GOP ENDORSES ARNOLD FOR 2006!
Republicans want Arnold back in 2006!
Reported By: TheARNOLDFANS.com Staff
Tuesday, February 15, 2005

Although Gov. Schwarzenegger has not revealed whether he will seek re-election or come back to a film career, the California Republican Party on Sunday changed a party rule and endorsed The Oak 16 months before the 2006 gubernatorial primary.

Delegates at the state GOP convention decided to make an exception to the party's policy of not endorsing candidates before the primary elections so Republicans can pay some early expenses ‹ such as bulk mailing and voter registration ‹ should Schwarzenegger decide to run again.

"The Democratic Party is already raising money to field candidates for this office," said Karen Hanretty, a party spokeswoman. "To remain competitive, the party had to make this necessary, one-time rule change."

A voice vote on the endorsement was "overwhelmingly supportive of the governor," Hanretty said.

The proposal caused longtime GOP activist Dora Kingsley to resign her seat on the party rules committee on Friday. Kingsley, who did not attend Sunday's convention, said she thought making an exception for Schwarzenegger could result in the loss of voter confidence by discouraging Arnold's challengers.

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TheARNOLDFANS.com Staff