“I introduced the resolution because I think it expressed serious concerns that many delegates have about the appointment of Susan Kennedy and some disagreements on other policy issues.”
“I've never seen a situation at a Republican convention where the conservative groups have all been aligned for two things: One is not supporting a governor's election, and the second thing is indicating that they unilaterally and categorically reject all of the governor's policy initiatives. This governor has gotten a free pass from conservatives for two years. The party is over.”
“Conservatives have become increasingly more disturbed. This governor got a free pass from conservatives for two years because of the recall, and because of the euphoria of the idea that we have a Republican instead of a Democrat. But that party is over.”
“These are pretty basic principles. All we're talking about are things like a balanced budget and the idea of not increasing bonded indebtedness. I think we all believe in these basic Republican principles.”
