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After Irreconcilable Differences Lead To Split With GOP, Alan Keyes Invited To Party
Lancaster, PA- Responding to news that former Reagan administration official Alan Keyes has officially left the Republican Party, (http://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/2008-04-16-keyes_N.htm) Constitution Party National Committee Chairman Jim Clymer applauded the move and extended Keyes an invitation to become part of the fastest-growing third party- the Constitution Party
“You can almost hear a nationwide standing ovation. Ambassador Keyes joins millions of Americans abandoning the party that long ago abandoned them. Keyes had the courage to say what a lot of folks have been thinking for years- that the Republican Party’s leadership is way out of touch with its base”, Clymer added, saying: “ We encourage Dr. Keyes and his supporters to discover there’s a perfect fit for them. We no longer have to endure elected officials who defy the will of the people. There is an option in the Constitution Party”.
Former United Nations Ambassador Alan Keyes announced his break with the Republican Party at a speech in Hazleton, Pa, a city known for Mayor Lou Barletta’s aggressive efforts to stop illegal immigration.
Keyes said the two political parties now controlling our government are “a sham” and encouraged his audience to demand a return to the way the founding fathers meant it to be when they wrote the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence.
Keyes said the “Republican Party has come to a dark and confused place.” ““Dark and confused” are terms that apply to the Republican Party’s handling of just about every issue facing America today”, Clymer noted, agreeing with Keyes. “From appalling complicity in the illegal invasion, to historic trade deficits, assaults on civil liberties and out of control spending, the Republicans have sold out their base time and again. Alan Keyes’s break with the GOP is a real shot in the arm for Americans who’ve come to the conclusion the Republicans can no longer be considered the party of conservatives”, Clymer added.
The Constitution Party, the largest and fastest-growing third party based on voter registration (Ballot Access News) will choose a presidential candidate at its national convention, April 23- 26th in Kansas City, Missouri.(http://constitutionparty.com/view_events.php). Dr. Keyes is scheduled to address the gathering of delegates from all 50 states. Alan Keyes will be encouraged to offer delegates his plan for returning America to its constitutional foundation.
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Chuck Baldwin Announces Availability for Constitution Party Presidential Nomination
Chuck Baldwin released the following statement on 10 April 2008:
"I have been pleased to be an active member of the Constitution Party for several years and was honored to have been chosen as the party's Vice-Presidential nominee in 2004."
"Should the Constitution Party decide to nominate me as its Presidential candidate in 2008, I would be honored to accept."
(For more information about Chuck Baldwin, go to http://www.chuckbaldwinlive.com/index.php)
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David County Convention Stresses Education
By LeeAnn Hansen
The Davis County Constitution Party held their convention at the Centerville Library on Saturday, 29 March 2008. There seemed to be an unplanned theme that most of the speakers at the county convention mentioned. That is the need to bring not only like-minded friends into the party and into political activity but also to help educate friends who currently feel that every thing the government is doing is OK.
Keynote speaker Sheryl Fluckiger said we should give them milk before meat and convince them of constitutional principles rather than delve into any "conspiracy theories". County Chairman Bob Moultrie challenged every member to spend 30 minutes a week talking with friends about the party and giving them a brochure.
We were able to meet and mingle with the following candidates:
Richard D. Proctor . . . for State Auditor
David A. Armstrong . . for Leg. District #17
Robert G. Moultrie . . for Leg. District #20
Jorgina Hancock . . . . for Senate District #23
Seth Lisonbee for Leg. District #13 and Cory Seegmiller for Leg. District #20 couldn't come but had representatives speak for them.
All of these candidates are top notch individuals who are capable of doing a great job if elected. I wish all of you could have been there to meet them. I am anxious to encourage my friends to vote for these great people.
The party needs money at three levels.
- Nationally we need to send money to support a presidential candidate.
- Statewide we need to send money to support the radio ad campaign that has begun in smaller Utah markets.
