Ethics

Michigan GOP County Chair Not Happy with McCain

By Ed Brayton

Republican officials in Michigan are trying to put a brave face on the McCain campaign's withdrawal from the state, but at least one county GOP chairman is having none of that. Politico reports:

"If you are going to end visits to the state by McCain/ Palin, do it," urged Jack Waldvogel, Chairman of the Emmet County GOP in a message obtained by Politico. "Just don't formally announce that you are 'pulling out' of Michigan, and then come back two days later asking the base core of support to 'keep working.' What a slap in the face to all the thousands of people who have been energized by the addition of Sarah Palin to the ticket. I've been involved in County Party politics and organization for 40 years, and this is the biggest dumbass stunt I have ever seen."

Waldvogel added later in the message: "He has given up on our State? What a total and complete crock of crap. Again, I think McCain owes the Republicans and the People of Michigan a HUGE APOLOGY. SOON!"

I don't think he's gonna be on McCain's Christmas card list this year.

Full post as published by Dispatches from the Culture Wars on October 08, 2008 (boomark / email).