MN State GOP Convention Thread

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8m Classical Liberal ‏@ClassicalLiber
Getting ready to start up here in #MNGOP http://pic.twitter.com/IJXULvI4

Looks like @ClassicalLiber is there, for people who want to follow https://twitter.com/#!/ClassicalLiber

And here's a reporter who is there: https://twitter.com/#!/RachelSB

 

[SilenceDewgooder]

I'm at work with limited internet access... amazing enough, this site is not off limits. Plz keep updating on here

 

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I'm at work with limited internet access... amazing enough, this site is not off limits. Plz keep updating on here

There may not be much for a while. They are reading the credentials report. You can be pretty sure people will be updating here, though, it is tradition....

 

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Here we go again:

R. Stassen-Berger ‏@RachelSB
One hour in and MN GOP delegates are fighting about rules. They don't have hard copies, say they weren't mailed. A bad sign?

 

[FSP-Rebel]

The only rules that matter are Robert's. The chair can make a list if they want but the delegates vote on them for it to stick.

 

[LostNFoundNTx]

The only rules that matter are Robert's. The chair can make a list if they want but the delegates vote on them for it to stick.

What? They're not fighting about rules being broken, they're fighting about whether or not to accept the rules committee report with additional rules for the convention.

 

[ctiger2]

My brother is there as a Paul delegate. I told him to tweet updates but I don't think he's much of a tweeter. atiger94 is his acct.

 

[FSP-Rebel]

What? They're not fighting about rules being broken, they're fighting about whether or not to accept the rules committee report with additional rules for the convention.

Cool, I ain't watching.

 

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The only rules that matter are Robert's. The chair can make a list if they want but the delegates vote on them for it to stick.

they are voting on rules they haven't been given to review.

 

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Joy Hazucha ‏@joyhazucha
#MNGOP Proposed statement of Principles: of principles http://pic.twitter.com/1cxsfjeD

 

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Harry Niska ‏@HarryNiska
#MNGOP12 convention rules: http://images.electionemail.com/client_id_2325/Proposed_Rules_2012_-_Final.pdf #mngop

Jennifer DeJournett ‏@JenDeJournett
Starting the day already.. limited copies of rules were @ media table & there isn't enough printed for everyone. #mngop12 #mngop

 

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the two main hashtags appear to be #MNGOP and #MNGOP12

in case people want to follow it.

 

[LostNFoundNTx]

Harry Niska ‏@HarryNiska
#MNGOP12 convention rules: http://images.electionemail.com/client_id_2325/Proposed_Rules_2012_-_Final.pdf #mngop

Jennifer DeJournett ‏@JenDeJournett
Starting the day already.. limited copies of rules were @ media table & there isn't enough printed for everyone. #mngop12 #mngop

Rule #7 violates many fundamental goals of parliamentary procedure and has GOT TO GO.

Edit: I'm not saying they're not allowed to pass it. I'm saying it gives the chair sole discretion in the ability to remove Paul supporters.

 

[Carehn]

Rule #7 violates many fundamental goals of parliamentary procedure and has GOT TO GO.

Edit: I'm not saying they're not allowed to pass it. I'm saying it gives the chair sole discretion in the ability to remove Paul supporters.

YES IT DOES.

 

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yes rule 7 needs to be first rule to throw out. Sounds like they want everyone to shut up and be quiet.

 

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John Yowan ‏@Yowan
#RonPaul delegates at the #MNGOP convention, consider getting rid of rule 7! http://images.electionemail.com/client_id_2325/Proposed_Rules_2012_-_Final.pdf
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I tweeted to @ClassicalLiber as well. From his user name I'm guessing he is one of ours.

 

[LostNFoundNTx]

Rule #19 change the vote for amending the Platform Committee's report from 1/2 to 2/3 majority.

 

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He is one of ours:

Classical Liberal ‏@ClassicalLiber
@usernamenuse - checking on it. Thanks.

 

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Rule #19 change the vote for amending the Platform Committee's report from 1/2 to 2/3 majority.

I sent that too, is that a recommendation or is it what the rule does?

WE may barely have a majority, if that, please elaborate.

 

[LostNFoundNTx]

If a delegate is generally in favor of a resolution, but only if amended in some way, rule #21(c) presents a major problem. If they vote "no" on it (as-is), and less than 50% of people vote in favor of it (as-is), they won't get a chance to offer their proposed amendment which would make it acceptable. If they vote "yes" on it (in an effort to bring it to the floor for discussion), and more than 70% vote "yes", then they will have passed the resolution as-is without the opportunity to make or discuss what they felt is a necessary amendment.