- Locally we need to send money to fund the campaigns of our Davis County candidates.
All funds may be sent to:
Constitution Party of Utah
P. O. Box 1215
Bountiful, UT 84010
Reldon White, the party's state treasurer, will allocate the funds. Just send a note with your check stating where you want you donation to go. Bob Moultrie suggested that we each contribute $20 per month beginning now through October. We have 205 known members in the county so if we each just gave $3 per month ($1 per category) that would be $1,435 for the national campaign, plus $1,435 for the state campaigns, plus $1,435 for our six county candidates!!!
Please set yourself a goal of $20 per month or even $3 per month if that is all your budget can spare then all of our candidates can have a respectable campaign. With all the donations to the county we will work with candidates to produce some good quality flyers.
Jill Hudson and VeAnn Bean are forming a committee to sponsor a float in the summer parades. If you want to help call Jill, VeAnn or e-mail me (leeannhansenusa@yahoo.com) and I will forward your message.
We will have flyering parties on October 25th and November 1st. So put those dates on you calendar.
We look forward to seeing you all at the State Convention on April 19th. Details are at www.CPUtah.org. We have no regular meetings scheduled for the county so that you can use your time to talk to friends. If you need brochures e-mail me back and I can mail or deliver them to you.
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Salt Lake County Constitution Party Hosts a Successful Convention
Theme: “You Can Make a Difference”
By Leonard Olds
Forty-seven party delegates from 25 of the 30 Legislative Districts in Salt Lake County gathered at the Salt Lake Community College in Sandy on March 29 in the Nominating Convention which is held in even number years. Enthusiasm was high as the delegates noted that the County Party has fielded more candidates this year than ever before, some 25 in all.
 The highlight of the Convention was when 93-year old Barbara Benton addressed the meeting. In announcing her candidacy for Legislative District 34 seat, she noted that if a 93 year old lady can make a difference, you can too.
The Convention keynote speaker was State Vice Chairman David Perry who introduced the Convention Theme noting the tremendous progress the party has made in the past two years. He reaffirmed his commitment to making a difference by wining his race for District 45 House Seat.
Our State Party Chairman Frank Fluckiger described the impact the Utah Constitution Party is having in the Nation. With Salt Lake County’s monthly commitment of $350 to the President’s club, Utah’s Presidential commitment has reached $1,500 which will be one of the largest commitments nationally. Frank noted the impact this will have by allowing our Party to put a true conservative on the Presidential ballot. He also contrasted the current loss of freedom in the United States with that experienced by his grandfather in Germany just prior to World War II. He explained that many of his German friends have commented on the significant parallels between these two time periods.
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Constitution Party Notes
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By Gary Odom
Constitution Party National Field Director
*Chairman Clymer is just back from Alaska where he spoke to the Alaska Independence Party convention. In 2004, the Alaska Independence Party placed the national Constitution Party Presidential ticket on the Alaska ballot and there is a strong possibility that it will choose to do so again in 2008.
*The Constitution Party qualified for the 2008 ballot in South Dakota yesterday and is currently one of three political parties currently recognized in that state: South Dakota Secretary of State. Congratulations to Amy Willis, who coordinated the petition drive, and to all who "made it happen" in South Dakota!
*Ballot Access petitioning has now commenced in the key states of Texas (CP TEXAS) and Illinois (Constitution Party Illinois). Each of these states has a very small window of opportunity (until May 19 in Texas and until June 20 in Illinois) to collect the substantial numbers of signatures needed to get the Constitution Party on the ballot in those states in 2008. If you know anyone in either of these states please urge them to review the above referenced website links for information about how they can help to get the Constitution Party on the ballot in Texas and/or Illinois. This is urgent! Time is short! Your help is needed NOW!
*Ballot Access petitioning is proceeding well in several states and is just about to wrap up in New Mexico, Ohio and Hawaii. In still other states where the party is not presently on the ballot, petitioning will be commencing very soon. For information about the ballot access situation in your state please visit: constitutionparty.com to locate your state Constitution Party affiliate contact information.
