(I have never felt so empowered, and happy that I live in Colorado!)
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In my Precinct Caucus tonight (in Colorado) the preference (beauty) poll came out as follows:
McCain 22 (numbers in people at the caucus- not pct)
Romney 19
Paul 6
Huckabee 2
However, delegates where selected based on what the other people in the room thought of you (as an individual) (after you had a chance to speak), and how much knowledge and passion you displayed.
I gave my speech (which was supposed to be under 1 minute) - I talked about Sound Money/Monetary policy, fiscal responsiblity, respect for the constitution, small govt, and low taxes (and how they relate to the colorado way of life) being the most important issues to me.
(basically no one knew who Ron Paul was, and what idea's he had - NO one understood how the Caucus worked)....
I never had to let anyone know what candidate I supported, they voted based on my thoughts and passion as an individual and my willingness to represent them in the state/congressional/national convention.
I won the county vote, the state vote, and the congressional district vote (by quite a bit). I am now a delegate in each - at each level I can be selected for the national convention (so I've got a good chance).
In colorado no delegates are bound to 1 candidate, so I can vote however I want.
I'm voting for RON Paul!
Another Ron Paul supporter was selected as the other State Delegate (a Romney person got the other Congressional district delegate spot).
So in terms of delegates for my Precinct:
County - 2/2 (each Ron Paul)
State - 2/2 (both Ron Paul)
Congressional District 1/2 (1 for Ron Paul).
I'm hoping all the other precints had similiar results.
(DON'T believe what you see on TV!)
It was truly Amazing - I didn't know the other Paul Person (who became a delegate) but talked to him quite a bit afterwards. Also talked to the sole Huckabee supporter in the Room and we actualy talked about monetary policy for quite some time -- I know I could have converted him very easily (but that doesn't really matter now)
I WON - Paul Won, We Won. Now it's onto the County, State, and District meetings - where I will hopefully become a national delegate!!!
** One major thing we have to do as a Party is to promote the Caucus system (one modeled after Colorado) as much as possible. It was incredible!
Some tips from tonight - that I think won it for me:
1: I dressed in a suit, I looked like I could've been walking into a board room.
2: I sat up front and made conversation with everyone.
3: I volunteered for a commitee position (to promote repubs in my county)
4: I was respectful to everyone, and at each chance stated my name and that I was excited to represent my city and state at each level.
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In my Precinct Caucus tonight (in Colorado) the preference (beauty) poll came out as follows:
McCain 22 (numbers in people at the caucus- not pct)
Romney 19
Paul 6
Huckabee 2
However, delegates where selected based on what the other people in the room thought of you (as an individual) (after you had a chance to speak), and how much knowledge and passion you displayed.
I gave my speech (which was supposed to be under 1 minute) - I talked about Sound Money/Monetary policy, fiscal responsiblity, respect for the constitution, small govt, and low taxes (and how they relate to the colorado way of life) being the most important issues to me.
(basically no one knew who Ron Paul was, and what idea's he had - NO one understood how the Caucus worked)....
I never had to let anyone know what candidate I supported, they voted based on my thoughts and passion as an individual and my willingness to represent them in the state/congressional/national convention.
I won the county vote, the state vote, and the congressional district vote (by quite a bit). I am now a delegate in each - at each level I can be selected for the national convention (so I've got a good chance).
In colorado no delegates are bound to 1 candidate, so I can vote however I want.
I'm voting for RON Paul!
Another Ron Paul supporter was selected as the other State Delegate (a Romney person got the other Congressional district delegate spot).
So in terms of delegates for my Precinct:
County - 2/2 (each Ron Paul)
State - 2/2 (both Ron Paul)
Congressional District 1/2 (1 for Ron Paul).
I'm hoping all the other precints had similiar results.
(DON'T believe what you see on TV!)
It was truly Amazing - I didn't know the other Paul Person (who became a delegate) but talked to him quite a bit afterwards. Also talked to the sole Huckabee supporter in the Room and we actualy talked about monetary policy for quite some time -- I know I could have converted him very easily (but that doesn't really matter now)
I WON - Paul Won, We Won. Now it's onto the County, State, and District meetings - where I will hopefully become a national delegate!!!
** One major thing we have to do as a Party is to promote the Caucus system (one modeled after Colorado) as much as possible. It was incredible!
Some tips from tonight - that I think won it for me:
1: I dressed in a suit, I looked like I could've been walking into a board room.
2: I sat up front and made conversation with everyone.
3: I volunteered for a commitee position (to promote repubs in my county)
4: I was respectful to everyone, and at each chance stated my name and that I was excited to represent my city and state at each level.
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