As expected, money trumped all other considerations. John Thrasher, millionaire registered lobbyist, was elected State Chairman of the Republican Party of Florida.
The election wasn't even close: Thrasher 135, Sharron Day (viewed as the grassroots favorite) 85.
While this was the expected outcome, it is important none the less. We now have yet another indication that the RPOF is just going to be about money.
And we're not talking little $50 or $100 contributions. No sir, this is BIG FAT CORPORATE special interest money. You see, because of campaign finance laws, each candidate state-level candidate can only collect $500 per individual supporter.
The main purpose of RPOF is to act as a repository for the big six and seven figure checks from lobbyists. These million dollar checks go to the party chairman who is able to accept them because of our campaign finance 'reforms'.
Now Mr. 'Money Bags' Thrasher will be able to dole out the cash to his favored RINO Republicans and keep the special interests satisfied with preferential legislation.
Many Republicans had hoped that Sharron Day winning might signal a new, more grassroots oriented party. Today's results speak otherwise.
Now starts the consideration of whether RPOF will EVER become a party of small government and lower taxes.
Why? Because big business (and their well-heeled lobbyists) want a bigger government that doles out bigger taxpayer funded projects!
Mr. and Mrs. Sunshine Republican, I have some bad news for you. Your party has been sold and you are left holding an empty bag.
But not to worry. Mr. Thrasher has reached into his deep pockets and pulled out a couple of coins. Perhaps you can go down to the store and buy that new stuffed elephant you always wanted.
Nick Egoroff
Admin: Restore The Republican Party Of Florida
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