PimpBlimp
01-31-2008, 11:22 AM
I am trying to get all the important information in one thread before super Tuesday. Most of this information came straight from the state subforums. Let me know if anything needs to be added or edited.
Alabama
Mid-Alabama Republican Club meeting
This meeting is being held this Friday and Saturday in Hoover. It is a lunch meeting on Friday and a breakfast meeting on Saturday. Could be a great opportunity to share Ron Paul's positions with some GOP activists. Here is the link with the details.
http://www.algop.org/Calendar/Detail.aspx?EventID=8862
Has anyone every been to this before? I was thinking about going on Friday.
Alaska
Ron Paul Readies Alaska Campaign
Friday January 25, 10:35 am ET
Republican presidential candidate staffing up, laying foundations for victory in the 'Last Frontier'
ANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Ron Paul 2008 Presidential campaign has opened two new offices, and is staffing up in preparation for Alaska’s February 5 Republican presidential preference vote.
ADVERTISEMENT
Two offices opened simultaneously in Anchorage and Fairbanks. The Anchorage office is at 3339 Fairbanks Street, near 34th and Old Seward, behind the Moose’s Tooth. In Fairbanks, the office is 1512 South Cushman St., north of Airport Way and Cushman.
"We are excited and ready to compete in Alaska on Super Tuesday," said Paul Alaska state political director Craig Bergman. "Dr. Paul's message of freedom, peace, and prosperity resonates strongly through Alaska, the ‘Last Frontier’, and we are mobilizing that grassroots support into action to win on February 5th.”
The Paul Alaska campaign has staffed up significantly in the past week, adding Bergman and seven new field coordinators, in addition to multiple other hirings.
Dr. Ron Paul is a ten-term Texas congressman seeking the Republican nomination for President of the United States. The building of his Alaska campaign comes on the heels of his second-place finish in the Nevada caucuses, and his first place KTUU Alaska straw poll victory in December.
All registered Republicans in Alaska will be eligible to vote for Ron Paul in the February 5, 2008 Republican presidential primary preference vote.
Attention all grassroots volunteers in Alaska. Upon opening offices in Anchorage and Fairbanks one of the staffers the official campaign sent up there to help you guys is Kerri Price. Friends, I don't know how seriously I can put this. But she is bad news. She worked in the Michigan campaign and it is no exaggeration to say that her involvement literally cost RP votes in Michigan (on the campaigns dime nonetheless). There are threads in the forums that talk about this, as well as one here:
http://ronpaul.meetup.com/boards/vie...ager.offset=40
I know what I'm talking about firsthand, and can tell you there are many other volunteers who worked in Michigan who can corroborate what I'm saying.
My advice to all Alaska grassroots is to steer clear of her. Do not share information with her. Do not trust her to provide you with anything. Do not let her take any kind of authority role in your local campaign structure. Shun her as much as possible and let her sit in an office fiddling around on Facebook the whole time. It will be a lot less of a waste than if you let her try to "help."
Arkansas
Rogers Arkansas now has a Ron Paul HQ..
Located at 2301 W Walnut St (Turtle Creek Plaza) in Rogers, the headquarters is located at an ideal location for Rogers and nearby cities.
The headquarters will open at 11:00 am on Saturday, Jan. 25. ((hhmm.. must be a different day zone there in Arkansas))
California
California is a HUGE medical marijuana state and there are thousands upon thousands of patients who need to be contacted in this state to be made aware of ron pauls stance on the subject and making sure the federal government will not try and "trump" state law.
We have TONS of cannabis clubs and even docs themselves who would love to see the federal hold over this state and its "alternative medicine" stances go away.
This is just one portion of supporters that we need to tap into and need to do so NOW.
Ron Paul Balboa Park Rally and March
When
Saturday, February 2, 2008 at 11:30 AM 20080202T193000Z
Where
Balboa Park
1549 El Prado
San Diego , CA 92101
Who should come
Everyone, and friends!
Why
This will be our MeetUp's biggest rally ever!
Originally posted by Thomas_Paine of OLFD (will add relevant links as available):
"Winning delegates in California, A California District Strategy.
