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Bradley in DC
08-09-2007, 10:00 AM
http://hotlineblog.nationaljournal.com/archives/2006/11/the_daily_troik_23.html

November 20, 2006

The Daily Troika: It's Saul Over

MI district 3 chair Dave DiShaw ended his campaign for MI GOP chair this weekend as rival and current chair Saul Anuzis endorsed a semi-open primary. DiShaw sent a letter to GOPers saying that while "there was significant support for a new Chairman," there was not "overwhelming consensus that change at the top was the only way to achieve our aim of a rededicated, renewed Michigan Republican Party." DiShaw said Anuzis had agreed to "Act on the concerns of the local grassroots leadership." Local elected officials "and grassroots leaders should have a say in who their field representatives are, how they function, and what strategies are used in local races." Also: "Create better strategies with regard to the Election Day Operation program, particularly the credential and challenging logistics." And: "Communicate with grassroots and party leaders via regular phone consultation and make sure that all party leadership is a part of the decision making process." Finally: "Use more caution in selecting GOTV lists that are based on micro-targeting data." Anuzis responded, thanking Republicans for "sharing in this dialogue and for being a part of this Grand Old Party."

Anuzis had, in the past, supported a closed primary or caucus, types of contests which generally favor more conservative candidates because they disproportionately empower the party's activists. Sen. John McCain won Michigan's open primary in 2000, and Anuzis's work to change the rules was a major reason why McCain's allies in the state did not trust him. Assuming no one else files to run against him, Anuzis will be re-elected in 2/07 at the MI GOP convention in Grand Rapids.