SaratogaForRonPaul
02-16-2008, 11:52 AM
(Please forward to your meetup groups)
Dear Ron Paul Supporters,
Ron Paul is succeeding in his original intent for running, and that is to get his message out there. Already, Ron Paul supporters everywhere are joining the GOP and changing the platform like in Alaska (http://www.dailypaul.com/node/36385).
Now Ron wants to do the same thing at the National Convention: http://people.ronpaul2008.com/campaign-updates/2008/02/15/become-a-delegate-for-ron-paul/
Not only do the delegates choose the Presidential and Vice Presidential nominee, they also set the platform for the National Republican committee. Imagine the handful of Ron Paul delegates going around and influencing other delegates to push for their platform reform. To do so, we need delegates.
Guess what folks, Vermont, our independent minded neighbor, is a prime source for delegates. Its a winner-take-all OPEN primary on March 4th. Because its an open primary, most of the independents will probably vote for Obama, taking away from McCain. In addition, voter turn out will likely be low since the media has ordained McCain the nominee already. It is up to us to help the Vermont Ron Paul grassroots to convince their voters that a vote for Ron Paul is not lost, but will carry a powerful message across America when Ron gets all 17 delegates.
Winning Vermont is very doable. It is the state where some towns have an arrest warrant for George Bush should he ever set foot in their town. The population is only 600,000 people and most of them are liberals, making the targeted voter group really accessible.
Action Plan:
Here is the simple game plan that each one of us can do for a few bucks and a few hours:
1) Sign up to be a Precinct Leader for Vermont at https://voters.ronpaul2008.com/. If you are already a Precinct Leader, you may need to use a different email address. Pick empty precincts and Locations where there are no meetups like:
Central VT:
Montpelier, VT 05602
Arlington, VT 05250
Killington, VT 05751
Manchester Center, VT 05255
Springfield, VT 05156
Chester, VT 05143
Ludlow, VT 05149
Southern VT:
Pownal, VT 05261
Stamford, VT 05352
Readsboro, VT 05350
Whitingham, VT 05361
Jacksonville, VT 05342
West Halifax, VT 05358
East Dover, VT 05341
West Dover, VT 05356
SW VT:
Bennington, VT 05201
North Bennington, VT 05257
2) Download the Spreadsheet version of the walking lists. Since there are no registered parties, sort in Excel by Conservative scores higher than 75 and pick people who have G=Gun Rights, L=Right to Life, and T=Less Taxes as your list. Erase the rest in Excel. It should cut the list down nicely.
3) Download this sample letter: http://files.meetup.com/637551/RonPaulLetter.doc
and modify the top and bottom with your name and information. Use the Excel file of your precinct as a Mail Merge. Email me if you need help. Print out the letters and sign them by hand.
4) Download and print this 2 sided flyer (Conservative Reagan flyer): http://files.meetup.com/637551/Ron_Conservative.pdf
5) Include either a Gun Owners, Right to Life, and/or Tax Slim Jim depending on the list. Get really cheap SlimJims ($1.25 per 100) at http://www.ronpaulprinting.com/order.html. (Note: Gun Owners SlimJim must be ordered at the www.ronpaul2008store.com at $5 each 100). In rural areas, include the Small Farm SlimJim.
6) Buy clear window envelopes (make sure the outgoing address lines up) and stamps. Do at least 100, but more is preferred.
7) Mail them ASAP.
8) Followup after 3 days with a phone call.
Conclusion:
Vermont is a state that Ron Paul can win and make a big difference in the convention. We did very well in our states, imagine if each of us just spent a couple of hours and a couple of bucks in a state that has a smaller population? This is easy, especially for a battle harden Ron Paul supporter who never gives up. Your efforts will pay off, since no matter what you are opening up more people to learn about Ron Paul's message.
For freedom,
Steven Vasquez
Dear Ron Paul Supporters,
Ron Paul is succeeding in his original intent for running, and that is to get his message out there. Already, Ron Paul supporters everywhere are joining the GOP and changing the platform like in Alaska (http://www.dailypaul.com/node/36385).
Now Ron wants to do the same thing at the National Convention: http://people.ronpaul2008.com/campaign-updates/2008/02/15/become-a-delegate-for-ron-paul/
Not only do the delegates choose the Presidential and Vice Presidential nominee, they also set the platform for the National Republican committee. Imagine the handful of Ron Paul delegates going around and influencing other delegates to push for their platform reform. To do so, we need delegates.
Guess what folks, Vermont, our independent minded neighbor, is a prime source for delegates. Its a winner-take-all OPEN primary on March 4th. Because its an open primary, most of the independents will probably vote for Obama, taking away from McCain. In addition, voter turn out will likely be low since the media has ordained McCain the nominee already. It is up to us to help the Vermont Ron Paul grassroots to convince their voters that a vote for Ron Paul is not lost, but will carry a powerful message across America when Ron gets all 17 delegates.
Winning Vermont is very doable. It is the state where some towns have an arrest warrant for George Bush should he ever set foot in their town. The population is only 600,000 people and most of them are liberals, making the targeted voter group really accessible.
Action Plan:
Here is the simple game plan that each one of us can do for a few bucks and a few hours:
1) Sign up to be a Precinct Leader for Vermont at https://voters.ronpaul2008.com/. If you are already a Precinct Leader, you may need to use a different email address. Pick empty precincts and Locations where there are no meetups like:
Central VT:
Montpelier, VT 05602
Arlington, VT 05250
Killington, VT 05751
Manchester Center, VT 05255
Springfield, VT 05156
Chester, VT 05143
Ludlow, VT 05149
Southern VT:
Pownal, VT 05261
Stamford, VT 05352
Readsboro, VT 05350
Whitingham, VT 05361
Jacksonville, VT 05342
West Halifax, VT 05358
East Dover, VT 05341
West Dover, VT 05356
SW VT:
Bennington, VT 05201
North Bennington, VT 05257
2) Download the Spreadsheet version of the walking lists. Since there are no registered parties, sort in Excel by Conservative scores higher than 75 and pick people who have G=Gun Rights, L=Right to Life, and T=Less Taxes as your list. Erase the rest in Excel. It should cut the list down nicely.
3) Download this sample letter: http://files.meetup.com/637551/RonPaulLetter.doc
and modify the top and bottom with your name and information. Use the Excel file of your precinct as a Mail Merge. Email me if you need help. Print out the letters and sign them by hand.
4) Download and print this 2 sided flyer (Conservative Reagan flyer): http://files.meetup.com/637551/Ron_Conservative.pdf
5) Include either a Gun Owners, Right to Life, and/or Tax Slim Jim depending on the list. Get really cheap SlimJims ($1.25 per 100) at http://www.ronpaulprinting.com/order.html. (Note: Gun Owners SlimJim must be ordered at the www.ronpaul2008store.com at $5 each 100). In rural areas, include the Small Farm SlimJim.
6) Buy clear window envelopes (make sure the outgoing address lines up) and stamps. Do at least 100, but more is preferred.
7) Mail them ASAP.
8) Followup after 3 days with a phone call.
Conclusion:
Vermont is a state that Ron Paul can win and make a big difference in the convention. We did very well in our states, imagine if each of us just spent a couple of hours and a couple of bucks in a state that has a smaller population? This is easy, especially for a battle harden Ron Paul supporter who never gives up. Your efforts will pay off, since no matter what you are opening up more people to learn about Ron Paul's message.
For freedom,
Steven Vasquez