◼ The action takes place at JW Marriott at L.A. Live - Sacramento Bee/Capitol Alert
The California Republican Party starts its three-day fall convention today in Los Angeles with an all-day presidential straw poll followed by a dinner featuring Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann, who's running for president, and Rep. Jeff Denham of Atwater, who's not....
Saturday's schedule is even longer. Presidential candidates Rep. Ron Paul of Texas and Rep. Thaddeus McCotter of Michigan will speak at the Lincoln Clubs breakfast. Lunch features Rep. Darrell Issa of Vista and radio talk show host Dennis Prager. Dinner speakers include Rep. Mary Bono Mack of Palm Springs, Board of Equalization member Michelle Steel, state Sen. Mimi Walters of Laguna Niguel, and Assembly Republican leader Connie Conway of Tulare.
