Annointed?

Back to the political blogging.

Late yesterday I received a column in my e-mail. The column is from Kerry Thomas up in far reaches of Wisconsin, Vilas County. He is growing frustrated with the GOP in this state over its seemingly far from neutral stance in a nomination process. This relates to the contest brewing over the 8th District Congressional nomination.

To Wisconsin's Voters and My Fellow Republicans:

Has the Republican Party in Wisconsin become just another political patronage party? As a loyal Republican, it pains me to have to write this. But for the long term good of my party, I feel I have no choice.

The impetus of this came from a "Forum in the Park" event held in St. Germain on August 23. Begun as an event to showcase Congressman Mark Green and his gubernatorial bid, the list of invited Republican speakers, candidates all, grew to include Assemblyman Dan Meyer, Attorney General candidate J.B. Van Hollen, Jean Hundertmark, candidate for Lt. Governor, and Assembly Speaker John Gard, who is now a candidate for Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District.

Notably absent from the guest list was Assemblywoman Terri McCormick, who is also a candidate for Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District. Remember, the Republican Party has an official policy of neutrality when it comes to fellow Republicans competing for elected office. [emphasis added]

Visit Kerry's website for the complete column.