California has 53 Congressional Districts, each District has 3 delegates REGARDLESS of the proportion of Dems and Reps in that district. This means that districts with extremely low amounts of Republicans can easily be "taken over" through precinct canvassing. The following are districts have a small minority of Republicans: 1st, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 23rd, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31th, 32th, 33rd, 34th, 35th, 38th, 39th, 51st. If you live in California or plan to volunteer there, please choose precincts within the above districts, or your efforts may be largely wasted."
you need to sign up for a precinct with the official campaign. Go to www.ronpaul2008.com.
they will send you a list of all of the registered republicans in your neighborhood and where they live. that way you are knocking on the right doors.
Colorado
Hello everyone! I am reminding you that Ron Paul will be at the Denver Convention center this Friday February 1st from 6:00pm - 7:30pm. I urge all my fellow Colorado Ron Paul supporters to attend!!
Colorado Convention Center,
February 1st, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Four Seasons Ballroom,
700 14th St, Denver CO 80202
The caucus will last roughly one hour - 7pm-8pm. The meeting itself follows a standard script which I can send you (the Denver script) if you are interested:
1. Call to Order - If the precinct has an existing committeeman, they will do this. Otherwise, it can be done by any Republican in attendance. IMPORTANT: the person who steps up and runs the meeting (absent an existing precinct leader) has an EXCELLENT chance of becoming a precinct leader or delegate - esp with 5 supporters there. There are MANY vacant precinct committee jobs.
2. Register/certify attendees
3. Elect caucus chair/secretary/tellers. These folks run the caucus meeting itself, complete the formal paperwork (which will be provided at the caucus location), and count the votes.
4. Conduct Presidential Preference Poll. Done by ballot, counted by tellers, certified by attendees. Some counties may have/allow short speeches for a candidate upfront. Here in CO, I'd recommend focusing on immigration/borders, strengthening the state by allowing freedom from DC, and the economic future. Results are not binding on delegates even though these are the "results" which will be announced in the media.
5. Elect 2 precinct leaders (one male, one female). If more than two are nominated, plurality vote determines. These become members of the county central committee for the next two years.
6. Elect delegate(s) to the county assembly. Number depends on the precinct. Rough rule of thumb - 1 delegate for every 100-200 registered GOP voters in the precinct - plus a bit if the precinct is in a Republican area and has elected GOP officials. The specific number will be provided at the caucus location. If election is competitive, then plurality vote. They may make a short speech too. PLEASE have your family consider running. With five votes from the family, they have a reasonable chance of winning. They don't even need to mention Ron Paul (though I suspect attendees may insist on finding out who delegates favor). They are the ones being elected to represent their neighbors at the county assembly - and the prez preference poll is not binding. These county assemblies are the next step in ultimately selecting delegates to the national convention.
7. Elect delegates to legislative district nominating assemblies. These are the assemblies that decide on GOP candidates for local offices.
8. Prepare a list of election judges. These are people who volunteer to watch precincts and certify results for the August local primaries and the November general election.
9. Any additional business that comes up. Close meeting. Hand in paperwork to district officer at caucus location.
Anyone who is a certified attendee is eligible to become any of the above - and the ONLY thing that matters for this election are the delegates/leaders. Caucuses are sparsely attended except in Colorado Springs and a few active GOP counties. Caucus locations are available at each county's GOP website (see my ronpaulcolorado.org site below). They may (or may not) be announced in the newspapers. And yes the doors slam shut at 7:00 pm - so be there by 6:30pm. Unlike Iowa or some other places, this caucus is low-key and business. Taking charge of the agenda/meeting is gonna be far more effective than wearing Ron Paul gear.
If you live in Colorado and are wondering what you can do to get Ron Paul elected, please go here for some first steps:
http://ronpaul.corehook.com/
The Colorado Caucus system is confusing and there's a lot of incorrect information out there. Here's a quick (as quick as it can be) description of how it all works:
http://ronpaul.corehook.com/caucus.php
Note that portions of this site (like the training video and some files) are password protected. You should be able to get the password through your meetup organizer (one of the first steps). If they don't have it, have them contact one of the two Ron Paul offices (listed on the Volunteer page).
Connecticut
According to the Connecticut Post, Ron Paul is going to be listed sixth on the ballot. The ballot listing order was done by lottery today (2 January) ny the Conecticut Secretary of State.
