Republican Disasters - "Get Over It?"

Last weekend Brian Sullivan, Minnesota's Republican National Committeeman, told the MN GOP convention that if they are in the dumps, feeling blue, feeling down to just "get over it!" Sullivan, lost in 2002 to Tim Pawlenty for the MN GOP endorsement for Governor. Many establishment GOP insiders say that Sullivan has been promised the governor's endorsement for 2010, if Pawlenty doesn't run again.

I admit I like Brian Sullivan, a lot more now then I did in 2002. However, I have started questioning his judgment. His speech rang hollow when he said that "When Republicans act like Democrats, Democrats win." Why do I feel this way? Sullivan has sat on the MN GOP executive committee for a long time now and has allowed an out of control leadership to lead this party down the path to a crushing defeat in 2006 and another one that will happen this November.

Sullivan has allowed the party leadership to ramrod the party rank and file through fear and hate for anyone who challenges their power grabbing authority and heavy handed methods. You build winning parties by bringing people together with common goals not by tearing them apart pitting one interest against another.

Perhaps the reason Brian Sullivan has not stepped forward to exert any positive leadership is that he doesn't want to risk the promises that have been made to him. Minnesota's GOP is in need for leadership, the recent state convention proved just how badly it is needed. It is time for real leaders to step forward. I question whether Brian Sullivan has what it takes to be that leader?

Comments

[danmc88]

I also like Brian Sullivan, and the idea of him running for governor again gives me warm fuzzies, but I, too have concerns that he's been sitting in the RNC, and state executive committee too long. I worry that that kind of long exposure to party insiders may have cost him some perspective.

By the way he bailed out of the State Central Committee meeting, I got the feeling he knew it was all BS and didn't want to waste his time, or sit and smile through it, which could be an encouraging sign. Not sure if I read him right there, though.

[Amendment X]

I met with and asked an Executive Committee Member about the horrible way the MNGOP handled Sue Jeffers at the CD2 Convention (there were paid MNGOP staffers at the CD2 Convention that handed out unauthorized hit pieces on Sue as she was about to address the CD2 Convention. Again, paid MNGOP staffers). I also asked about the way Sue was jacked around at the state convention in 2006. Brian Sullivan's name was mentioned as having voiced opposition to Sue and how she was going to be denied the opportunity to speak or to be endorsed. I told this Exec Comm member that the MNGOP was acting exactly like the Democrats.
I agree with Brian Sullivan when he says "When Republicans act like Democrats, Democrats win."
Brian is right. So, when is he going to develop a spine and tell the MNGOP Exec Comm to stop acting like Dems?