Constitution Party of Indiana Convention

[johenz]

For those interested, the Constitution Party of Indiana will be holding its first State Convention on Saturday, September 17 at Ryan's Steak House, 6315 Scatterfield Road, Anderson, IN from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

We'll be electing state officers, electing delegates for the national convention, and approving changes to the State Platform and bylaws. Members who have submitted their meembership applications and paid their annual dues will be able to discuss these issues and vote. All are welcome to attend and observe.

More information is available at our State website www.cpindiana.org .

Convention info is at StateConvention .

"...because voting your values matters."

 

[johenz]

Just bumping this up.

 

[88GT]

Each candidate has to petition for placement on the ballot, doesn't he?

 

[Expat]

Lot of points that I can agree with on your page.

 

[littletommy]

If I were a little closer to Anderson, I would love to attend, but too far and too much going this next several weeks.

 

[mrjarrell]

Each candidate has to petition for placement on the ballot, doesn't he?

If they do that they can only run as "independents" in certain races. The Constitution Party does not have ballot access in the state of Indiana. They have a lot of work ahead of them to gain it.

 

[rambone]

johenz, can you tell me in your words how the Constitution Party is different from the Republicans? And how they differ from Libertarians?

Also, what is the official stance on the Federal War on Drugs? The Constitution Party Platform page didn't say.

 

[88GT]

If they do that they can only run as "independents" in certain races. The Constitution Party does not have ballot access in the state of Indiana. They have a lot of work ahead of them to gain it.

That sux.

But you said "if they do that." What would the alternative be? I'm just not familiar enough with the election rules and regs, particularly when it comes to third parties.

 

[mrjarrell]

That sux.

But you said "if they do that." What would the alternative be? I'm just not familiar enough with the election rules and regs, particularly when it comes to third parties.

Their only alternative is to gain ballot access. That takes a lot of hard work, money and petitioning. The LPIN managed to do it back in the 90's and has maintained their access ever since. It takes an organisation and boots on the ground, (not to mention loads of paid petitioners statewide). After that it takes people willing to run for office on different levels during the elections. You have to have a Secretary of State candidate and they have to garner at least 2% of the vote in the election to maintain ballot access. There are perks in getting higher vote percentages, since you gain major party status and you get people appointed to certain positions. Running as independents gains their party nothing and they will not be recognised as members of that party. Plus the petitioning can be fierce and it's easy to screw it up.

 

[rambone]

Even having a vague understanding of election laws, it is evident that the deck is stacked incredibly in favor of the R's & D's. Democracy is neutered this way.

 

[88GT]

For the love of God, Rambone, do you ever stop the incessant *****ing?

 

[mrjarrell]

For the love of God, Rambone, do you ever stop the incessant *****ing?

He's not wrong.

 

[rambone]

For the love of God, Rambone, do you ever stop the incessant *****ing?

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