Question: can my dad become a delegate?

[tslau]

Hey guys, I'm a new member here and y'all seem like a great bunch.

My friend is really into Ron Paul and he recently got me into it as well. Then I convinced my family (We are from Washington State) a week ago to vote for Ron Paul. Awesome huh??

But I have a question about delegate. I convinced my dad to try to become one (He's been registered Republican for 20 years and we are a minority and he owns his own business, impressive man so I think he has the credentials)

Looking at some info on here, I know he can't be a state delegate because he missed the deadline. But is there a deadline to sign up to become a normal delegate (like a delegate out of the precinct caucus)?

Also, if my dad wants to become a delegate, should he give even a speech at the caucus? Because that would identify him as a Ron Paul supporter and that's not good right?

Thanks

 

[brandon]

Hi, and welcome to the forums! I don't have an answer to your question but I'll bump it up so hopefully someone from WA comes along and can answer!

 

[eduardo89]

Hope this helps

http://ronpauldelegates.wordpress.c...cus-and-delegate-selection-process-explained/

My understanding is that the delegates to the county convention are elected at the precinct caucuses, like they are in other caucus states. If that's the case you and your dad should be able to become delegates. Check and see if your PCO position has been filled yet, if not, apply for the position! That makes you an automatic delegate and you get to fill vacant spots!

 

[kathy88]

Welcome!

 

[tsai3904]

If you are in Washington, your Precinct Caucus is this Saturday at 10 AM.

Anyone can become a delegate at their Precinct Caucus. All they have to do is volunteer (raise their hand or speak up) when asked who wants to be delegates.

Do you know where your caucus is?

 

[tslau]

Thanks for the answers guys. Yeah my family knows where their caucus is, I'm actually a college student out of state right now so I had to do an absentee ballot.

So when my dad speaks should he identify himself as a Ron Paul supporter? Would that hurt or help his chances?

 

[eduardo89]

Do you know where your caucus is?

Just in case: http://wsrpcaucus.tumblr.com/caucuslocator

 

[tsai3904]

So when my dad speaks should he identify himself as a Ron Paul supporter? Would that hurt or help his chances?

Each precinct gets a certain number of delegates. If your dad's precinct is allowed 5 delegates and only 4 people volunteer, he doesn't need to give a speech because all 4 volunteers become delegates. If more than 5 people volunteer, an election is held to determine who gets elected as delegates and each person volunteering gets to make a quick speech.

Ideally, it would be best for him to know who are the Ron Paul supporters in his precinct. You can find out for him by contacting the Ron Paul campaign in Washington and letting them know which precinct your dad lives in.

If your dad does not know any other supporters, is not able to identify any others at his caucus on Saturday and he needs to give a speech, then make it generic. He should say that he wants to be a delegate because he wants to get politically involved, wants to help the Republican Party, and learn more about the process.

 

[gerryb]

So when my dad speaks should he identify himself as a Ron Paul supporter? Would that hurt or help his chances?

Try to convince all of your family to become a delegate with your dad, or have him bring a friend etc.

He most likely will not need to give a speech, but if he does he should make it about issues like taxes, debt, regulations hurting small business etc., not candidates. The major focus of delegates is on selecting party leaders and platform, president is a secondary matter.

 

[tsai3904]

Also, if your family is attending the caucus, get all of them to become delegates. As I said, anyone who volunteers can become delegates and usually do. Being a delegate gives them the option to attend the County Convention in a month.

You should definitely call the campaign in WA for your family. Their number is 360-771-4858.

Let them know what precinct they are in and if there are other supporters in the precinct (that way all the supporters will know who to vote for as delegates if it comes down to a vote). Also, the campaign is holding mock caucuses throughout the week and there might be one close by to your family.

 

[tslau]

Thanks a LOT guys! Yeah I'm trying to get the rest of my family on board with the delegates thing too. Anyway I will call them and get to the bottom of this.

 

[gerryb]

Thanks a LOT guys! Yeah I'm trying to get the rest of my family on board with the delegates thing too. Anyway I will call them and get to the bottom of this.

+rep

=)

 

[splanky]

"Hey guys, I'm a new member here and y'all seem like a great bunch."

And not a typo to be had.

 

[tsai3904]

Thanks a LOT guys! Yeah I'm trying to get the rest of my family on board with the delegates thing too. Anyway I will call them and get to the bottom of this.

Some people are worried about becoming delegates because they fear it requires a lot of work and time commitment. In WA, if you become a delegate on Saturday, you have the OPTION to attend your County Convention in late March. The convention usually lasts 2 hours and all they need to do is vote. They don't have to give any speeches or do anything else besides attend one convention and vote.