AP News
(2009-07-03 07:34:26)
San Francisco is famous for its liberal atmosphere and residents-especially with a thriving gay and lesbian community in the Castro District-but like all other areas in the vast United States, it is impossible to make blanket demographic statements. It is the fourth most populous city in California.
While the majority of San Francisco locals are registered Democrats, there is still a Republican presence. The GOP, which recently ended eight years in control of the White House, still holds the Californian governorship in the person of Arnold Schwarzenegger. A moderate Republican, he has faced some criticism after winning the recall of Gray Davis in 2003 because of his unpopular attitudes toward green energy and oil drilling.
Generally, the San Francisco Republican Party claims to stand for equal opportunity, justice, and individual liberty. The specific platforms related to the party include opposing legislation that limits retail businesses, enforcing 2003's "No Child Left Behind Act," and struggling against non-citizen voting in any election, among other principles. Beyond all else, San Franciscans often fight for the right to free speech and free expression, and Republicans are no exception. It is easy to contribute and get involved, just follow the instructions on the website.
