RNC Resolution: Support Core GOP Principles or get no GOP Support New Republican Resolution

This new National GOP resolution came to me from my local Tulsa County GOP. The resolution tells Republican candidates to "Standby by the platform or we will not support you."

If you are interested in how the Republican platform includes the U.S. Constitution, you will find it here.
If you want to know why the following resolution came about, read Dede Scozzafava race in the NY23rd.
After enraged Americas pounded Republicans for their support of the wrong candidate in NY23, and their early jump to support Florida governor, Charlie Crist for the U.S. Senate, this resolution was needed.

RESOLUTION CONCERNING PARTY SUPPORT OF CANDIDATES

WHEREAS, the Republican National Committee, the National Republican Congressional Committee and the National Republican Senatorial Committee have recently supported primary or special election candidates who professed allegiance to the Republican Party but who, as their circumstances changed and to serve their own interests, turned against the Republican Party and became or supported a candidate of another party; and

WHEREAS, many Republican leaders and Republican organizations were undermined and lost credibility as a result of the actions of such candidates; and

WHEREAS, there will be many more decisions regarding the support of candidates, and many more opportunities to enhance or diminish the credibility of Republicans and Republican organizations, in the coming election cycle; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Republican National Committee urges its leadership and the leadership of all Republican organizations to carefully screen the record and statements of all candidates who profess to be Republicans and who desire the support of Republican leaders and Republican organizations, and determine that they wholeheartedly support the core principles and positions of the Republican Party as expressed in the Platform of the Republican Party adopted at the 2008 National Convention; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Republican National Committee urges that no support, financial or otherwise, be given to candidates who clearly do not support the core principles and positions of the Republican Party as expressed in the Platform of the Republican Party adopted in the 2008 National Convention.

Adopted by the Republican National Committee, January 29, 2010

Read the Republican platform here.

Matt Burns is DeDe Scozzafava Ex Campaign Manager: Burns Endorses Doug Hoffman

DeDe Scozzafava, a New York Republican, dropped out of her bid for the U.S. House from New York's 23rd district and endorsed her Democrat opponent, David Owens. Assemblywoman Scozzafava's ex-campaign manager endorsed Hoffman.

New York 23rd Congressional District

Republican Burns took a stab at defending Scozzafava's "capable" legislating, but said he disagrees with her decision to back Democrat Owens:

I am supporting Doug Hoffman, because denying Nancy Pelosi another foot soldier is vital to restoring fiscal responsibility and common sense in Washington.

Mr. Burns said he agreed with Newt Gingrich:

...the party needs to recruit both moderates and conservatives if it expects to pick up seats in '10. He said he agrees with ex-Speaker/ex-Scozzafava backer Newt Gingrich (R) that the party needs to find candidates that fit their districts. Burns: "Otherwise, it's going to be tough to take back the House."

Perhaps Burns didn't hear the latest from Newt:

The age of party leaders picking people is over.

This is both a tribute to the power of the national conservative movement to define an issue and a commentary on the populist anger against politics-as-usual.

 Burns did the right thing. Scozzafava was not statesman-like, and Doug Hoffman is the only conservative who has run in this race, or is running in this race.

Related:
Scozzafava endorses David Owens, Newt calls Scozzafava's exit left, "statesmanlike."

Newt Backs Doug Hoffman: Gingrich Age of Party leaders Picking People is Over

NRCC Backs Doug Hoffman: RNC Backs Doug Hoffman

NRCC wastes $900,000 on Scozzafava: What is the RNCC doing for Hoffman now?

RINO DeDe Scozzafava Quits NY23: Hoffman NRCC Funds Available? 

Doug Hoffman and Sarah Palin's Endorsement

NRCC Backs Doug Hoffman: RNC Backs Doug Hoffman

The NRCC is backing Doug Hoffman, officially, for the NY23 Republican candidate, now that RINO DeDe Hoffman exited left. See post election update below.

Doug Hoffman

The NRCC released this statement yesterday (snippets):

With Assemblywoman Scozzafava suspending her campaign, we urge voters to support Doug Hoffman's candidacy in New York's 23rd Congressional District.

"He is the only active candidate in the race who supports lower taxes, fiscal responsibility and opposes Nancy Pelosi's agenda of government-run healthcare, more government and less jobs.

"We look forward to welcoming Doug Hoffman into the House Republican Conference as we work together for the good of our nation."

From the RNC's Michael Steele:

Effective immediately, the RNC will endorse and support the conservative candidate in the race, Doug Hoffman. Doug's campaign will receive the financial backing of the RNC, and get-out-the-vote efforts to defeat Bill Owens on Tuesday.

With three days to go to funnel some funds to Hoffman, I'm waiting for the NRCC's next move, and it better be quick. A check of NRCC Chairman, Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX) website shows no official statement from him.

If you have not heard Newt Gingrich's phenomenal statement about the Republican Party, read this: Age of Party Leaders Picking People is Over.

My post election message to Newt Gingrich and party leaders:

Doug Hoffman Loses NY23: Conservatives Win Battle of Principle

Related:

Scozzafava endorses David Owens, Newt calls Scozzafava's exit left, "statesmanlike."

Newt Backs Doug Hoffman: Gingrich Age of Party leaders Picking People is Over

NRCC wastes $900,000 on Scozzafava: What is the RNCC doing for Hoffman now?

RINO DeDe Scozzafava Quits NY23: Hoffman NRCC Funds Available? 

Doug Hoffman and Sarah Palin's Endorsement