GOP cancels state convention; panel to pick Nevada national delegates

[RonPaulFanInGA]

http://www.rgj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080718/NEWS19/807180503/1321/NEWS

The Nevada Republican Party decided Thursday not to reconvene its scuttled state convention this month, claiming it couldn't generate enough interest to reach a legal quorum to elect delegates to the national convention in St. Paul, Minn.

Instead, the party's executive board, in a private conference call July 25, would decide who from Nevada will attend the Republican National Convention to formally nominate U.S. Sen. John McCain.

The state party abruptly ended its state convention in April to head off a delegation of Ron Paul supporters who had captured control of the proceedings and appeared on track to elect a majority slate to the Sept. 1-4 national convention.

Party officials planned to reconvene on July 26. But only about 300 delegates sent in RSVPs, well short of the 675 needed for a quorum.

"With so many people concerned about the economy, it simply wouldn't be fair for us to ask delegates from all over the state to spend money to attend a convention if we know that a quorum won't be present," Chairwoman Sue Lowden said in a news release.

The disaffected Republicans elected national delegates at their own insurgent state convention in June. They also did not have enough a quorum but argued a technical rules violation at the original convention allowed them to proceed with only 328 delegates.

Although Paul, a Texas congressman with a strong libertarian bent, has dropped out of the presidential race, his supporters continue to stay active in Nevada. They hope to push the Republican Party in their philosophical direction.

"This is pretty much what we figured they would do all along," said Dr. Wayne Terhune, a Sparks dentist who funded the insurgent convention. "I don't see how this would really help the party."

Longtime Nevada Republicans said they've never experienced an aborted state convention.

"I don't ever remember such chaos in the party," said Barbara Vucanovich, a former congresswoman who has been involved in party politics since the early 1950s. "Frankly, its an embarrassment for our state and also makes it difficult for John McCain. He needs all the electoral votes he can get."

The dispute is almost certain to end up in court.

"Now, it becomes a legal issue with the RNC," said Washoe County Republican chairwoman Heidi Smith. "You will have two groups going. The group that the state party puts together, I think will prevail."

Zachary Moyle, the state party's executive director, said it's not clear how the executive board will decide who to send to the national convention.

Under party rules, the slate must be set at least 30 days before the national convention. That means the party won't have time to do a mail-in ballot.

"I'm confident whatever decision the executive board reaches will stand on the record," he said.

Mike Weber, a Republican activist who chaired the insurgent convention, said he's prepared to take his challenge of whatever slate the board puts forward to the Republican National Committee.

"Denying the right of ordinary Republicans to participate in the selection of our national Republican presidential nominee is an intolerable violation of Republican rules and principles," he said.

 

[american.swan]

Is anyone really surprised by this? Wasn't this expected?

 

[RonPaulFanInGA]

Is anyone really surprised by this? Wasn't this expected?

No and yes.

It shouldn't have ever came to this. The corrupt republican party couldn't stand the fact that the LOST at the original convention.

We all know which delegation the establishment hacks on the RNC executive board will pick.

 

[speciallyblend]

the battle begins ,give'em hell republicans of nevada

 

[Kludge]

Hope this is being covered by Nevada media outlets.

 

[pacelli]

If McCain and his supporters stand for this, then they are all just as corrupt as the party. How bout them apples? Republicans everywhere should be ashamed of the Nevada GOP and should be protesting. But we all know the sheep won't care (or know about it), because their man McCain is going to reap the benefits of their corruption. It shouldn't matter who wins when it comes to these issues.

I'm sure they'll wait a good 4-5 years before someone makes a mainstream documentary about it. People will get outraged but it'll be in the distant past (just like Hacking Democracy).

 

[angelatc]

This literally makes me nauseous.

 

[slacker921]

I just can't wait to hear how CNN spins this so that it sounds like the GOP was defending itself from a bunch of kooks. sheesh. You know it's coming.

 

[pacelli]

I just can't wait to hear how CNN spins this so that it sounds like the GOP was defending itself from a bunch of kooks. sheesh. You know it's coming.

They just won't cover it.

 

[RonPaulFanInGA]

I just can't wait to hear how CNN spins this so that it sounds like the GOP was defending itself from a bunch of kooks. sheesh. You know it's coming.

That's assuming they even cover it in the first place.

 

[pauletteNV]

On libertypost.org today

There was an article from a local blogger Chuck Muth, who has now gone way beyond the pale. Is he important to us in reality, no, but the man is very irritating, inaccurate and illogical. If you want to laugh at his antics check out http://conservablogs.com/muthstruths/2008/07/17/the-little-convention-that-couldnt/ I now call any illogical person a "Muthtard."

 

[Rangeley]

Its a pity some people didn't go to the June convention, thinking they would go to this one.

