Illinois Republicans for RP...important!!!!

Posted March 20th, 2008 by BIAS2112

as per meetup action alert...

Call your local Republican County Chairman and request to be a delegate for the State Convention.

YOU MUST ACT NOW!

Contact information for all County Chairman here:

http://www.championnews.n...

The IL GOP has intentionally set an early deadline (April 1st) for Republican County Chairman (ward and township committeemen in Cook) to submit their list of delegates for the State Republican Convention held June 6 & 7 in Decatur. There will be TEN more Presidential delegates (for the National Convention) elected by the state convention delegates---YOU can be a State Convention delegate! There are literally hundreds of delegate vacancies that can be filled.

The evolution of the Ron Paul Revolution is sweeping the country as Ron Paul’s supporters are having astonishing successes at state and county level GOP conventions

Bookmark/Search this post with:

output

Very last day to call!!

On March 31st, 2008 primo1 says:

bump

Deadline upon us: April 1

On March 30th, 2008 primo1 says:

URGENT: All RP supporters in Illinois can contribute to positive change by contacting their local Republican Party chairmen and requesting to be seated as delegates to the Illinois Rep. Party Convention in Decatur in June 6-7. By expressing your interest in becoming active in the Republican Party (w/o mentioning RP), you may actually be chosen to represent your area and vote on party platform issues. At the very least, you'll be contributing to shaking up the Republican Party, which has strayed widely from its roots. E-mail or call your party head TODAY. You never know how your actions will affect things for the better in Illinois and beyond. NOW IS THE TIME:

Rep. Ward Committeemen (Chicago only): http://chicagogop.com/ind...

Cook County Township Committeemen (outside Chicago): http://www.cookrepublican...

Republican County Chairmen: http://www.championnews.n...

Informative.

On March 25th, 2008 iehuvihs says:

Don't give up, keep knocking at the door.

UPDATE

On March 25th, 2008 aVoiceof Reason. says:

Well, I think I may have secured a position...

Unfortunately, there were 8 positions in my ward and apparently they've all been taken up, however, I talked to a guy on the phone who was pretty nice and he's got some good connections to political allies, etc.

Anyways, since I'm 18, and new to the party and expressed so much enthusiasm he's offered to get me a spot in a different ward to attend the state convention. He also offered through his connections to pay for my transportation and hotel room.... so that's kind of awesome.

HOWEVER, I also wrote a letter to be considered as one of the 10 remaining delegates for the national convention. He told me I basically had no chance in hell because those are given to prominent politicians, and he's right.... but guess what? I wrote the letter anyways and sent it off, and unless they just are biased and throw me off, they have to put me on their ballot. And as long as you're on the ballot there's the potential that you could win... especially when there's a good bunch of Paul supporters voting for you.

update again

On March 30th, 2008 aVoiceof Reason. says:

Well I e-mailed the guy and tried to take him up on his offer and still haven't heard back from him.... I'm guessing I lost my chance...

Try calling him.

On March 30th, 2008 primo1 says:

Sounds like he was willing to go above and beyond for you. I'd be surprised if he reneged on that offer.

I tried and it didn't go well.

On March 30th, 2008 midwest_rpfan says:

I went into the 43rd ward in Cook County/ Chicago on Wednesday and politely asked if I could become a delegate. The good old republican who was there got up and asked who I was and what qualifies me to be a delegate. I told him my name and that I have always voted republican and I want to become more involved. I didn't mention RP and thought that it was in my best interest not to. After all, they had every other candidates sign on the walls but Ron Paul. He told me that it's about who you know and that if I didn't work for the local ward committeman's election that I wouldn't be allowed to be a delegate. I told him that wasn't fair and right and he then asked me what I sold. He could tell that I was in sales and I said Real Estate. He said you can't just start selling real estate without relationships. And since I didn't know the right people I wasn't allowed to just become a delegate.

He handed me a paper with the ward guy's gay picture with him and George Bush and told me that maybe I could be an alternate. Talk about a big fat Neocon! I'm trying some other routes, but not sure if this is going to happen. I'll let you know if I can get in... Illinois has the biggest most corrupt Republican machine in the country from what I'm finding out.

Ron Paul is really making us all look at politics at every level. For me, it's no longer just about RP, it's about change everywhere.

"He told me that it's about who you know

On March 30th, 2008 primo1 says:

"He told me that it's about who you know and that if I didn't work for the local ward committeman's election that I wouldn't be allowed to be a delegate."

Amazing someone can say this with a straight face. Don't they realize that's precisely what turns most people off to politics? Guess they don't call it the "good old boys network" for nothing! Good effort! If it's any consolation, others do seem to be having better luck . . .

I know...

On March 30th, 2008 midwest_rpfan says:

yeah, you just think it can't happen to you. I thought I would walk in and it would be cool. oh well, maybe there's another way. I'll know tomorrow.

Great, great, great job!

On March 29th, 2008 primo1 says:

I hope to see you in Decatur as well!

