Capitol Chat: California Republicans Rethink Approach In 2019 Thursday, February 28, 2019 | Sacramento, CA Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin. Jessica Patterson kisses her husband Wes moments after after being elected California's GOP chair.Andrew Nixon / CapRadio California Republicans are forging a new path forward in 2019 to stay relevant in a Democratic stronghold. Last weekend, the state GOP selected Jessica Patterson to lead, which makes her the first Latina to hold the state party chair position. CapRadio's Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler joins us to talk about Patterson and the GOP's new approach.