*Several more Constitution Party State Conventions are scheduled in the coming weeks: On March 29, 2008 the Constitution Parties of Minnesota, Ohio and Oklahoma will each be meeting. On April 5, 2008, the Constitution Party of Maine will hold its State Convention; followed by similar meetings of state CP affiliates in Virginia and Wisconsin on April 12, 2008. Further details concerning these state conventions will be forthcoming in Constitution Party News and Information.
*The Constitution Party National Convention (as you should all know by now) will take place April 23-26 in Kansas City, MO. You will definitely will want to be part of the action when the CP National Platform is adopted and the Presidential and Vice-Presidential nominees are selected! National Conventions only occur once every four years. You absolutely do not want to miss out on this historic event! For further information about attending the Constitution Party National Convention go to: Constitution Party Events.
* The Constitution Party 2008 ballot access campaign and the Presidential campaign to follow will take money and lots of it. If you want the Constitution Party to be on the ballot in every state and to be able to compete effectively in the fall campaign please consider making the most generous contribution possible today! To contribute online go HERE, or mail contributions to Constitution Party, 23 N. Lime Street, Lancaster, PA 17602.
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Presidential Candidate Selection Process Underway
From Constitution Party National Headquarters
21 March 2008
The selection of the Constitution Party's Presidential candidate will occur in about a month at our National Convention in Kansas City. Have you made your plans to participate in this exciting event? The April 1st cutoff for hotel rooms at our special rate is quickly approaching.
To register to attend the Constitution Party National Convention April 23-26, 2008 go to: http://www.constitutionparty.com/view_events.php
To find out more about the Constitution Party's potential Presidential candidates read their Wikipedia bios:
- Dr. Alan Keyes - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Keyes
- Judge Roy Moore - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_Moore
- Pastor Chuck Baldwin - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_Baldwin
- Senator Bob Smith - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_C._Smith
- Dr. Jerome Corsi - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerome_Corsi
- Dr. Don Grundmann - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Grundmann
Many questions about the party are answered at our website: http://www.constitutionparty.com/. You may also call our national office at 1-800 -2 VETO-IRS
To watch a CP YouTube Video go to: http://www.youtube.com/ConstitutionParty
* To sign up for Constitution Party email alerts go to: https://secure.giftwrapplus.org/cpnc/eu/subscribe/
*To become a member go to: http://www.constitutionparty.com/join.php
* To find out about the Constitution Party in your state go to: http://www.constitutionparty.com/view_states.php
*To download literature go to: http://www.constitutionparty.com/download_literature.php
We appreciate your support of the Constitution Party, the largest and fastest-growing third party in America, based on voter registration (Ballot Access News). Please let us know if there's additional information we can provide.
Your party, Your principles...pass this on!
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The Constitution Party Qualifies for the Ballot in Arkansas!
Constitution Party of Arkansas state chairman, Tom Mayfield, announced today, that he was notified by the Arkansas Secretary of State office that the Constitution Party has qualified to place its nominees for President and Vice-President on the ballot in Arkansas in 2008.
Congratulations to Tom Mayfield, who spearheaded the organization of a new affiliate party in Arkansas for the Constitution Party in 2007, and to all of those who helped the Constitution Party secure ballot access in Arkansas.
Ballot Access petitioning is proceeding in many other states right now. The active participation and/or financial support of all Constitution Party members and supporters is extremely important at this time.
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2008 Precinct Caucus Meetings Being Planned
The Constitution Party state executive committee is beginning to make plans for the Precinct Caucus meetings to be held this spring in preparation for the general election in November. The caucus meetings will be followed by the county and state conventions in the summer. Each is a vital step in the election process. County chairpersons are encouraged to plan early for the precinct caucus meetings in their counties. Materials to add in holding successful caucus meetings are available on the TurnToTheConstitution web site. Click here to view a list of materials that can be downloaded.
