Dick Heller needs our help!

Bradley in DC · 08-12-2008, 08:23 AM

DC's only representation in the federal government is Eleanor Holmes Norton. She was unopposed for re-election last time. Dick Heller has agreed to let us circulate petitions to put him on the ballot to run against her. We need to raise a few thousand dollars this week to hire petitioners to get him on the ballot. If we fail, she will likely be unopposed again.

Long story short, he wanted to run on a fusion Libertarian-Republican ticket but was denied by the board of elections. Because of complications with the Supreme Court case, he missed the Republican deadline to file. Now we are circulating petitions to put him on the November ballot as a Libertarian with Republican support (the DC GOP HQ is collecting signatures on our petitions there!). There is a budding non-socialist alliance forming.

We need a few thousand valid signatures of registered DC voters and a looming deadline. If we could raise a few thousand dollars, the professional petitioners finishing up in WV now could come to DC.

If you could help, please contact me at DCforHeller@gmail.com or send checks payable to "DC for Heller" at PO Box 77159, Washington DC 20013. All federal contribution rules on disclosures and prohibitions apply.

Be one of the first to stand up for the man who stood up for us!

Primbs · 08-12-2008, 08:50 AM

Great job Bradley. What is the deadline for the signatures?

Imperial · 08-12-2008, 09:19 AM

It sounds like he probably won't do it, but a couple of TV or radio appearances would do wonders for that, as long as you mention money is needed for the petitions.

I mean, you could probably list 10 national TV and radio shows that would have him on. Just pick a couple that would be pretty much favorable to him.

Kotin · 08-12-2008, 09:30 AM

bump for heller!

Bradley in DC · 08-12-2008, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Primbs

Great job Bradley. What is the deadline for the signatures?

Thanks. We have until August 27th for Heller (and also Ron Paul delegate candidate Damien Ober who is running for shadow senator) but earlier and more sigs for Barr (their campaign "gave up" though in truth they never even tried and were, um, "counterproductive" here).

Several of us have been collecting signatures already. I got everyone at the DCYR meeting last night and Grover's last week, etc. (yes, Grover signed it himself--so have the DC GOP chairman, exec dir, council candidate, et al.).

Nancy is having a rooftop fundraiser for the effort on Saturday. Bruce is getting proposals from professional petitioners (we'll need them to supplement our efforts). James, Craig and others from the local Ron Paul activist crew are all helping out.

Menthol Patch · 08-12-2008, 05:02 PM

Does Dick Heller have a website with his positions on the issues?

yongrel · 08-12-2008, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Menthol Patch

Does Dick Heller have a website with his positions on the issues?

Coming soon.

Anti Federalist · 08-12-2008, 05:25 PM

Well, good for Dick Heller.

I'm in.

Bradley in DC · 08-12-2008, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Imperial

It sounds like he probably won't do it, but a couple of TV or radio appearances would do wonders for that, as long as you mention money is needed for the petitions.

I mean, you could probably list 10 national TV and radio shows that would have him on. Just pick a couple that would be pretty much favorable to him.

Yes, we are going to do it.

We've got pledges for 1/4 of the money just today and scores of volunteers are out getting signatures (gratis). There is a big volunteer party Saturday where people are supposed to collect signatures first. The guy organizing the ballot petitioning's mother died unexpectedly Saturday which throw us for a loop.

Dick and Dane have been doing some media events including the Laura Ingraham (sp?) show. I don't think they've been plugging the donation part though, just talking about the court cases.

Feel free to mention it on the air as callers on shows though!

nate895 · 08-12-2008, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bradley in dc

thanks. We have until august 27th for heller (and also ron paul delegate candidate damien ober who is running for shadow senator) but earlier and more sigs for barr (their campaign "gave up" though in truth they never even tried and were, um, "counterproductive" here).

Several of us have been collecting signatures already. I got everyone at the dcyr meeting last night and grover's last week, etc. (yes, grover signed it himself--so have the dc gop chairman, exec dir, council candidate, et al.).

Nancy is having a rooftop fundraiser for the effort on saturday. Bruce is getting proposals from professional petitioners (we'll need them to supplement our efforts). James, craig and others from the local ron paul activist crew are all helping out.

nvm

08-12-2008, 08:23 AM	#1
Bradley in DC Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Capitol Hill, DC Posts: 12,120	Dick Heller needs our help! DC's only representation in the federal government is Eleanor Holmes Norton. She was unopposed for re-election last time. Dick Heller has agreed to let us circulate petitions to put him on the ballot to run against her. We need to raise a few thousand dollars this week to hire petitioners to get him on the ballot. If we fail, she will likely be unopposed again. Long story short, he wanted to run on a fusion Libertarian-Republican ticket but was denied by the board of elections. Because of complications with the Supreme Court case, he missed the Republican deadline to file. Now we are circulating petitions to put him on the November ballot as a Libertarian with Republican support (the DC GOP HQ is collecting signatures on our petitions there!). There is a budding non-socialist alliance forming. We need a few thousand valid signatures of registered DC voters and a looming deadline. If we could raise a few thousand dollars, the professional petitioners finishing up in WV now could come to DC. If you could help, please contact me at DCforHeller@gmail.com or send checks payable to "DC for Heller" at PO Box 77159, Washington DC 20013. All federal contribution rules on disclosures and prohibitions apply. Be one of the first to stand up for the man who stood up for us! __________________ My review of the For Liberty documentary: digg.com/d315eji (please Digg and post comments on the HuffPost site) "This political train-wreck Republicans face can largely be traced to Bush’s philosophical metamorphosis from a traditional, non-interventionist conservative to the neoconservatives’ exemplar of a 'War President', and his positioning of the Republicans as the 'War Party'." Nicholas Sanchez on Bush's legacy, September 30, 2007. Last edited by Bradley in DC; 08-12-2008 at 08:25 AM.

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08-12-2008, 08:50 AM	#2
Primbs Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,744	Great job Bradley. What is the deadline for the signatures?

08-12-2008, 09:19 AM	#3
Imperial Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,853	It sounds like he probably won't do it, but a couple of TV or radio appearances would do wonders for that, as long as you mention money is needed for the petitions. I mean, you could probably list 10 national TV and radio shows that would have him on. Just pick a couple that would be pretty much favorable to him.

08-12-2008, 05:02 PM	#6
Menthol Patch Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 5,820	Does Dick Heller have a website with his positions on the issues?