A letter to the GOP

I have always appreciated your support and your advice, There seems to be some real miscommunication in the party, however.

I did not realize that this OPR meeting this weekend was a speaking engagement, nor did I receive any invitation. While my opponent had an opportunity to address the people of this state, I was out gathering petitions for the tax initiative. Kerry Ferguson emphasized that the weekend training session series was only for non-declared candidates. Since I filed my FEC paperwork, I figured I was a 'declared' candidate.

As a PCP, a Pachy, a donor, an county volunteer coordinator, and a candidate, I would have expected to receive an invitation to this event. And in the event that I was not there, I would expect that my candidacy would have been announced to the attendees and that my campaign materials would be made available. As it was, those attending this event saw only the endorsement of the party of Sid Leiken.

This does not appear to be the impartiality that I was told would be presented by the party in a contested primary race. I would like to hope that the next time there is an event I will be told about it far enough in advance that I can make arrangements to attend. Since I am speaking around the state now, I need to know at least 2 weeks in advance so that I can coordinate the schedules with my manager.

Thank-you for your usual support and impartiality!

Jaynee