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2007 General Election Results
Constitution Party candidates fared well in several local elections in this year’s general elections.
Click here to view the full results
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More Constitution Party Election Result Infomation
Constitution Party Member Elected to City Council in Michigan!
U.S. Taxpayers Party (Michigan's Constitution Party affiliate) member Scott Stevens was elected to the Warren City Council. This is a non-partisan position as are all city councilpositions in Michigan. (Thanks to Les Townsend for passing along this information)
Mississippi Constitution Party Sets Record!
(From Ballot Access News)
November 7th, 2007
On November 7, the Constitution Party nominee for Agriculture Commissioner, Paul Riley, polled approximately 7.0% of the vote. He had both a Democratic and a Republican opponent. With 99% of the votes counted, Riley has 49,382 votes. The Republican nominee has 356,483 and the Democratic nominee has 295,151.
This is the highest percentage of the vote for a minor party candidate for state or federal office in Mississippi in at least 100 years, if one is including only races in which there was also a Democrat and a Republican in the race.
Although Strom Thurmond carried Mississippi for president in 1948, he was on the ballot in Mississippi as the Democratic nominee (Harry Truman was listed as an independent). In 1968, George Wallace carried Mississippi for president, but he was on the ballot as an independent candidate.
Mississippi voters in recent years have been very supportive of minor party nominees, if the race was one with only one major party in the race. For example, in 1998, Libertarian William Chipman polled 28.84% for U.S. House and even carried one populous county in his district, but he had no Republican opponent. In 2003, Reform Party nominee Billy Blackburn received 23.69% for Auditor, but he had no Democratic nominee.
Also in the November 7, 2007 election, a Constitution Party nominee for State Senate, Parker Dykes, running in the 35th district, polled approximately 32.1% in a two-party race.
(Constitution Party News and Information apologizes to Parker Dykes and the Mississippi Constitution Party for inadvertently omitting his results in yesterday's report)
Constitution Party Endorsed Independent State Senate Candidate, Dr. Robert Owens, Receives Approximately 32.9% of the Vote in Virginia!
Dr. Robert Owens should be commended for his independent candidacy in the 16th State Senate District in which he received the endorsement of the Constitution Party of Virginia. He ran against an otherwise unopposed incumbent and received a very respectable 32.9% of the vote. The vote percentage and financial figures can be found at vpap.org :
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2007 General Election Candidate
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Owens, Robert(i)
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$5,649
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Marsh, Henry L III (D)
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$146,550
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Encouraging election result for the Constitution Party in Pennsylvania!
The following results were reported in the race for 1st Ward Councilman in Scottdale, a community in Westmoreland County, in western Pennsylvania:
Joan Brown (Dem)... 49%
Phillip Haddad (Cst).. 36%
Jeff Keller (Rep)..15%
Congratulations go out to Phillip Haddad for achieving a great result and for trouncing his Republican opponent, but he is not satisfied. Phil, who is an active member of the Constitution Party of Pennsylvania, knows that it is important for the Constitution Party to win elections and he plans to win the next time he runs! He made a very serious effort this time even though his resources were very limited. He plans to improve his fundraising and his Get Out The Vote effort next time around.
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Gaining Ballot Access in 2008
Hello All:
The message below came from Jim Clymer, our CP national chairman. The one state that is critically important is Arizona. It appears that the party is going to have to hire professional signature gatherers to get the 18,000 plus signatures that we need to qualify for ballot position in that state. We are currently in the process of gathering signatures in Wyoming and New Mexico, but our organizations in those states are still weak, and we may need to pay for people there to help out as well. That will leave only Hawaii and Alaska where we still need to gather signatures in order to get on the ballot in all 13 western states. Any funds that you can afford to send to national would be greatly appreciated and are badly needed. The deadline for Arizona is early March, so we have very little time left to qualify in that state. If you have family or friends in any of the remaining states, please contact them or if you wish, send me their names and I will forward information about the party on to them. Your checks should be sent directly to the national party and they should be earmarked for the ballot access project. Please forward this message on to all you contacts in your county as well. We need to reach every single person that we can with this message. Once again my sincere thanks to each of you for your continued support.
