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Ron Paul will be an "official" write-in candidate in California!!!

Submitted by FlyingComic on Wed, 10/22/2008 - 13:55
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In California, you must have 55 declared electors filed with the Secretary of State's office before you become an "official" write-in candidate for president. Unless a voter writes in an "official" write-in candidate for an office, his or her vote doesn't count.

Gail Lightfoot has been spearheading a drive to get the required number of electors, and I just got an email from her that Evelyn Mendez, Program Manager Candidates & Elections in the California Secretary of State's office, indicates we have 70 completed elector forms! Gail is working with her to finalize the 55 electors.

Bottom Line:

Ron Paul will be an official write-in candidate for the office of president in California! If you write in "Ron Paul," it WILL count!!!

Now I can actually vote for someone!

UPDATE (10/23/08 12:30 A.M. PDT):

Gail says the Secretary of State called her today to expedite finalizing the list. It should be on the web site TODAY sometime (Thursday)!

UPDATE (10/23/08 3:25 P.M. PDT):

Eric Garris is reporting on LewRockwell.com (digg this!) that the Secretary of State's official announcement will be tomorrow (Friday).

UPDATE (10/24/08 1:45 P.M. PDT):

I got this message from Gail today:

I spoke to Eric Garris this morning and he checked directly with the SoS because of emails saying we are incorrect and need Ron Paul's signature. The Election Code has changed -- as usual -- and those individuals who go to other sections and find other rules that don't apply in this case are all wrong. We have definitely qualified Write in votes for Ron Paul to be counted. That is a sure thing -- it can be taken to the bank or the media as the case may be. Eric will get this up on Lew Rockwell's web site and Sarah Foster will have it on World Net Daily. Several others are sending notices to their local papers. The SoS will notify the Elections Offices around the state. They have my ranked list to determine the top 55 by e and snail mail.

UPDATE (10/24/08 2:56 P.M. PDT)

Certified list at Secretary of State's web page is here!!!

UPDATE (10/29/08 4:30 P.M. PDT)

The announcement hits the OC Register's "TOTAL BUZZ" column.

UPDATE (10/30/08 3:30 P.M. PDT)

List of Electors is out!

And, yes, I'm on the list! ;)

UPDATE (11/3/08 12:40 P.M. PST)

The announcement hits the main OC Register news section (and, I assume the print version as well).


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My vote only belongs to my REAL HERO!!!!

Submitted by RPinoy on Wed, 10/29/2008 - 19:43.

Yes!!

I can write-in Ron Paul for President!!!!

WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!

RON PAUL 2008!!! He's my President!

Submitted by Citizen Joe on Wed, 10/29/2008 - 19:06.

RON PAUL 2012... RAND PAUL 2016...

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“Liberty without learning is always in peril... and learning without liberty is always in vain”

- John Fitzgerald Kennedy

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"The greatest mystery of all is truth." - Me, 2009

Oh, that is so great

Submitted by quiltingsando on Wed, 10/29/2008 - 19:01.

man would I love to vote for Dr. Paul. I already voted for Chuck Baldwin he's a good man and I know he would rather have Dr. Paul win. Nice to know there are still some good people around who have not sold out their integrity. Congratulations, to the people who made this happen. Bravo!

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Left my comment there...

Submitted by AAAAANDRE on Wed, 10/29/2008 - 19:30.

;-)

(awaiting moderation)

bump for relevant posts!

Submitted by aVoiceof Reason. on Sun, 10/26/2008 - 16:25.

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Submitted by aVoiceof Reason. on Sun, 10/26/2008 - 16:22.

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It's not over until it's over

Submitted by newt on Sun, 10/26/2008 - 15:44.





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+ 1 write-in votes for Ron Paul

Submitted by funkmasterizzy on Fri, 10/24/2008 - 15:59.

He's got my vote whether he wants it or not.

digg this!!! HARD AND FAST!! flying comic please post digg link

Submitted by Jdayh on Thu, 10/23/2008 - 05:28.

http://digg.com/2008_us_elections/RON_PAUL_ON_Ballot_in_Mont...

