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Transitioning from a National Mindset to a Local One
With the end of mid-term election season quickly approaching, nearly every poll, blog post, and even MSM news story has come to a similar conclusion:…
Wisconsin is a Conservative State
Recent polls have shown that the number of likely voters in Wisconsin who identify themselves as “conservative” is far greater than those who would use “liberal” or “moderate” as a label. It isn’t just one poll either. A McClatchey-Marist Poll (September 26-28, 2010) in Wisconsin found 47% of likely voters label themselves a conservative, compared to 20% for liberal and 33% for moderate. A CNN/Time Poll (September 17-21, 2010) showed 47% conservative, 19% liberal, and 32% moderate among Wisconsin likely voters. A Gallup poll showed the percentage of conservatives at 43% of Wisconsin likely voters.
Excessive spending, procrastination, or just poor planning?
My colleague told me about this interesting turn of events in Benton County regarding one of the election commissioners chartering a flight to pick up…
Election Themed Online Activism
Can you believe how quickly election day is approaching? It creeps up, and before you know it, the big day is here! However as activists,…
The Universal Buzz Word – ACCOUNTABILITY
This election cycle has definitely been quite unique. Candidates carefully omit any party affiliation on their yard signs and push cards, hoping to avoid “that”…
Reasons Arkansans Need to Get Out The Vote (GOTV)
The vast majority of Arkansans (around 61 percent) are strongly dissatisfied with the direction of our nation and over 51 percent of Arkansans say their…
The Opening Salvo
The 2010 primary season was, for the most part, a good one for limited government, freedom-loving conservatives. Most of the high profile challenges against the…
The Repeal Pledge
Independent Women’s Voice and American Majority Action are combining forces on The Repeal Pledge, which is calling for the de-authorization, defunding and repealing of ObamaCare….
Beware of the Golden Calf
With less than five weeks to go until Election Day, the nightmare that conservatives have been living in for the past couple of years seems…
Quitters Never Win
Just recently, I was speaking with an activist regarding the Tea Party group that he leads. When I asked how things were going, more specifically,…
Traditional Mediums Do Still Matter
At American Majority, we talk a lot about online activism. I am especially known as a proponent of social media, and am big on getting…
Good Bye mom and Dad hello Uncle Sam
Last Friday I was honored to speak at the University of Arkansas Constitution Day Celebration 2010 at the campus open air Greek Theater. It proved…
10 Ways To Maximize Social Media Before Election Day
As analysis continues to pour in from Tuesday’s primaries, there’s one statistic that we as the grassroots need to note. According to a CNN blog…
The Night of the Dark Horses
Well, the primary season is officially over and election season can finally start. With primaries in seven states, not counting Washington D.C., tea party candidates…
Stupid is as Stupid Does
When Socrates listed his four virtues, he juxtaposed moderation and courage, explaining that there is a season for both. The framers knew this well, and after a decade of failed government following the revolution they chose the latter. There is always time for moderation; now is a time for courage.
How do I put my boots on the ground when I can’t find my socks?
I believe that there are a great number of people who would love to get involved, become more effective and make a greater impact on…
Values or Victory?
Do we want politicians who will surely win, or do we want to elect the candidate most solidly representing constitutional principles and guaranteeing greater liberty to the American people?
Another Local Government Power Grab
The federal government doesn’t have a monopoly on ridiculous power grabs, or the inclination to ignore the expressed will of the people. Here is a…
Public Sector Workers Are the New Privileged Elite Class
The alarming compensation gap between public and private sector workers that places undue stress and suffering on taxpayers and public services. A very thoughtful piece…
For Whom The Bell Tolls…
At $578 million, the Robert F. Kennedy School in Los Angeles is the most expensive public school ever built in America. It features a high-tech swimming pool, a chic auditorium, vaulted ceilings, luxury amenities and a design aesthetic worthy of a spread in Architectural Digest. ABC News reports that the school is more expensive than the “Bird’s Nest” stadium in Beijing, China, built for the 2008 Olympics, and the Wall Street Journal notes that it cost more than L.A.’s Staples sports center.
I Saw the Sign…
In local politics–particularly in an Obama recession such as this–campaign resources are hard to come by, and conserving cash is as much the name of the game as is raising it. So candidates and their campaign staff must look for creative ways to get the best bang for their buck. To wit, here are three tips that are simple but can help conserve the green.
Scheduling Events to Maximize a Candidate’s Time
With Labor Day behind us, and voters being more focused on the upcoming elections, properly handling requests and filling out a candidate’s schedule becomes all that more critical. Below are five helpful points to ensure that you are maximizing a candidate’s time.
An Agent of Change dies and His Battle is Remembered
Jefferson Thomas died Sunday, Sept 5th from pancreatic cancer. Thomas was one of the “Little Rock Nine” who provoked a major civil rights battle at Little…