Frank Fluckiger
Utah State Chairman
Dear Friend of the Constitution Party,
Did you know that you won't be able to cast your vote for the Constitution Party presidential candidate unless he is listed on the ballot on Election Day?
And are you aware that gaining ballot access requires collecting thousands upon thousands of signatures on petitions all across the country?
I am writing to you today to urgently remind you that we must work NOW to gain ballot lines.
The Constitution Party may well be the only party running a truly constitutional candidate for President past the primaries, and I need your help to ensure that voters in every state have the option to vote for our candidate.
Since many of you heard from me last we have started collecting signatures in Ohio, but there are five additional states in which we must start ballot access this year, in 2007 - Arizona, Kansas, Hawaii, Maryland, and Wyoming.
Time is critical, and frankly I'm concerned. Most states can't be started until 2008 and then the deadlines come fast and furious. We can't risk losing any states by waiting until the last minute! We absolutely must work to qualify every state we can this year.
But the deck is stacked against us. To qualify in these six states means collecting almost 85,000 signatures. Our volunteers alone can't collect that many signatures. We must have the funds to hire professional petition circulators in these states and that will cost over $150,000.
Will you help me put this funding in place by clicking here to make a contribution?
One look at the major party presidential front-runners reminds us that at no time has the danger to our freedom and values been greater, or the price for inaction been higher. Almost nowhere in Washington are policies held up to Constitutional scrutiny. Virtually every principle articulated in our Constitution and Bill of Rights has been turned on its head by the Bush administration and Congressional Republicans and Democrats.
And polls show that more Americans than ever are fed up - and ready for a third party. A Zogby.com poll reveals overwhelming voter dissatisfaction with the two parties currently controlling government.
Early ballot access in as many states as we can afford may allow us to entice a candidate like Ron Paul or Tom Tancredo to continue their race beyond the primaries by seeking the Constitution Party nomination.
I appeal to you to once again help the Constitution Party by CLICKING HERE to make a contribution that will help me in the essential job of providing a political alternative to the Republicans and Democrats.
I have professional circulators lined up to help us, but we have a no-debt policy, and my commitment to it won't allow me to start them until we have the money to pay them. So you can see why I so urgently need your contribution right away.
It's up to us. Together, we can return our country to the principles that built this great Republic.
Yours for Liberty,
James N. Clymer, National Chairman
We know that many of you prefer to send a check rather than donate on-line. Please click HERE for a printable donation form.
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Council Bluffs National Meeting Propels Constitution Party Forward Toward 2008 Election Campaign!
Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2007 21:46:58 -0400
From: grodom@gmail.com
Optimism and energy prevailed as Constitution Party leaders and activists from all across the country gathered in America's heartland to participate in the Constitution Party's Fall National Committee Meeting this past week. The well-attended meeting, chaired by Jim Clymer of Pennsylvania, was held at the Holiday Inn in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and focused heavily on plans and preparations for the Constitution Party National Convention, which will be held next April 23-27, in Kansas City, Missouri and, of course, for the very crucial 2008 Presidential election year.
The meeting was jam packed with highlights:
Chuck Baldwin, of Florida, gave an electrifying address at Thursday evening's banquet wherein, among several other things, he pointed out that the surest way to the preserve "traditional values" in America is to elect representatives at all levels of government who are actually faithful the Constitution of the United States.
Dr. Jerome Corsi, of New Jersey (pictured below with Californian, Diane Templin) received a long and rousing standing ovation following his Friday luncheon speech in which he proudly declared his membership in the Constitution Party, outlined the current status of the drive to merge the United States into a North American Union through the imposition of the Security and Prosperity Partnership (SPP), and called upon the Constitution Party to lead the political battle in defense of America's Sovereignty.