There are 55 electors in California
there are 3 in Montana and
there are 9 in Louisiana...

that is 68 total electors he could win!! In a close election that would throw the actual voting for the President to the House of Representatives..
Each elector casts one vote for President and one vote for Vice President. In order to be elected, a candidate must have a majority (at least 270) of the electoral votes cast for that office. Should no candidate for President win a majority of the electoral votes, the choice is referred to the House of Representatives.[5] Should no candidate for Vice President possess a majority of the electoral votes, the choice is given to the Senate.[6] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Electoral_College

Hell yeah!!!!!

Submitted by Ramdog on Thu, 10/23/2008 - 03:49.

Spread the word people! Use your networks!!!! I knew there was a reason to hold out for voting one more week!
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"The real terrorist's are in this country. They are not planning to blow us up,......... but rather, take our money, our freedom, and our country."

Yippieeee ...

Submitted by yogmama on Thu, 10/23/2008 - 02:30.

I live in L. A. and I can't wait to get my pen out!!! Ron Paul all the way!

"The high office of President has been used to foment a plot to destroy the Americans freedom, and before I leave office I must inform the citizen of his plight."
- John Fitzgerald Kennedy

I am so relieved because I

Submitted by Victoria on Thu, 10/23/2008 - 02:27.

I am so relieved because I do not want to vote for Barr though I wouldn't mind at all supporting the Libertarian party and the groundwork for freedom they have been doing all these years. Barr though seems to be a Libertarian in name only and not only do I not trust him, but I dislike his arrogant and egotistical ways. I was in a quandry over what to do (not that my vote counts for much anyway) but I did want to cast my vote against the 2 party monopoly and I was afraid that I would have to vote for Nadar to send my message.

YES!

Submitted by IR8 on Thu, 10/23/2008 - 02:11.

I dont have to vote for nader! thank the lord! or perhaps a rock. whatever. +2 write in votes for RP in california with love from Irate and fiance. Eff You McBarrma

how great is this!!!

Submitted by Jdayh on Thu, 10/23/2008 - 01:41.

I will get a digg link...

any Californians here...

Submitted by mima on Wed, 10/22/2008 - 20:43.

live near San Joaquin County???

bumpidy

Submitted by Metal_Mulisha on Wed, 10/22/2008 - 18:47.

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I had the choice to write in Ron Paul but didnt

Submitted by Jinc on Wed, 10/22/2008 - 18:47.

I voted the 3rd party candidate of my choice. If he loses by one vote and says he would have accepted the presidency ,blame HIM. I just did what he asked : )

Live Free or Diebold

Same here

Submitted by Kelldor on Wed, 10/22/2008 - 20:46.

He told us not to. He endorsed Chuck Baldwin officially, and that's who I voted for.

Did Ron Paul fill out HIS form?

Submitted by AAAAANDRE on Wed, 10/22/2008 - 17:14.

In addition to the electors, the electee has to submit the “Statement of Write-In Candidacy For President Of The United States”.
Has he done this? Will he?

He Doesn't have to Fill Anything Out

Submitted by FlyingComic on Wed, 10/22/2008 - 18:40.

At least to my understanding. The rules are here.

Technically, when you vote for Ron Paul, you will be voting for the slate of electors who have declared they will vote for Ron Paul (and Gail Lightfoot as V.P.). That's how it works whether you're a "certified" candidate or a "write-in" candidate. In the email I saw from Evelyn Mendez, she said he was now qualified as a Presidential write-in candidate.

Uhh, O.K.

Submitted by AAAAANDRE on Wed, 10/22/2008 - 20:22.

Looks like yours is more official.

But why do they have this form...
http://www.frankmooreforpresident08.com/forms/california_sta...

I got this here: http://writein2008.blogspot.com/search/label/California

"California

A candidate must file the following with the California Secretary of State’s Office by October 21, 2008:

1) A “Statement of Write-In Candidacy For President Of The United States” form.

2) 55 “Declaration Of Write-In Candidacy Presidential Elector” forms, each of which must be notarized.

The declarations of write-in candidacy must be filed with the Secretary of State in person or by mail. Please send your documents to:"

Guess I'll wait for it to be posted on the "official" web site.

No Problem

Submitted by FlyingComic on Wed, 10/22/2008 - 21:00.

Guess I'll wait for it to be posted on the "official" web site.

I have absolutely no problem with your waiting for it to be official. My reason for posting this was twofold:

  • People already have ballots, so they need to wait if they're interested in writing Ron Paul's name in (or just go ahead and write in Ron Paul).
  • There's not much time, so I want to start getting the word out.