Romney Campaign Is Paying People To Gather Information About State Delegates

[opinionatedfool]

According to a MI RP campaign staffer, the campaign:

"...received word that Romney's campaign is paying people to gather information about the state delegates and identify the "troublemakers" (i.e., you and me) so be careful not to share your information or political affiliations with strangers."

Watch for this in other states as well. This is especially important if you are a delegate.

[jcarcinogen]

To get on the inside, paul supporters should be saying they're Romney supporters. All they have to say is they want the best candidate to beat Obama and any pi or spy will be fooled.

[frickettz]

Just became a state delegate for MI a few days ago. Today I'm getting calls from 517-394-9940 without leaving voicemails. I'm not in a position to be able to answer but doing a quick search the top result for that phone number is hxxp://coasttocoaststrategies.com/case_studies.html

[opinionatedfool]

Just became a state delegate for MI a few days ago. Today I'm getting calls from 517-394-9940 without leaving voicemails. I'm not in a position to be able to answer but doing a quick search the top result for that phone number is hxxp://coasttocoaststrategies.com/case_studies.html

It wouldn't surprise me if it was Romney bots. I tried calling the number but no one picked up.

[HOLLYWOOD]

has this gone out on socila media?

[DamianTV]

This shouldnt suprise anyone. Romney supporters think it is okay to use dirty underhanded tactics to prevent Ron Paul from getting the Nomination. They Photocopy Fake Delegate Badges, they Break Quorum by walking out, they print out Fake Ron Paul Delegate Lists and pass them out, Romney's campaign Lawyers threaten Ron Paul for not dropping out, they even go so far as to jack up the price of Convention Fees (Alaska) then SPONSOR their Delegates Entrance Fees, what makes anyone think that they wouldnt do something like this?

[PatriotOne]

Just became a state delegate for MI a few days ago. Today I'm getting calls from 517-394-9940 without leaving voicemails. I'm not in a position to be able to answer but doing a quick search the top result for that phone number is hxxp://coasttocoaststrategies.com/case_studies.html

Interesting. This company is owned by Saul Anuzis. We've had dealings with him before I am sure. I can't remember what, but that name is VERY familiar.


Saul Anuzis served as Chairman of the Michigan Republican Party from 2005-2009 and was a candidate for Chairman of the Republican National Committee in 2009 and 2011. His previous political and government service included working with Newt Gingrich at American Solutions, Jack Kemp’s 1988 Presidential campaign, serving as Chief of Staff to Senate Majority Leader Dick Posthumus, Chairman of the MI Senate Republican Campaign Committee and serving on the MI House Republican Campaign Committee.

Anuzis was asked by RNC Chairman Michael Steele to head up the Transition Team on Technology and led the RNC's first Tech Summit during which over 7,000 activists from around the country participated online, via live video feeds or in person.

The RNC created a new standing Committee on Technology and Anuzis was asked to serve as its Chairman by both Chairman Michael Steele and Chairman Reince Priebus. Anuzis was the first non-RNC member to hold such a post. In May of 2010, Anuzis was unanimously elected to be Michigan’s National Committeeman to the Republican National Committee. In 2009 - 2010, he also served as a consultant to the House Policy Committee on New Media & Technology which was chaired by Congressman Thaddeus McCotter (R-MI).

Anuzis is co-founder and co-owner of Quick Connect VOIP, which is a broadband and VOIP provider in Michigan. He and his partner also own Quick Connect USA which is a Competitive Local Exchange Carrier providing local and long distance service to their customers.

Anuzis also serves as a Managing Partner of Coast to Coast Strategies, LLC, which provides strategic planning, consulting and business development services. He sits on the Advisory Board of several technology companies including CampaignGrid, Victory Solutions and RAP Index. He served on several non-profit boards as well as a Gubernatorial Appointee to the Michigan Jobs Commission and the Michigan Export Development Authority and a member of the Teamsters Union.

Saul Anuzis studied Economics at the University of Michigan in Dearborn. He is the Honorary Consul for the Republic of Lithuania. He and with wife of 26 years, Lina have 4 sons, enjoy skiing, scuba diving, their Harley and sailing.

http://coasttocoaststrategies.com/bio.html

C2C provides strategic planning, access, alliances, marketing as well as “grasstops” and “grassroots” communications on behalf of clients who are trying to get things done.

We use a “campaign style” approach to help develop long term, sustainable efforts that depend on strategic relationships between community leaders, businesses and opinion leaders at all levels of State and Federal government .