Virginia's Howard Phillips, the Founder of the Constitution Party, presented an educational and extremely moving address at Friday night's banquet which provided an excellent historical perspective on many of today's Constitutional issues.
John Clark of Americans for Immigration Control previewed the group's brand new documentary titled "Rule of Law or Anarchy ?" The video explores the dramatic consequences of the breakdown of law and order brought about by massive illegal immigration.
Missouri State Representative Jim Guest, founder of Legislators Against Real ID (LARI), discussed his group's successful efforts to stop implementation of the Real ID Act at Friday's banquet and visited individually with many of the party leaders that evening and the next day.
A detailed presentation was made by Convention Committee chairman, Thom Holmes, of Oklahoma, concerning plans for the party's 2008 National Convention in Kansas City next April. Timetables and rules for delegate selection, credentials certification and platform committee selection and participation were set and distributed to committee members present, and will be distributed to all state leaders not in attendance at the meeting.
Mary Starrett, of Oregon, the Constitution Party Communications Director gave a comprehensive overview of progress in the party's efforts to expand its media exposure and to reach the voters through alternative media, particularly the Internet. She announced that a new YouTube link has been established for Constitution Party videos at http://www.youtube.com/ConstitutionParty. Currently only her already well-known and excellent Constitution Party promotional video is available for viewing on the site, but that will soon change and more videos will be available in the near future.
Thor Call, of Utah, gave a very impressive presentation regarding his state party's development of a series of radio advertisements which will soon be available for use for the national and state parties. For an example of one of the spots that was presented at the meeting (narrated by Utah national committeeman Jim Noorlander), please visit http://www.turntotheconstitution.com/SPPRadioad1mp3.mp3.
The Joan Johnson Servant Leadership Award was awarded to Missouri State Chairman, Donna Ivanovich, who has spearheaded the unprecedented growth of the revitalized Constitution Party of Missouri over the past year. Donna's leadership, supported by a remarkable group of Missouri Constitutionalists, is fast turning the Constitution Party of Missouri into one of the premier affiliates in the Constitution Party.
The Ed Frami Star Spangled Banner Award was awarded to the Founder and Chairman Emeritus of the Constitution Party's National Veterans Coalition, General Charles E. Jones , (USAFR) ret., who has worked so diligently to establish the party's Veteran's outreach program, which is credited with bringing ever-increasing numbers of America's military veterans into the ranks of the Constitution Party. The presentation of General Jones award was made by the current National Veterans Coalition Chairman, Darrell Castle.
The Eileen Shearer Eternal Vigilance Award was awarded to one of the most devoted members to the Constitution Party anywhere in the country, Dr. Curtis Caine of Mississippi, who has long served on the National Executive Committee and who currently serves as the Constitution Party National Committee parliamentarian.
The Constitution Party National Committee passed a formal resolution endorsing the the National Clean Elections Lawsuit (N-CEL). The suit has been filed against ten states: New Hampshire, Iowa, Ohio, Florida, California, New York, Illinois, Oregon, South Carolina, and Texas. The Constitution Party warns against electronic voting in its platform, pointing out that since 1988 all but a handful of the 3,142 counties in the US have delegated the "counting" process, done in secret, to several mega companies, Diebold, ES&S, Hart and Sequoia. All 50 secretaries of state have approved these systems. The Clean Elections lawsuit, in the process of expanding to all 50 states, charges that the use of any computer (direct-recording-electronic- or DRE) systems which obscure ballots from the people for any period of time before a count is completed and the results are announced are unconstitutional.
Former Ambassador, Alan Keyes, met with the Constitution Party's National Executive Committee Thursday morning and shared his perspectives on current events and political developments.
And, finally, attendees at the Constitution Party National Committee Meeting were the beneficiaries of an excellent, intensive two-day" grassroots political school" seminar provided by the Leadership Institute of Arlington, Virginia. This instruction will provide invaluable assistance to many of those who are going back to their respective states with plans to run for office or to help in the campaigns of Constitution Party candidates.