Here is a list of Ron Paul meetup groups I've found:
Main Site: http://ronpaulct.com/
Tolland County http://ronpaul.meetup.com/295/
Hartford http://ronpaul.meetup.com/482/
Hartford Students http://ronpaul.meetup.com/1041/
Hartford Street Action (in West Hartford) http://ronpaul.meetup.com/963/
Middlesex http://ronpaul.meetup.com/769/
New Haven http://ronpaul.meetup.com/481/
Western CT/New York http://ronpaul.meetup.com/49/
Danbury http://ronpaul.meetup.com/384/
Fairfield http://ronpaul.meetup.com/150/
Georgia
This is perfect timing! They want to interview Paul supporters for a segment Monday morning, just in time for Super Tuesday.
However, it also gives us the perfect opportunity to tell them about our march at noon on the Federal Reserve & money bomb, and hype the rally on Saturday.
Hopefully this will translate into making the news Friday, Saturday, AND Monday!
If you're in GA, please come to the HQ in historic downtown Alpharetta briefly at 10 AM, then head down to Piedmont Park for the noon march.
See the Atlanta Meetup group website for details on both, at:
http://ronpaul.meetup.com/294/
http://www.ajc.com/search/content/news/stories/2008/01/28/ronpaul_0129.html
Ron Paul rally at the state Capitol on Saturday
Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 10:31 AM
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Just in case things start moving too fast, allow us to go ahead and tell you that the Republican campaign of Ron Paul has got a state Capitol rally planned for noon Saturday, Groundhog Day.
Participants include Rand Paul, son of the candidate, and the Ron Paul blimp. Plus many Georgia libertarians, including Garrett Michael Hayes. Music will be provided.
The Paul event conflicts with the Saturday gathering of the Georgia Christian Alliance, another Republican-oriented activity leading up to Super Tuesday. But somehow, we don’t think they’ll draw from the same pool of voters.
Rand Paul in Atlanta on Saturday!
Feb 02
Rand Paul at Ron Paul Rally
Atlanta, Georgia
12:30 PM ET
Delegate Information
If anyone needs this information see the link below. Easy step by step of the process.
Since Georgia is a convention state, its imperative we get as many Ron Paul people in place to vote for each other.
http://lindaherren.org/2008GAGOP_Conventions.pdf
Illinois
57 Delegates Up For Grabs On February 5th
Each of the State's 19 congressional districts is assigned 2 to 4 National Convention delegates.
Most of the Chicago/Cook County districts have fewer delegates to win than the more rural districts.
What is the official campaign's strategy? Are they focusing efforts in delegate rich districts? Or carpet-boming the whole state? Should we be trying to coordinate our canvassing efforts with them to make it more likely for some district wins?
CD 1: 2
CD 2: 2
CD 3: 2
CD 4: 2
CD 5: 2
CD 6: 3
CD 7: 2
CD 8: 3
CD 9: 2
CD 10: 3
CD 11: 4
CD 12: 3
CD 13: 4
CD 14: 4
CD 15: 4
CD 16: 4
CD 17: 3
CD 18: 4
CD 19: 4
Here is a map of the Congressional Districts.
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/find...s.xpd?state=IL
The delegates are on the ballot and Ron Paul's name is in parenthesis. You can get a copy of the ballot, I think from your county website, otherwise contact IL HQ
BE SURE TO TELL EVERYONE YOU TALK TO TO VOTE FOR RON PAUL'S DELEGATES - THAT MATTERS!!
Massachusetts
2008 Mass GOP delegates Page
MASSACHUSETTS
2008 REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY
General Guidelines and Information for Potential Delegates to the Convention
Primary Election:
Caucus Date:
February 5, 2008
April 5, 2008
Total number of Delegates and Alternate Delegates:
* 3 Automatic Delegates: State Party Chair, National Committeeman, National Committeewoman (No alternates for these delegates)
· 10 Delegates and 10 Alternate Delegates At-Large
· 30 District Delegates and 30 District Alternate Delegates
(3 delegates and 3 alternates from each congressional district)
Primary Election and Selection of Delegates
Massachusetts is a proportional state with delegates going to candidates receiving 15% of the Net Republican Vote. By state law, the presidential candidate's name is the only name that appears on the primary ballot. Presidential candidates receiving 15% of the net Republican Primary vote will receive a corresponding percentage of the overall delegates to the Convention, both at-large and district, as well as their alternates.
