This Surprisingly Refreshing Polynesian Lady Wants to Return the GOP, "Party of the Big Tent" to its Conservative Roots.

Many Americans don't know that there is such a place as the US Territory of American Samoa, or that American Samoa sends a Delegate to the House of Representatives. Amata Aumua Coleman Radewagen is the GOP candidate for that office, and as a long-time Republican she is the 5th ranking member in seniority in the Republican National Committee, and the National Chairwoman to the RNC from Am. Samoa.

Amata is a small government, traditional values, constitutional rights, fiscal conservative, grassroots political activist.

She is basing her campaign on Five Principles that resonate with "Ron Paul Republicans":

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1. The centrality of God in our lives and the primacy of the family are the inextricably intertwined, fundamental building blocks of our society...

2. The sanctity of life is inviolable. As part of our belief system, Samoans view all life as being precious in the sight of our Lord. Life, which is God’s greatest gift to Mankind, begins at conception. I oppose any efforts by outside forces to undermine our values, interfere with our customs or impose on us any beliefs that are inconsistent with our traditional practices.

3. The preservation of private family property rights is the foundation of our culture...The fabric of our society was founded on the principle of family ownership of private property. Private land taken by government for the common good must be minimized and our property rights must be safeguarded by enforcing the Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which requires just compensation whenever private property is needed for a compelling public purpose.

4. A strong national defense is essential for the protection of our freedoms under the American Flag. I believe the freedoms we enjoy, which are granted by God and guaranteed by the United States, are best preserved by a strong national defense...

5. The American principle of federalism, which limits the intrusion of the federal government into the lives of the people, is central to preserving our way of life. I believe strongly in the 10th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which limits the powers of the federal government to those enumerated in the Constitution.

Amata continues--

The right to self-government and the right of the people to control their own lives is central to the preservation of our proud and ancient culture and our relationship with the United States. Our self-government has evolved over the 108 years of our membership in the American political family. Efforts to refederalize American Samoa weaken the underpinnings of our self-government and erode our ability to preserve our culture. I oppose any effort to expand federal authority over American Samoa without the consent of the people. Problems within our system are resolved best not by uprooting it, but by guiding it effectively by qualified leaders chosen by the people through the democratic electoral process.

About the composition and factions in the GOP Amata says: "What some people fail to appreciate is that our party is not a monolith. As we like to say, we are the party of the big tent...There is no national litmus test on what makes a Republican...This is about American citizens who are reaching out to us to become Republicans and we should include them because we have a big tent. There's plenty of room for everyone and we should be proud that they want to join us..."

Google Amata Aumua or see her website http://www.amata.as

She is running for office against a big government collectivist and can use our support. How about an A-Bomb for Amata Aumua?