Particularly encouraging to national party leaders was the number of state party leaders who were attending a national committee meeting for the very first time. State party leaders enjoying their first national meeting experience included Ohio State Chairman Robert Owens, who, with his wife Teri, lead a six member delegation from the Buckeye State; Arkansas State Chairman, Tom Mayfield ; Mark Richey, the new State Chairman of the Constitution Party of Iowa (who was joined by fellow Iowa party leaders Bryan and Joan Samuel); South Dakota State Chairman, Steve Willis; and Indiana's State Chairman, Mark Pool .
The Council Bluffs meeting, which was very well represented by states from all regions of the country, was especially well represented by affiliates from the Midwestern States. A very effective and well attended regional caucus of the Midwestern state parties was held Friday morning, chaired by Area Co-Chairmen Randy Stufflebeam, of Illinois and Scott Bartlett of South Dakota.
Congratulations and thanks go out to the state parties in Minnesota, Missouri, Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, New Jersey and California, who brought the largest delegations to the meeting.
Unfortunately, not every state was able to be represented at the Council Bluffs meeting, but those who could not attend no doubt share the sentiments of Ted Libby, the new State Chairman of the Constitution Party of Maine who stated, in a message to the National Committee, "I am sorry that neither I, nor any from our Maine state party are able to attend this meeting. I know the wisdom to be gained would help our efforts greatly. You have lined up some tremendous speakers, and the experience I am sure will be awesome for all those who attend. I will look forward to meeting the members of the Committee in person someday soon. I hope that you will keep us, and our State in your thoughts and prayers."
Well, Ted and anyone else who was unable to make it to this event, look at it this way...there are only about 6 months until the 2008 Constitution Party National Convention in Kansas City! Every Constitution Party leader, member, activist, and supporter in all of the 50 states and the District of Columbia will want to plan on being a delegate to that great event! Every Constitution Party state affiliate will want to plan on having a full delegation participating in Kansas City!
Fasten your seat belts, 'cause things are really going to take off now !
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Constitution Party of Utah State Convention Was Great Success
The Constitution Party of Utah held its annual state convention on 11 August 2007 in Salt Lake City.. Approximately 160 delegates and visitors were in attendance. Speakers at the meeting included Stephen Pratt, Liberty and Learning Instructor; Scott Bradley, 2006 CPU candidate to the U.S. Senate; Jim Noorlander, 2006 CPU candidate Utah 3rd U.S. Congressional District; Andre Campos, Arizona/Utah Coordinator of the Ron Paul for President 2008 campaign; and Charles Jones III, Brigadier General USAF, Retired; Chairman of the National Veterans Coalitions. Each presented an insightful and informative message about Constitutional principles and the issues of our day.
During the meeting, the following officers were elected to the party’s state executive committee:
- Chair: Frank Flukiger
- Vice-Chair: David Perry
- Secretary: Judith Brown
- Treasurer = Reldon White.
Read the complete minutes of the state convention
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Convention Pick Will Add 'Wildcard' to Presidential Race!
Lancaster, Pa/ September 17, 2007 - The Constitution Party, the fastest-growing and largest third party based on voter registration (Ballot Access News ) will nominate a presidential candidate at its National Convention in Kansas City, MO, April 22-27, 2008.
"There is little appreciable difference between the two parties that control government. Voters seeking a return to limited, constitutional government would not have a choice in November if one of the so-called 'front runners' receives the Republican nomination. With the exception of Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) – who has been ignored by his party -, we have 'Tweedle Dee' and 'Tweedle Dum' candidates once again," Clymer added.
A recent Zogby poll (http://zogby.com/news/ReadNews.dbm?ID=1332 ) shows Americans are leaning toward third party options.
