proposition 13

 The rednecks who run the party may not remember it today, but the first sign that conservatism matters did not arise in Jerry Falwell's backyard, but in California.  Thirty years ago, voters in California shocked every person in power and voted for Proposition 13,  the legendary proposition which capped property taxes and set the stage for the Reagan Revolution two years later.  That's why your friends and families in other states are jealous that no matter how ridiculously over-priced California homes are, just one mention of the property tax rules under Proposition 13 and you just left them dumbfounded as Podunk County hikes property taxes several times a year with no restriction on depreciating property.  

Thirty years later, now that Californians are essentially a dilettante population prone to swooning to every possible Left-wing fad there is, you might assume that they are itching to undo Proposition 13.  Not so, not so at all.  Proposition 13 is very popular in California according to a recent poll:  a whopping 59% thinks it's a good thing, including, hold your breath, 56% of Democrats.  The admiration towards Proposition 13 is deep.  When asked whether they want to lessen the requirement to raise taxes, 59% said no.  

It's not a mystery folks, any Republican who raises taxes is going to find themselves in the shitter. This is a warning to Schwarzenegger that raising taxes will obliterate his political career.  

Republicans in the state need to communicate how essential Proposition 13 is to the livelihood of all people in California.  Proposition 13 is key to making housing affordable, and preserving diverse communities.  The party also need to communicate that "bonds" which voters think is free money, is a stealth tax raise.