Delegate Stories (A compendium of shared RP delegate experiences)

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BECOME A DELEGATE BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE!
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I am creating this thread as an index of shared knowledge regarding the experience of being a delegate.
It can be vital to know what to expect, and how to prepare going in. I will be compiling posts and articles that contain related information.
If you have a personal story, or know of a post, article, or video on this subject please submit it to this thread so I can include it in the OP.
I'll close by saying Thank You to every Paul supporter who has chosen to become a delegate, your contribution to liberty is deeply appreciated.


This thread is a work in progress, please excuse the mess.
 
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tsai3904 said:
Uinta County, Wyoming

February 21 and 23
Precinct Caucuses were held to elect delegates to the County Convention and to conduct a straw poll.
Mitt Romney won the straw poll with 65.7% of the votes while Ron Paul came in second with 24.4% (source).

March 10
At the County Convention, 1 National Convention alternate delegate and 14 State Convention delegate positions were up for election.
Ron Paul supporters swept all the delegates! We won the only National Convention alternate delegate and ALL 14 State Convention delegate positions even though Romney won the straw poll in February with 65.7% of the vote!

Lesson Learned
With the help of others, one supporter took charge by reading and re-reading the Uinta County bylaws as well as the Wyoming state bylaws. He spoke to the Uinta County Chairman at length and made sure he knew exactly how the County Convention would be handled. It helped tremendously that the Chairman was willing to help out. The key was also having contact information of all the supporters who became delegates to the County Convention and making sure they all met up days before so that everyone was on the same page. He identified the right number of people to run for the open positions and made sure everyone voted for these supporters only. Understand that there are many well known Romney supporters within the county and none of them got elected to the State Convention. Organization matters and having someone who is willing to sacrifice their time to take the lead is what made the difference in this county.
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MozoVote said:
A recent post on the Jefferson county Iowa thread, reminded me of something a former legislator told our CFL group. One of the most important votes you cast is "adoption of the rules".

Often the rules are very restrictive. They are meant to prevent individual delegates from derailing the agenda.

You will be pressured to adopt the rules quickly. They'll say it is a formality... That these are the rules we have always used, they work just fine. You may be handed the rules and immediately asked to vote on them without being given time to read them. This is all done intentionally, to intimidate new delegates.
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Why share this information about yourself before making it to national? Might make it easier for them to spot you as you work through the process.
 
DGambler said:
Why share this information about yourself before making it to national? Might make it easier for them to spot you as you work through the process.
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This is a point, I wouldn't generally advise putting personally identifiable information in online forums.
That being said there are plenty of stories from 2008 as well as general advice and information that can be shared to provide inexperienced delegates and potential delegates with valuable insight :)
 
Great idea.
The single greatest small victories ahead of us will be converting unbound delegates, we want to hear those stories.
No longer are we going after the typical GOP voters, but soft delegates...this is the path to win.
 
Still expanding on and updating the thread, I know there are stories from 2008 and 2012 that I've missed, if you've read one (or read one) and don't see it listed above please post a link here so that I can update the thread to include it.

Thanks :D
 
Paul supporters reading this thread who aren't delegates but can still become one in their state, this is a reminder to you...

BECOME A DELEGATE BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE!
 
A recent post on the Jefferson county Iowa thread, reminded me of something a former legislator told our CFL group. One of the most important votes you cast is "adoption of the rules".

Often the rules are very restrictive. They are meant to prevent individual delegates from derailing the agenda.

You will be pressured to adopt the rules quickly. They'll say it is a formality... That these are the rules we have always used, they work just fine. You may be handed the rules and immediately asked to vote on them without being given time to read them. This is all done intentionally, to intimidate new delegates.
 
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Uinta County, Wyoming

February 21 and 23
Precinct Caucuses were held to elect delegates to the County Convention and to conduct a straw poll.
Mitt Romney won the straw poll with 65.7% of the votes while Ron Paul came in second with 24.4% (source).

March 10
At the County Convention, 1 National Convention alternate delegate and 14 State Convention delegate positions were up for election.
Ron Paul supporters swept all the delegates! We won the only National Convention alternate delegate and ALL 14 State Convention delegate positions even though Romney won the straw poll in February with 65.7% of the vote!

Lesson Learned
With the help of others, one supporter took charge by reading and re-reading the Uinta County bylaws as well as the Wyoming state bylaws. He spoke to the Uinta County Chairman at length and made sure he knew exactly how the County Convention would be handled. It helped tremendously that the Chairman was willing to help out. The key was also having contact information of all the supporters who became delegates to the County Convention and making sure they all met up days before so that everyone was on the same page. He identified the right number of people to run for the open positions and made sure everyone voted for these supporters only. Understand that there are many well known Romney supporters within the county and none of them got elected to the State Convention. Organization matters and having someone who is willing to sacrifice their time to take the lead is what made the difference in this county.
 
Okie RP fan said:
Paul supporters reading this thread who aren't delegates but can still become one in their state, this is a reminder to you...

BECOME A DELEGATE BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE!
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Good call, added to OP.

If anyone can link me a list (or an example so I can compile a list) of the cut off dates for various states please do and I will add that to the OP as well.
There are many supporters who are newer to politics that don't understand this race is ongoing despite it being after Super Tuesday.
Let's help them know there's still time to get involved and make a meaningful impact on the outcome of this race!
 
tsai3904 said:
Uinta County, Wyoming

February 21 and 23
Precinct Caucuses were held to elect delegates to the County Convention and to conduct a straw poll.
Mitt Romney won the straw poll with 65.7% of the votes while Ron Paul came in second with 24.4% (source).

March 10
At the County Convention, 1 National Convention alternate delegate and 14 State Convention delegate positions were up for election.
Ron Paul supporters swept all the delegates! We won the only National Convention alternate delegate and ALL 14 State Convention delegate positions even though Romney won the straw poll in February with 65.7% of the vote!

Lesson Learned
With the help of others, one supporter took charge by reading and re-reading the Uinta County bylaws as well as the Wyoming state bylaws. He spoke to the Uinta County Chairman at length and made sure he knew exactly how the County Convention would be handled. It helped tremendously that the Chairman was willing to help out. The key was also having contact information of all the supporters who became delegates to the County Convention and making sure they all met up days before so that everyone was on the same page. He identified the right number of people to run for the open positions and made sure everyone voted for these supporters only. Understand that there are many well known Romney supporters within the county and none of them got elected to the State Convention. Organization matters and having someone who is willing to sacrifice their time to take the lead is what made the difference in this county.
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Added to front page, thank you! :)
 
I'd also like to add if anyone has stories related to overturning abusive GOP rulings regarding seating delegates etc regardless of if that was done through Roberts Rules, the Courts or something else I'd like to hear about those too. I think they're worth keeping track of. :)
 
Looking for more stories et al as conventions progress. Also if anyone has a good link (or would like to write?) a synopsis with a general overview of the delegate process 'caucus to convention' ;)
I know it couldn't be accurate to each states regulations but something simple for those who are totally new to the process
 
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