Massachusetts law and the Massachusetts Republican Party and Republican National Committee rules provide no automatic role for officeholders at the convention.
Who may be a delegate?
Caucuses are open to all enrolled Republicans, registered and resident of the district by February 13, 2008. Candidates for delegate, although they need not be present at the caucus, must be enrolled Republicans registered and resident of the district. Delegates and delegates at-large must pledge their support to the presidential candidate entitled to the delegate.
How does the election process work?
District delegates and alternate delegates will be elected at caucuses in each of the congressional districts within 60 days of the primary. The 2008 caucus will be held on April 5, 2008. Caucus Notices will be mailed to all town/city/ward committee members, announcing caucus locations. In addition, notices of the call for any such caucus, meeting, or convention shall be published in a newspaper or newspapers of general circulation in the county, district, or state, as the case may be, not less than fifteen (15) days prior to the date of such caucus, meeting, or convention.
The following describes the process for selecting delegates:
· If unable to attend the caucus meeting, a candidate may express in writing his or her willingness to serve if elected.
· Those candidates for delegate who are present may nominate themselves, and if seconded, the caucus chairman will add the nominee's name to a list of contenders.
· After nominations are closed, each candidate will have three minutes to speak and answer questions. Nominees will speak in alphabetical order.
· The caucus chairman will provide caucus participants with paper ballots. The highest vote getter for each Republican candidate qualifying for a delegate(s) will win.
· After delegates are selected, the same procedure shall be repeated for the election of alternate delegates.
Within 45 days of the congressional district caucuses, the Republican State Committee's Executive Committee shall meet to elect the 10 delegates at-large. Delegates at-large and alternate delegates at-large must be enrolled Republicans resident of Massachusetts and must pledge their support to the presidential candidate entitled to the delegate.
National Convention
All delegates are required by Massachusetts law to reflect the preference expressed by the voters at the Massachusetts Presidential Primary. All delegates and alternate delegates are responsible for their delegate fee, transportation and accommodation.
The 2008 Republican National Convention will be held September 1, 2008 – September 4, 2008 in Minneapolis, MN. For further information, please contact:
Massachusetts Republican Party
85 Merrimac Street, Suite 400
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 523-5005
http://www.massgop.com/FlexPage.aspx?area=convention
Alabama
Mid-Alabama Republican Club meeting
This meeting is being held this Friday and Saturday in Hoover. It is a lunch meeting on Friday and a breakfast meeting on Saturday. Could be a great opportunity to share Ron Paul's positions with some GOP activists. Here is the link with the details.
http://www.algop.org/Calendar/Detail.aspx?EventID=8862
Has anyone every been to this before? I was thinking about going on Friday.
Alaska
Ron Paul Readies Alaska Campaign
Friday January 25, 10:35 am ET
Republican presidential candidate staffing up, laying foundations for victory in the 'Last Frontier'
ANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Ron Paul 2008 Presidential campaign has opened two new offices, and is staffing up in preparation for Alaska’s February 5 Republican presidential preference vote.
ADVERTISEMENT
Two offices opened simultaneously in Anchorage and Fairbanks. The Anchorage office is at 3339 Fairbanks Street, near 34th and Old Seward, behind the Moose’s Tooth. In Fairbanks, the office is 1512 South Cushman St., north of Airport Way and Cushman.
"We are excited and ready to compete in Alaska on Super Tuesday," said Paul Alaska state political director Craig Bergman. "Dr. Paul's message of freedom, peace, and prosperity resonates strongly through Alaska, the ‘Last Frontier’, and we are mobilizing that grassroots support into action to win on February 5th.”
The Paul Alaska campaign has staffed up significantly in the past week, adding Bergman and seven new field coordinators, in addition to multiple other hirings.
Dr. Ron Paul is a ten-term Texas congressman seeking the Republican nomination for President of the United States. The building of his Alaska campaign comes on the heels of his second-place finish in the Nevada caucuses, and his first place KTUU Alaska straw poll victory in December.
All registered Republicans in Alaska will be eligible to vote for Ron Paul in the February 5, 2008 Republican presidential primary preference vote.
