candidate receives or spends $5000.00, the candidate must begin formal filings with the FEC as a candidate. Given Fiorina‘s hire of big-money consultants like Hollywood-based Fred Davis, you’d think Carly for California | Read More »