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I remember the trek as if it was yesterday; the long, four-day 3,800 mile journey from Canton, Ohio to Sacramento, California, the last stretch of pavement all downhill on Interstate 80 past the foothills to rest in Rocklin, California. When we arrived our children were 6 and 8-years old respectively. Today the oldest is in college and our youngest is battling junior-seniority as she prepares to graduate in May of 2011. When we set-up camp in California our marriage was just 11-years mature. This year my wife and I will celebrate our 22nd year as one. The past decade features a quick love affair with California; her beautiful, geography and her climate are simply amazing. But the future looks concerning for our family, and most families, trying to live the California dream.

This is truth inside of advertising; the "Green Police" is exactly where California is headed. The environmental "Green Police" riding around on Segues trumping local law enforcement officials drinking from styrofoam cups while working their beat. The government's "Green Police" invading of hot tubs, kitchen sinks and grocery store checkouts. California's "Cap and Trade" law called AB32 is the exact representation of this commercial for the private sector. Rather than incentives, government will use fines, fees and a process of a profit elimination to get their standards implemented. What follows AB32 is a private (residential) protocol comparable to California's restrictions on 'wood burning fireplaces' and toilet bowls.

I spoke with Meg Whitman and Team Poizner's Jim Bognet today. Steve Poizner's press conference was the talk of the state this week, that is until Carly Fiorina decided it was time to represent conservatives as "Sheeple" with her 'demon sheep' Internet vignette in her bid to be the nominee for US Senate. But Poizner's presser wins as the week's top political story by a nose ... a sheep's nose possibly. I have been miffed by Monday's charges since I first heard them on the conference call at 11AM. Sure, you can make an argument that Meg Whitman is trying to shove Poizner into a new race by enticing him to wait until 2012. And Poizner makes a solid point about respecting the people's vote and hearing the issues with real debates being avoided.

Just a few thoughts from my perspective inside of the "Belly of the Beast". There seems to be some evidence of class envy and class warfare inside of the Republican Party - and evidence that the DNA has taken hold within some conservatives. Carly Fiornia's biggest problem rests with her HP past. Steve Poizner has accomplished one thing with his Monday Morning Massacre; he has at least recruited one new supporter. And the Maldonado confirmation features more strategy than content. Four stories from Sacramento that have great impact on our future campaigns, candidates and ideology as conservative Republicans. Your comments are welcome.