31 Aug
Join the forum discussion on this post Dr. Gary North has written an excellent analysis of the current effort to audit the Federal Reserve by the only true Constitutionalist currently in the government of the United States, Dr. Ron Paul. Rather than bore you with my analysis of North’s analysis I will simply tell you [...]
Posted in Commentary, Economics, Public Policy Principles News, Public Policy Radar, Taxation by: Camp Director
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27 Aug
Join the forum discussion on this post On Wednesday, August 26th, Ohio’s elections laws became a bit more Constitutional. US District Court Judge Edmund Sargus issued a permanent injunction against Ohio’s “personal funds” provisions of the campaign finance laws, ORC section 3517.103, specifically negating subsections C, D, E, and F of that statute. For more [...]
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22 Aug
Join the forum discussion on this post Most grassroots movements have the same fundamental parts to them, with the tea party movement being a notable exception. Understanding those parts will help activists and candidates to generate and sustain momentum and support for your issue. Chris Faulkner from Faulkner Strategies discussed the keys to a grassroots [...]
Posted in Commentary, Education, Gambling, Public Policy Principles News, The Vote, Uncategorized by: principledpolicy
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22 Aug
Join the forum discussion on this post Chris Faulkner spoke to the entire group after lunch on the ability to harness and utilize the “new media”of social networking and other online portals to create a more effective campaign (either political or activist). He gave a disclaimer that this is the most difficult session for him [...]
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22 Aug
Join the forum discussion on this post This session is on political communication, more specifically on paid and earned media options for a campaign. Faulkner discussed the elements of a communication strategy from establishing or increasing name id, developing image and issue, creating contrast, to defending yourself against attacks. Most people think of political communication [...]
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22 Aug
Join the forum discussion on this post This session in the Candidate track is one that most candidates hate talking about, but is absolutely necessary to achieve the goals of the campaign: fundraising. The “mother’s milk of politics” is also the bane of most candidates, who struggle to spend the requisite time and personal investment [...]
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22 Aug
Join the forum discussion on this post Chris Faulkner of Faulkner Strategies out of Indianapolis led the Candidate track for the American Majority training. I am impressed to see that there are about 30 people who are taking this track our of the 50+ who are in attendance. Some of these people are support or [...]
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22 Aug
Join the forum discussion on this post The AM staff began the session by describing what a coalition is (individuals or organizations coming together to address a common issue, who have common interests and values) and why they form (for solving a problem, naturally!) Discussion centered around purposeful coalition building–creating a roadmap for success, with [...]
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22 Aug
Join the forum discussion on this post I am going to be blogging live today from the American Majority Candidate and Activist training class, being held on the campus of Otterbein College. The morning has started well, as the staff of AM provided coffee and pastries for such an early starting event! They also are [...]
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21 Aug
Join the forum discussion on this post Today, United States District Court Judge Edmund A. Sargus issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) against Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner’s office, as a result of a complaint filed against the Secretary and the Ohio Elections Commission by Republican Secretary of State candidate Sandra O’Brien. The complaint challenges the [...]
Posted in Commentary, General, Public Policy Radar, The Vote, Uncategorized by: principledpolicy
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