Didn’t You Get the Memo, Duh?

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In honor of President Bush’s visit to California, GOP Chairman Sundheim sent out a flowery release mentioning that “We are pleased that he (President Bush) is visiting our great state” and “his presence here will benefit all Republicans.”

Well, there is one Republican who won’t be benefiting - Governor Schwarzenegger.

It appears that the CA Republican Party forgot to give the GOP Chairman a copy of the “Bush Visit Talking Points” so we thought we would take the opportunity to send him the latest draft that we found in a fifth floor copy machine over at the Capitol:

MEMO

To: Chairman Sundheim
Fr: Karen Hanretty
Dt: October 20, 2005
Re: Bush Visit Updated Talking Points (Please pin these to your coat)

1) President Bush is not bringing any federal aid to California. Remember – NO mention of that “Collectinator” line!

2) We are not pleased about this visit, it is “ill-timed”.

3) Bush is welcome back after Thanksgiving – preferably when Arnold is in China.

4) President Bush is taking needed money from California. (Face it, Duff. Without Arnold raking in the dough for us, the entire party apparatus would be whittled down to just you and me.)

5) We need money to pay for our multitude of consultants – (Duff you saw the bill, Murphy’s tower ain’t cheap).

6) Arnold owns California (remember Bush lost CA big in 2004).

7) We only like good Republicans preferably Mike Murphy clients (McCain Good – Bush Bad).

8) Arnold can’t be distracted by President and his big plane – Duff please stay focused on “reform”.

9) Arnold can’t meet with Bush – Duff please throw out that “the Governor had a long standing commitment” line. That seems to work.

10) Next time the press calls, just let Rob or I handle it.

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