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« Indiana University Leadership | Main | Bush beats LBJ in spending » September 26, 2005Washington Republicans Drop 11th CommandmentThe Washington state GOP's 11th commandment -- Thou shall not speak ill of other Republicans -- "was repealed at a weekend meeting of the party's executive committee," the Seattle Times reports. "The Reagan-era rule was supposed to ensure a sort of Marquess of Queensberry rules for Republicans running against each other in primary elections. A campaign attack against a fellow Republican was punishable by a $5,000 fine and the loss of any support from the party." The party dropped the rule arguing it served more to protect incumbents than anything else. "In place of the commandment, Republicans are drafting a code of ethics they hope will keep their candidates on good behavior." Posted by Joshua Claybourn at September 26, 2005 09:27 AM CommentsI think this could be a big mistake for WA Republicans. Chris Vance, the state GOP chairman, is a mudslinger who plays dirty. He's also likely to run in 2006 for the US Senate seat presently occupied by Maria Cantwell. I'm worried about that primary when several prominent Republicans face off in the primary. In an attempt to secure the nomination, he'll likely cause a messy primary fight that may harm GOP chances in November against Cantwell. Posted by: FarmerDell at September 26, 2005 02:06 PM | permalink Post a comment |
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