Go Illinois

On March 23rd, 2008 SableArms says:

Become a delegate!

B for ILLINOIS

On March 23rd, 2008 LatinsforPaul says:

U
M
P

Latinos for Ron Paul

You are guilty

On March 23rd, 2008 primo1 says:

of all the good you did not do. --Voltaire

this is the MOST IMPORTANT

On March 22nd, 2008 SIERRAHPBT says:

this is the MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU CAN DO... all you you have to do is give up a day or 2 to go to the conventions.. vote for fellow Ron Paul supporters to get them to go to national in Minneapolis! please folks!
THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU CAN DO FOR RON PAUL RIGHT NOW!

keep this on top

On March 22nd, 2008 treber says:

we need all the delegates we can get

One question:

On March 22nd, 2008 Ron Garcia says:

Is this by invitation only?

If not, just show up, people. Sometimes, the calls gets overwhelming and everything gets mixed up making them sound like you're being given the run-around. Just go if pre-registration is not required.

If "He who exercises government by means of his virtue may be compared to the north polar star, which keeps its place and all the stars turn towards it." Confucius

By all means go regardless, BUT

On March 22nd, 2008 primo1 says:

if you want to be considered for a state delegate position, with voting privileges, you MUST be appointed by your county chairman. Deadline is April 1.

I e-mailed my ward committee

On March 21st, 2008 aVoiceof Reason. says:

I e-mailed my ward committee woman... no response yet....

I also sent a letter requesting to be considered for one of the last 10 delegate positions for the national convention.

Painting??

On March 23rd, 2008 eted says:

Get in touch with me, I would love to have a copy of your painting in our gallery for free and if you are interested in our program I will get you started. We could do a lot of different things, I could also have you on my radio show on Friday nights on RPI Radio at http://www.rpiradio.com

Check out my painting project here:

http://www.RonPaulPaintin...

Please get in touch with me and let me know what you think!

More cool RP artwork here!

On March 23rd, 2008 primo1 says:

These paintings/prints are really remarkable!
http://www.sergiopaez.com...

Bump

On March 21st, 2008 say yes2yes says:

(:->)

I Called ...

On March 21st, 2008 verticalvoid says:

I called the County Chairman in Coles County Illinois and asked when the next local GOP meetings were (since they weren't posted on the website). He told me that there was to be a meeting on April 22. I then queried him on whether or not there were any delegate seats left for the state convention, mentioning that I was interested in attending. And he said that this is exactly what that meeting was going to be about. He had talked to people and NO ONE was interested in going. He said there were about 8-10 seats left. We can do this people!

I'll be going to the meeting, maybe a little undercover posing as a concerned conservative that doesn't like McCain (but hasn't ever heard of Ron Paul before). If you're from around there, feel free to contact me for more details on the GOP meeting. It's very imperative to attend!

That's great! Only thing is . . .

On March 21st, 2008 primo1 says:

Word is the deadline to submit names of state delegates to Andy McKenna, GOP chair in IL, is April 1. Could this dude be giving you the run around? Or, is he not aware of that deadline? Or, is someone mistaken about the deadline? Read this http://www.championnews.n....

Not sure

On March 21st, 2008 verticalvoid says:

He asked if I was with the College Republicans, and I said that I had been my first 2 years here at school, but due to time constraints I couldn't keep attending meetings. I dropped the name of the President at the time when I was in it (she's since graduated), and I'm sure he's met me before when I helped do some canvassing a couple years ago.

He may be giving me the runaround ... nothing I can really do about it if he is, as the county chair can basically decide everything. He seemed genuine while I talked to him. Said that NO ONE wanted to be a delegate. I didn't mention anything about RP and don't plan on it (until the state convention, or at least find some other supporters and see what's going on!).

Keeping mum about RP probably good

On March 21st, 2008 primo1 says:

You might want to ask him if he's heard anything about this April 1 deadline. That date was obtained from a group/individual not necessarily supportive of RP, yet interested in maximum participation at the state convention. They don't want grassroots Republicans disenfranchised.

Yes..call again say u heard

On March 22nd, 2008 Crickett says:

Yes..call again say u heard deadline was 4/1..call your state GOP HQ as well (should be in the capitol city's phone book...)

Great Job

On March 21st, 2008 justjenmi says:

If I lived in IL, I'd be right there with ya! :-)

Hey Illinois! Have you called yet?

On March 21st, 2008 primo1 says:

Please report any progress in being appointed a state delegate to Scott at ronpaulillinois at gmail.com. Thanks!

I called

On March 21st, 2008 JoeDanger says:

the Kane County Gop Office, and got no answer. I left a message with my number, and told them that I was interested in becoming a delegate, or if that was no longer an option, then attending the convention as a citizen. I am yet to get a return call.

my vid
http://www.youtube.com/wa...

Mike Kenyon Chairman

On March 21st, 2008 primo1 says:

Kane Co. GOP mike kenyon @ sbcglobal . net

Persistence is good.

