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Spokane County GOP drew hard lines at their convention, demanding candidates reject Democratic endorsements unless the party publicly disavows “Democratic Socialists” or Communists — framing it as a battle against forces they say “hate America.” The tension spiked around Councilman Michael Cathcart, who’s running for county auditor and has received Democratic backing, sparking anonymous texts to delegates and fiery speeches about waning Republican power. Delegates also adopted a new platform steeped in Christian values, ditching secessionist rhetoric while keeping core issues like marriage and life, plus odd resolutions on election security and even weather modification. The biggest fight? Whether strict candidate rules — including tax repeal mandates — will unify or fracture the party, with some warning they’ll hurt growth while others insist defining principles is non-negotiable.

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