Attention all grassroots volunteers in Alaska. Upon opening offices in Anchorage and Fairbanks one of the staffers the official campaign sent up there to help you guys is Kerri Price. Friends, I don't know how seriously I can put this. But she is bad news. She worked in the Michigan campaign and it is no exaggeration to say that her involvement literally cost RP votes in Michigan (on the campaigns dime nonetheless). There are threads in the forums that talk about this, as well as one here:
http://ronpaul.meetup.com/boards/vie...ager.offset=40
I know what I'm talking about firsthand, and can tell you there are many other volunteers who worked in Michigan who can corroborate what I'm saying.
My advice to all Alaska grassroots is to steer clear of her. Do not share information with her. Do not trust her to provide you with anything. Do not let her take any kind of authority role in your local campaign structure. Shun her as much as possible and let her sit in an office fiddling around on Facebook the whole time. It will be a lot less of a waste than if you let her try to "help."
Arkansas
Rogers Arkansas now has a Ron Paul HQ..
Located at 2301 W Walnut St (Turtle Creek Plaza) in Rogers, the headquarters is located at an ideal location for Rogers and nearby cities.
The headquarters will open at 11:00 am on Saturday, Jan. 25. ((hhmm.. must be a different day zone there in Arkansas))
California
California is a HUGE medical marijuana state and there are thousands upon thousands of patients who need to be contacted in this state to be made aware of ron pauls stance on the subject and making sure the federal government will not try and "trump" state law.
We have TONS of cannabis clubs and even docs themselves who would love to see the federal hold over this state and its "alternative medicine" stances go away.
This is just one portion of supporters that we need to tap into and need to do so NOW.
Ron Paul Balboa Park Rally and March
When
Saturday, February 2, 2008 at 11:30 AM 20080202T193000Z
Where
Balboa Park
1549 El Prado
San Diego , CA 92101
Who should come
Everyone, and friends!
Why
This will be our MeetUp's biggest rally ever!
Originally posted by Thomas_Paine of OLFD (will add relevant links as available):
"Winning delegates in California, A California District Strategy.
California has 53 Congressional Districts, each District has 3 delegates REGARDLESS of the proportion of Dems and Reps in that district. This means that districts with extremely low amounts of Republicans can easily be "taken over" through precinct canvassing. The following are districts have a small minority of Republicans: 1st, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 23rd, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31th, 32th, 33rd, 34th, 35th, 38th, 39th, 51st. If you live in California or plan to volunteer there, please choose precincts within the above districts, or your efforts may be largely wasted."
you need to sign up for a precinct with the official campaign. Go to www.ronpaul2008.com.
they will send you a list of all of the registered republicans in your neighborhood and where they live. that way you are knocking on the right doors.
Colorado
Hello everyone! I am reminding you that Ron Paul will be at the Denver Convention center this Friday February 1st from 6:00pm - 7:30pm. I urge all my fellow Colorado Ron Paul supporters to attend!!
Colorado Convention Center,
February 1st, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Four Seasons Ballroom,
700 14th St, Denver CO 80202
The caucus will last roughly one hour - 7pm-8pm. The meeting itself follows a standard script which I can send you (the Denver script) if you are interested:
1. Call to Order - If the precinct has an existing committeeman, they will do this. Otherwise, it can be done by any Republican in attendance. IMPORTANT: the person who steps up and runs the meeting (absent an existing precinct leader) has an EXCELLENT chance of becoming a precinct leader or delegate - esp with 5 supporters there. There are MANY vacant precinct committee jobs.
2. Register/certify attendees
3. Elect caucus chair/secretary/tellers. These folks run the caucus meeting itself, complete the formal paperwork (which will be provided at the caucus location), and count the votes.
4. Conduct Presidential Preference Poll. Done by ballot, counted by tellers, certified by attendees. Some counties may have/allow short speeches for a candidate upfront. Here in CO, I'd recommend focusing on immigration/borders, strengthening the state by allowing freedom from DC, and the economic future. Results are not binding on delegates even though these are the "results" which will be announced in the media.
5. Elect 2 precinct leaders (one male, one female). If more than two are nominated, plurality vote determines. These become members of the county central committee for the next two years.