We incorporate the latest software and technology to effectively identify influencers in a community, corporation or association for public affairs and communications. We provide an objective and quantitative analysis of an organization’s human assets. We identify, assess and measure a stakeholders political capital and put a plan in place to effectively engage on behalf of an organization or cause.

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Our approach is based on the proven campaign and common sense concept

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We not only help with strategic advice, but put together a team of professionals to address the clients concerns and needs.

[PatriotOne]

Saul Anuzis, wanted to ban Ron from 2008 debates.....

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthr...ht=Saul+Anuzis

[opinionatedfool]

Saul Anuzis, wanted to ban Ron from 2008 debates.....

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthr...ht=Saul+Anuzis

Well, we know why his company's been calling then.

[opinionatedfool]

+rep PatriotOne

[opinionatedfool]

has this gone out on socila media?

Not that I know of

[angelatc]

According to a MI RP campaign staffer, the campaign:

"...received word that Romney's campaign is paying people to gather information about the state delegates and identify the "troublemakers" (i.e., you and me) so be careful not to share your information or political affiliations with strangers."

Watch for this in other states as well. This is especially important if you are a delegate.

We got the call - posted it in the Michigan group earlier. They are claiming to be the Michigan Republican Party.

Anuzis is a POS. He is paid to support the National Popular Vote, for starts. The survey also asks about whether you're planning to support him.

[satchelmcqueen]

bump for getting to word out! great post

[Elwar]

How much $$$???

And who are these troublemakers I can turn in for the big bucks?

[wgadget]

So they've....put a bounty on us??

And isn't Saul A. the guy who said Ron wasn't invited to the 2008 RNC? I may have him mixed up with someone else..

[dude58677]

So they've....put a bounty on us??

And isn't Saul A. the guy who said Ron wasn't invited to the 2008 RNC? I may have him mixed up with someone else..

He didn't want Ron Paul included in debates after the blowback exchange with Rudy Guilanni. This was the Fox News debate:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AD7dnFDdwu0

[cucucachu0000]

Turn off your Facebook to anybody that's not your friend that's most likely where they'll find out anything about you

[wgadget]

How to turn off Facebook to anyone who's not a friend?

[specsaregood]

Turn off your Facebook to anybody that's not your friend that's most likely where they'll find out anything about you

If i was attempting to locate Paul supporters I'd just look in the FEC reports. easy peasy.

[FSP-Rebel]

No wonder everything was civil at our county conventions, they already had their plan to 86 us ready to roll. If they have any sort of success with this you can bet the state convention won't go that smoothly for them.

[MoneyWhereMyMouthIs2]

I think if you are a delegate and asked who you are supporting by some unknown caller, the default answer should be "Romney." The Paul campaign should have a policy of "you call us back to verify our identity at this number xxx-xxx-xxxx ext xx as shown on the official website" if they need to reach delegates. (and I'm sure they do)

Romney campaign is doing this before and after delegate selection, btw.

[sailingaway]

How to turn off Facebook to anyone who's not a friend?

it is in settings. how you share information. privacy.

[Ivash]

All of this further convinces me that all the rules about delegates are extremely unnecessary. The whole thing should be simplified.

[Evilfox]

Great post great info. Delegates should be very cautious the next couple of months, especially you stealthers.

[robertwerden]

time to give names of romney delegates instead of your own, maybe Romney will disqualify his own supporters. $#@!ing dick head.

[Paulistinian]

time to give names of romney delegates instead of your own, maybe Romney will disqualify his own supporters. $#@!ing dick head.

not a bad idea!

[walt]

They sent me my first five figure check in the mail for this today....I can't decide whether to go to the media with it or cash it out immediately for gold....

Darn tough choices...

[DonovanJames]

It's really odd that you bring this up -- I received an auto call yesterday while at work saying I qualified for a selective political survey and would get a free vacation to many exotic and luxurious places of my choosing just for participating or I could press 9 to be taken off the call list - I hammered 9 to no avail as the message just kept repeating its extremely enticing offer. It came from 253-382-9937

[Bastiat's The Law]

Turn off your Facebook to anybody that's not your friend that's most likely where they'll find out anything about you

Do it delegates! Protect yourselves.

[Bastiat's The Law]

it is in settings. how you share information. privacy.

The privacy settings in facebook are pretty confusing. We might have to make a quick "how to" write up for our people, especially those less computer savvy.