The Republican Party in California: Where Do We Go from Here? (7/10/09)

from Uncommon Exchange with Sen. Abel Maldonado held on June 11, 2009

The Republican Party in California: Where Do We Go from Here?

Abe Maldonado, California State Senator
Joe Tuman, Professor of Political and Legal Communications, San Francisco State University
Tom Del Beccaro, Vice Chair, California Republican Party
Carla Marinucci, Political Writer, San Francisco Chronicle

In the wake of significant Democratic victories in the congressional and presidential elections, Republicans are divided over the best way to move forward and regain political ground. The debate is playing out on both the national and regional stage: In California, the months-long budget showdown revealed a split among Republican officials. Join us to hear from some of the major players in the California GOP about the future of the party.

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