6. Elect delegate(s) to the county assembly. Number depends on the precinct. Rough rule of thumb - 1 delegate for every 100-200 registered GOP voters in the precinct - plus a bit if the precinct is in a Republican area and has elected GOP officials. The specific number will be provided at the caucus location. If election is competitive, then plurality vote. They may make a short speech too. PLEASE have your family consider running. With five votes from the family, they have a reasonable chance of winning. They don't even need to mention Ron Paul (though I suspect attendees may insist on finding out who delegates favor). They are the ones being elected to represent their neighbors at the county assembly - and the prez preference poll is not binding. These county assemblies are the next step in ultimately selecting delegates to the national convention.
7. Elect delegates to legislative district nominating assemblies. These are the assemblies that decide on GOP candidates for local offices.
8. Prepare a list of election judges. These are people who volunteer to watch precincts and certify results for the August local primaries and the November general election.
9. Any additional business that comes up. Close meeting. Hand in paperwork to district officer at caucus location.
Anyone who is a certified attendee is eligible to become any of the above - and the ONLY thing that matters for this election are the delegates/leaders. Caucuses are sparsely attended except in Colorado Springs and a few active GOP counties. Caucus locations are available at each county's GOP website (see my ronpaulcolorado.org site below). They may (or may not) be announced in the newspapers. And yes the doors slam shut at 7:00 pm - so be there by 6:30pm. Unlike Iowa or some other places, this caucus is low-key and business. Taking charge of the agenda/meeting is gonna be far more effective than wearing Ron Paul gear.
If you live in Colorado and are wondering what you can do to get Ron Paul elected, please go here for some first steps:
http://ronpaul.corehook.com/
The Colorado Caucus system is confusing and there's a lot of incorrect information out there. Here's a quick (as quick as it can be) description of how it all works:
http://ronpaul.corehook.com/caucus.php
Note that portions of this site (like the training video and some files) are password protected. You should be able to get the password through your meetup organizer (one of the first steps). If they don't have it, have them contact one of the two Ron Paul offices (listed on the Volunteer page).
Connecticut
According to the Connecticut Post, Ron Paul is going to be listed sixth on the ballot. The ballot listing order was done by lottery today (2 January) ny the Conecticut Secretary of State.
Here is a list of Ron Paul meetup groups I've found:
Main Site: http://ronpaulct.com/
Tolland County http://ronpaul.meetup.com/295/
Hartford http://ronpaul.meetup.com/482/
Hartford Students http://ronpaul.meetup.com/1041/
Hartford Street Action (in West Hartford) http://ronpaul.meetup.com/963/
Middlesex http://ronpaul.meetup.com/769/
New Haven http://ronpaul.meetup.com/481/
Western CT/New York http://ronpaul.meetup.com/49/
Danbury http://ronpaul.meetup.com/384/
Fairfield http://ronpaul.meetup.com/150/
Georgia
This is perfect timing! They want to interview Paul supporters for a segment Monday morning, just in time for Super Tuesday.
However, it also gives us the perfect opportunity to tell them about our march at noon on the Federal Reserve & money bomb, and hype the rally on Saturday.
Hopefully this will translate into making the news Friday, Saturday, AND Monday!
If you're in GA, please come to the HQ in historic downtown Alpharetta briefly at 10 AM, then head down to Piedmont Park for the noon march.
See the Atlanta Meetup group website for details on both, at:
http://ronpaul.meetup.com/294/
http://www.ajc.com/search/content/news/stories/2008/01/28/ronpaul_0129.html
Ron Paul rally at the state Capitol on Saturday
Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 10:31 AM
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Just in case things start moving too fast, allow us to go ahead and tell you that the Republican campaign of Ron Paul has got a state Capitol rally planned for noon Saturday, Groundhog Day.
Participants include Rand Paul, son of the candidate, and the Ron Paul blimp. Plus many Georgia libertarians, including Garrett Michael Hayes. Music will be provided.
The Paul event conflicts with the Saturday gathering of the Georgia Christian Alliance, another Republican-oriented activity leading up to Super Tuesday. But somehow, we don’t think they’ll draw from the same pool of voters.
Rand Paul in Atlanta on Saturday!
Feb 02
Rand Paul at Ron Paul Rally
Atlanta, Georgia
12:30 PM ET
Delegate Information
If anyone needs this information see the link below. Easy step by step of the process.
Since Georgia is a convention state, its imperative we get as many Ron Paul people in place to vote for each other.
http://lindaherren.org/2008GAGOP_Conventions.pdf
Illinois
57 Delegates Up For Grabs On February 5th
Each of the State's 19 congressional districts is assigned 2 to 4 National Convention delegates.
