King County GOP leader boots caucus outside after Ron Paul backers take over

[sailingaway]

Over the weekend, Republicans in the 37th Legislative District gathered to choose delegates to the state convention.

The caucus started out Saturday morning inside Dimmitt Middle School. But it didn't end inside the building.

After supporters of Texas Congressman Ron Paul elected one of their own to chair of the meeting, the gathering was booted to an outside basketball court by King County Republican Party Chairwoman Lori Sotelo.

The move came after attendees irritated Sotelo by rejecting her choice to run the caucus - former King County Councilman David Irons.

Instead, the group voted for Tamara Smilanich, a Paul supporter.

That prompted Sotelo to declare the meeting was no longer a Republican Party event - but a Ron Paul campaign event.

more lulz at link:

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politicsnorthwest/2018061271_king_co_gop_leader_boots_caucu.html

[TheGrinch]

Haha, when they didn't get their way, she just takes their ball and goes home? Way to be mature about it...

Seriously the media and establishment are starting to act extremely childish (and not just like their normal dickish selves). It's just getting pathetic, and they know their grip is slipping...


BTW, I read the title wrong and you almost had me scared there, but that's awesome!!

[sailingaway]

I think she looks ridiculous.

[gerryb]

MOAR

[mosquitobite]

Ky. GOP seeks to enforce loyalty, avoid 'embarrassing' split at convention, 4th Dist. chairman says (http://mycn2.com/politics/ky-gop-seeks-to-enforce-loyalty-avoid-embarrassing-split-at-convention-4th-dist-chairman-says)

Why is it only "embarrassing" when it's the constituents that speak up? Why is it ok for incumbents/establishment to attack, but "embarrassing" when it's in reverse?

I got an idea - how about WELCOMING and inviting the new people INTO the party?! What an idea!

[specsaregood]

"There is no other campaign that feels the need to poke the party in the eye like the Ron Paul campaign," said Sotelo. "For heaven's sake stop hitting us with a firehose."

That ain't a firehose Ms. Sotelo.

[sailingaway]

That ain't a firehose Ms. Sotelo.

does she kick other people out to the parking lot if they vote a way she doesn't like?

Who exactly is the one hitting people with firehoses?

[sailingaway]

This is part of what Doug is talking about in his article (in another thread)

[Omnica]

And in other news, a scientific study found the sky to be blue.

[sailingaway]

yeah. This is the same county that broke its rules and had the party unilaterally appoint PCOs who are automatic delegates, and also book a venue for the caucus so small not all could fit, and instead of moving outside, 1000 people simply were turned away and couldn't vote. The campaign formally challenged the PCOs so we will see what happens with that.

[JK/SEA]

Here's a local blog site i check out often. It has a story on Sotelo, but its probably nothing you have'nt read before. But still an interesting blog.

https://thereaganwing.wordpress.com/

[sailingaway]

Here's a local blog site i check out often. It has a story on Sotelo, but its probably nothing you have'nt read before. But still an interesting blog.

https://thereaganwing.wordpress.com/

lol! I've bookmarked that blog -- thanks!

[sailingaway]

bump

[libertybrewcity]

http://thereaganwing.files.wordpress.com/2008/12/lori-demandingcap.jpg


Honestly, I don't think she cares about the who wins. She just wants power and hates losing it.

[LibertyEagle]

Here's the video in that blog....

http://thereaganwing.wordpress.com/2012/04/22/sotelo-shoots-herself-in-37th-district-foot-unbelievable-footage/#more-19624

[JK/SEA]

http://thereaganwing.files.wordpress.com/2008/12/lori-demandingcap.jpg


Honestly, I don't think she cares about the who wins. She just wants power and hates losing it.

good pic. The raised right arm looks like a salute of some kind. Not really sure though. Maybe she was waving at a Paul supporter. Who knows.

[sailingaway]

looks like she didn't want her picture taken

[KEEF]

good pic. The raised right arm looks like a salute of some kind. Not really sure though. Maybe she was waving at a Paul supporter. Who knows.

Yeah with that sticker on her chest that looks like is says third reich I definitely was thinking she was saluting too.

[JK/SEA]

looks like she was in the middle of saying..'heil'....naw..she was reaching out to focus the lens...

[P3ter_Griffin]

Sorry if this vid has already been posted.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7tQU7Qa7oA

[kathy88]

good pic. The raised right arm looks like a salute of some kind. Not really sure though. Maybe she was waving at a Paul supporter. Who knows.

I think she was admiring her jangling elephants and the way the sun glintz off her fake nails.... I could be wrong, though.

[Anti Federalist]

That ain't a firehose Ms. Sotelo.

ROFLING!!

I am entertained.

+rep

[kathy88]

ROFLING!!

I am entertained.

+rep

HOW did I miss that? Nice catch.