 

[fr33domfightr]

THE RESIDENTS OF NEVADA NEED TO KNOW THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THIS NEEDS TO BE FRONT PAGE NEWS IN EVERY NEWSPAPER IN NEVADA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THIS SHOULD ALSO BE MENTIONED ON EVERY TV NEWS BROADCAST IN THE STATE!!!!!!!!!

The PEOPLE of Nevada need to know how their votes have been applied to the nomination of those running for president. This is so important I can't stress it enough. The people of Nevada need to know this!!!!

THIS IS HOW THE REPUBLICAN PARTY WILL BE DESTROYED IN NEVADA.

FF

 

[UtahApocalypse]

this is news?? has been the EXACT thing that everyone predicted for months. they never planned to reconvene, it was a blind threat to try and stop the rump convention.

Now its going to be a battle in front of the credentials committee. Not that it will go good.

 

[brooklyn]

This is exactly what we believed these s---bags would do to the people of Nevada.
No, the media is not covering this. Any surprise? Liar Lowden has said they would not ask the delegates to reconvene now "due to the state of the economy" and "would not be fair to ask the delegates to incur the expense of reconvening".
What a crock of s---t! We knew they would do this. We had no problem reconvening in June and had the GOP told everyone to attend, the issues would all be settled. Not however the way the corrupt GOP would like it settled.
It now becomes a legal battle. Should the party be allowed to dictate the voice of the state of Nevada? This stinks of voter manipulation and fraud.
The battle continues. We won't back down.

 

[HOLLYWOOD]

I just can't wait to hear how CNN spins this so that it sounds like the GOP was defending itself from a bunch of kooks. sheesh. You know it's coming.

It all Depends on how much MONEY/FAVORS both the NVGOP and the GOP want to SPEND on CNN/MSM.

MSM corporate sells out, all the time. This should be a Class Action lawsuit against the NVGOP, any other entities involved with related elections tampering.

It's all over the RP Meetup.com groups, here's one NV RP supporters message to the media:

Dear Editor,

After reading the last press release by the Nevada Republican Party leadership (Nevada GOP says it won't reconvene its convention) I find it sad that the present leadership of a once respected political party would put that same party in the swirling waters knowing full well that Americans that have had enough burdensome taxation and constitutional ignorance from their “leaders” are the very same people who pulled the little handle. An attempt to present a negative image of “knowledgeable Americans” by calling them “Ron Paul Followers” is at best distasteful. This immature tactic needs to be limited to kindergarten playgrounds where it is acceptable, not in your newspaper.

The Nevada GOP convention on April 26, 2008 at the Peppermill Resort was a prime example of playing “follow the leader” while the real Nevada GOP convention convened on June 28 at the Grand Sierra Resort theme was “follow the law.” I can attest to this since I video taped both events and along with top legal experts in this town and nationwide have studied the words, actions, and lawful compliance of all presenters on these complete audio/video “minutes.”

The arrogance and continued charade by the present GOP “leadership,” now disappointingly joined by Bob Beers, is appalling. I would hope they would voluntarily step down for trying to force their desires on the people rather than honoring those popular desires of the people. “Honorable” is a virtuous title bestowed by the people, not a title assigned by political position or persuasion.

Sincerely,

delegate

here's an article out of Vegas:

http://www.lasvegassun.com/blogs/early-line/2008/jul/17/nevada-gop-wont-reconvene-convention/

 

[Paul.Bearer.of.Injustice]

Quiet, please!
The GOP tribunal speaks!

f**k this Star Chamber bullshit.

 

[brooklyn]

The slate mentioned in the Sun article is almost guaranteed to be the slate we voted down at the April convention.
Voter manipulation, fraud, tampering, etc., etc. It goes on and on.
There is no honor with these people. It is all self serving, ass licking scratch my back and I'll scratch yours bull shit politics and should be used as a classic example of reasons to clean house and elect people who want to serve the people, not push the agenda of party leaders.

 

[acptulsa]

Who was it that charged us once upon a time (say, seven score and six years ago) to make sure that "this government of the people, by the people and for the people shall not perish from the earth"? Was it really a Republican?

Cutting the people out of the process is a violation of their bylaws, isn't it? Time to rump!

 

[HOLLYWOOD]

The whole game is RIGGED....

Now the 2 FIXED BOONDOGGLES at the DNC and RNC... are charged to the American TAXPAYERS.

Damn, the American taxpayers are flipping the BILL for Conventions SECURITY which CONGRESS wrote out for $200 MILLION. ($100 MILLION for each convention)

$200 MILLION for 2 conventions in security alone...

"I Pledge Allegiance to the Party... for which IT stands, Indivisible, with Censor & Dictatorship for ALL"