Most of the Chicago/Cook County districts have fewer delegates to win than the more rural districts.
What is the official campaign's strategy? Are they focusing efforts in delegate rich districts? Or carpet-boming the whole state? Should we be trying to coordinate our canvassing efforts with them to make it more likely for some district wins?
CD 1: 2
CD 2: 2
CD 3: 2
CD 4: 2
CD 5: 2
CD 6: 3
CD 7: 2
CD 8: 3
CD 9: 2
CD 10: 3
CD 11: 4
CD 12: 3
CD 13: 4
CD 14: 4
CD 15: 4
CD 16: 4
CD 17: 3
CD 18: 4
CD 19: 4
Here is a map of the Congressional Districts.
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/find...s.xpd?state=IL
The delegates are on the ballot and Ron Paul's name is in parenthesis. You can get a copy of the ballot, I think from your county website, otherwise contact IL HQ
BE SURE TO TELL EVERYONE YOU TALK TO TO VOTE FOR RON PAUL'S DELEGATES - THAT MATTERS!!
Massachusetts
2008 Mass GOP delegates Page
MASSACHUSETTS
2008 REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY
General Guidelines and Information for Potential Delegates to the Convention
Primary Election:
Caucus Date:
February 5, 2008
April 5, 2008
Total number of Delegates and Alternate Delegates:
* 3 Automatic Delegates: State Party Chair, National Committeeman, National Committeewoman (No alternates for these delegates)
· 10 Delegates and 10 Alternate Delegates At-Large
· 30 District Delegates and 30 District Alternate Delegates
(3 delegates and 3 alternates from each congressional district)
Primary Election and Selection of Delegates
Massachusetts is a proportional state with delegates going to candidates receiving 15% of the Net Republican Vote. By state law, the presidential candidate's name is the only name that appears on the primary ballot. Presidential candidates receiving 15% of the net Republican Primary vote will receive a corresponding percentage of the overall delegates to the Convention, both at-large and district, as well as their alternates.
Massachusetts law and the Massachusetts Republican Party and Republican National Committee rules provide no automatic role for officeholders at the convention.
Who may be a delegate?
Caucuses are open to all enrolled Republicans, registered and resident of the district by February 13, 2008. Candidates for delegate, although they need not be present at the caucus, must be enrolled Republicans registered and resident of the district. Delegates and delegates at-large must pledge their support to the presidential candidate entitled to the delegate.
How does the election process work?
District delegates and alternate delegates will be elected at caucuses in each of the congressional districts within 60 days of the primary. The 2008 caucus will be held on April 5, 2008. Caucus Notices will be mailed to all town/city/ward committee members, announcing caucus locations. In addition, notices of the call for any such caucus, meeting, or convention shall be published in a newspaper or newspapers of general circulation in the county, district, or state, as the case may be, not less than fifteen (15) days prior to the date of such caucus, meeting, or convention.
The following describes the process for selecting delegates:
· If unable to attend the caucus meeting, a candidate may express in writing his or her willingness to serve if elected.
· Those candidates for delegate who are present may nominate themselves, and if seconded, the caucus chairman will add the nominee's name to a list of contenders.
· After nominations are closed, each candidate will have three minutes to speak and answer questions. Nominees will speak in alphabetical order.
· The caucus chairman will provide caucus participants with paper ballots. The highest vote getter for each Republican candidate qualifying for a delegate(s) will win.
· After delegates are selected, the same procedure shall be repeated for the election of alternate delegates.
Within 45 days of the congressional district caucuses, the Republican State Committee's Executive Committee shall meet to elect the 10 delegates at-large. Delegates at-large and alternate delegates at-large must be enrolled Republicans resident of Massachusetts and must pledge their support to the presidential candidate entitled to the delegate.
National Convention
All delegates are required by Massachusetts law to reflect the preference expressed by the voters at the Massachusetts Presidential Primary. All delegates and alternate delegates are responsible for their delegate fee, transportation and accommodation.
The 2008 Republican National Convention will be held September 1, 2008 – September 4, 2008 in Minneapolis, MN. For further information, please contact:
Massachusetts Republican Party
85 Merrimac Street, Suite 400
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 523-5005
http://www.massgop.com/FlexPage.aspx?area=convention