On March 21st, 2008 primo1 says:

Call, write, have others call and write. Go visit in person maybe. Keep records of your actions. I really like the music in your vid a lot!

'nother bump

On March 21st, 2008 kylefeenix says:

=========================
Live Free or Die - Amen to that

Spread the word!

On March 21st, 2008 primo1 says:

bump

Thanks for posting this

On March 20th, 2008 Victoria says:

Thanks for posting this

Let's help them out

On March 20th, 2008 IMissLiberty says:

I'm sure they pride themselves on trying to fill their lists.

Also, I notice the GOP seems to advocate bias in favor of getting women named as delegates, so let's help them meet their goals.

IMissLiberty

bump

On March 20th, 2008 ljrdxyh says:

This was also posted to

On March 20th, 2008 Laurie says:

IL4RonPaul@yahoogroups.com.

Good Job Laurie!

On March 20th, 2008 Phantom says:

“I have joined your revolution and I’m proud to be part of what you want to do.” - Ron Paul

MAJOR bump

On March 20th, 2008 kylefeenix says:

Huge opportunity to be seized here.

=========================
Live Free or Die - Amen to that

A lot of displeasure with IL GOP

On March 20th, 2008 primo1 says:

Republican Young Professionals (a Chicago group) has this to say:
http://www.championnews.n...

this guys likes McCain!

On March 21st, 2008 midwest_rpfan says:

I've been emailing this guy and I have been anti-McCain. However, he still thinks that he's a man of character and references his POW experience. Puke! I'm working on him without bringing up Ron Paul and I'm going to go to the next group outing and try to talk more. I have emailed him enough and don't want to scare him. I don't think he has a clue about how many Ron Paul people are going to be at the convention. I told him that I was upset with the GOP and he told me not to give up. I can't wait to meet him and really talk.

Finesse it

On March 22nd, 2008 primo1 says:

It's a great first step that these other "on-the-outs" groups are inviting us into the fold. We might consider first finding commonality with them and showcasing our "winning" personalities. Some may then determine that RP is, indeed, their candidate of choice. It seems the general consensus is that the IL GOP is utterly devoid of conservative principles.

Reminds me of some congrats RP supporters received after the IL Rep straw poll last summer in Springfield. RP took 3rd with 19%; it would have been 2nd if not for some last-minute shenanigans.
IL-based Family Taxpayers Network had this to say:
"FTN congratulates the Paul supporters, and hopes they stay with the fight to reform this once 'Grand' Old Party."
http://www.familytaxpayer...

Dirty tricks are being played everywhere....

On March 20th, 2008 ron_paul-bot_12413 says:

.,...but we still managed to infiltrate the committees and delegate election which will finalize April 5th. We have our ducks in a row so to speak. On another note, We have another one day donation set for April Fools Day(April 1st)!!! Please spread the word. Here's the link...

http://www.aprilfoolsmone...

The old media and their masters think we are out and down for the count....APRIL FOOLS! Let's show tyranny who it's messing with! We support Ron Paul because he is one of us and we are all one of him....one in the same....isn't that reason enough to keep the campaign going and Ron Paul in the spotlight?....specially when the spotlight is so brightly shining....the old media are having him on because they think he's down for the count and are gloating. POW!!! Take that tyrannical pukes! We are still here!!!

"Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism."

-George Washington

Wow the IL bylaws are a joke

On March 20th, 2008 SGP says:

Wow the IL bylaws are a joke

They allow proxy voting and even telephone meetings from what i read in your bylaws the chairman decides everything except if majority vote overules him.

Everyone in IL needs to read thier bylaws and at your sonvention you need to have them changed to get rid of these stupid clauses where the chairman controls everything especially where the chair is appointed untill death.

Dr. Steve Parent

Help get his message out to ..........

On March 20th, 2008 Phantom says:

............. all the Ron Paul meet-up groups in Illinios.

Here is the link to the Illinois meet-up groups. You will have to register to pass this on to a meet-up group organiser or post it on the message board.

http://ronpaul.meetup.com...

Let's help get this message out before it is too late.

“I have joined your revolution and I’m proud to be part of what you want to do.” - Ron Paul

I used up my 12 e-mails ..............

On March 20th, 2008 Phantom says:

................. sending a link to this post to the first 12 Ron Paul meet-up group organisers in Arlington Heights, from the above link.

Who's next?

It will only take you ten minutes to pass this link on.

“I have joined your revolution and I’m proud to be part of what you want to do.” - Ron Paul

Dr. Steve Parent

please get this posted to

On March 20th, 2008 aVoiceof Reason. says:

please get this posted to the front page. This will top my list of things to do tomorrow morning...

it's urgent to get the word out, because until I read this, I didn't even realize there was a state convention for Illinois, and I live there.

Illinois Republicans for RP...important!!!!

Comment viewing options

Navigation

User login

Active Forum Topics

Recent comments

Recent blog posts

Who's online

Online users