The selection of Kansas City for the nominating convention was made in light of the Constitution Party's stated opposition to the proposed NAFTA Superhighway /Railway ( http://www.constitutionparty.com/news.php?aid=387 ) which is planned to stretch from Mexico to Canada through a 'SmartPort' ( http://www.kcsmartport.com) based in Kansas City. The Kansas City SmartPort website notes: ''Kansas City offers the opportunity for sealed cargo… to travel to Mexican…cities… streamlin(ing) shipments from Asia (to) cut … labor costs…"
"The United States does not need more cheap imports from China or more longshoremen out of work", Clymer pointed out.
Among the convention speakers the Constitution Party anticipates inviting is Party member and New York Times best-selling author Jerome Corsi, Ph.D. Dr. Corsi, who is a frequent speaker at Constitution Party events, would likely speak about his latest best-seller The Late, Great USA-the Coming Merger with Mexico and Canada. Corsi regularly speaks and writes about the potentially devastating effects of the NAFTA Superhighway and the push to merge the sovereign nations of North America into one.
The Constitution Party convention announcement comes in the wake of the nation's largest Hispanic rights group, La Raza, warning it may cancel its 2009 convention in Kansas City. The cancellation was threatened because a Kansas City park board member belongs to the border-security group The Minuteman Civil Defense Corps ( http://minutemanhq.com/hq/).
"In keeping with the Constitution Party's stated support for secure borders and the dedicated work of the Minutemen ( http://www.constitutionparty.com/news.php?aid=195) to enforce laws ignored by our government, we look forward to choosing a presidential candidate in Kansas City", Clymer stated.
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Bush Refuses to Deny North American Agenda
By Phyllis Schlafly
3 September 2007
Posted on Eagle Forum (www.eagleforum.org)
The three-nation summit at Montebello, Quebec, was held behind closed doors, well guarded behind an intimidating fence and plenty of police, but the news conference that followed on August 21 revealed more than the three heads of state had planned. President George W. Bush, Prime Minister Stephen Harper, and Mexican President Felipe Calderon all refused to deny that the Security and Prosperity Partnership (SPP) is a stepping stone toward a North American Union.
Read the entire article
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Constitution Party Candidate in Congressional Race
Posted 4 September 2007
On ConstitutionParty.com
Constitution Party Candidate, Kevin Thompson, Secures Ballot Access in Massachusetts' 5th District Congressional Race!
As of this morning, September 4, 2007, Constitution Candidate Kevin Thompson has earned his place on the ballot in the Massachusetts fifth district race for Congress. Thompson handed in to the Secretary of State's office close to 2700 hundred confirmed signatures, well surpassing the needed 2,000. He will be listed on the ballot with the designation, Constitution Party Massachusetts.
"This is an historic day in Massachusetts," says Kevin, "The tide is beginning to turn. People are tired of the two party system and are demanding real change take place in Washington. I am calling on the
citizens of the fifth district to once again take a stand for liberty. A vote for Kevin Thompson on October 16 will send Washington the message, 'We're not going to take it anymore!'" Thompson is the first Constitution Party member ever to gain ballot access in the state. Already, other Constitution Party candidates are gearing up for the 2008 elections.
The Constitution Party is the third largest political party nation wide, in terms of voter registration. "I am a proud member of the Constitution Party for it is the only national party left that actually believes in the system of government our Founding Fathers handed down to us. We stand together in opposing the onslaught of illegal immigration by securing our borders. We stand together in our efforts to bring our troops home by ending this unconstitutional war in Iraq. We stand together in the fight for the sanctity of life and traditional family values. We will bring government back to its Constitutionally limited role and off the back of the US taxpayer," declares Thompson.
To find out more about the Kevin Thompson for Congress Campaign, please log on to
www.thompson07.com. To find out more about the Constitution Party, please log on to either
www.cpoma.org or www.constitutionparty.com.
Kevin can use your support in this effort. Please log on to www.thompson07.com/support.htm to learn how you can lend a hand.
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