It not easy standing up for what is right. It's even harder when faced with an entrenched political machine that simply can't let go of power. The caucus for the 37th legislative district of Washington's King County was held on April 21, 2012, amid heavy handed tactics by King County GOP political operative Lori Sotelo. A video of a portion of the proceedings can be viewed below.
As if to set the tone for what was to follow, elected precinct delegates were faced with what amounted to a $10.00 admission charge, to participate in the delegate selection process. Once the caucus had begun, Seattle area REALTOR and Ron Paul supporter Tamra Smilanich, was elected to the position of permanent chair of the caucus, by majority vote.
Upon Ms. Smilanich’s election, Sotelo, King County Republican Party Chairwoman, announced that the caucus to be adjourned, complaining that Smilanich had 'taken over' the caucus, at the behest of the Ron Paul campaign. Sotelo ordered those gathered to vacate the building... More>>
© 2012 – Craig Portwood
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