Ed Failor speaks
Here's the action over at LewRockwell.com:
I Just Got a Return Call from the Iowa Guy Posted by Thomas Woods at 04:02 PM
Ed Failor, of Iowans for Tax Relief, just called back (when I left a message, I described myself as a writer looking for an on-the-record statement). I didn't expect any such return call, of course. His answer was that when they planned this event months ago, they determined who would be the most credible candidates and then proceeded with the arrangements on that basis.
I didn't quite understand his answer. I asked, "You thought Tommy Thompson was a more credible candidate than Ron Paul?"
He refused to answer that or any other question I posed to him, and closed with, "That is the only statement I am willing to make." Maybe someone else will have better luck: 563-288-3600 or 877-913-3600.
Iowans Against Tax Relief Posted by Thomas Woods at 03:33 PM
Well, well, well. It turns out that Edward Failor, executive VP of Iowans for "Tax Relief" and who
refuses to allow Ron Paul to take part in his candidates' forum, is a fan of...GEORGE PATAKI! Does it get more hilarious than this?
I like this part, from the
New York Sun: "Mr. Pataki could be a hard sell to small-government conservatives, given that state spending in New York has grown to a projected $75 billion in the coming fiscal year from $43 billion in 1995. Mr. Failor said the increases were the necessary result of growth brought on by aggressive tax cuts." Oh.
Here's the whole piece.
Another Way to Contact These People Posted by Thomas Woods at 03:00 PM
Since the main number for the Iowa Christian Alliance is consistently busy (or, now, they're simply not answering), I found another one! You can reach the voicemail (or, possibly, even the man himself) of Steve Sheffler at 515-971-7363.
UPDATE:
Also, for the Iowans for Tax Relief:
Katie Koberg
Public Relations Director
Iowans for Tax Relief
515-875-4936
(Thanks, Josh)
Ron Paul Excluded in Iowa Posted by Lew Rockwell at 02:24 PM
On Saturday, June 30th, in Des Moines, Iowans for Tax Relief and the Iowa Christian Alliance will hold a presidential candidates forum. Present will be Messrs. Romney, Brownback, Gilmore, Huckabee, Thompson, and Tancredo. Ron Paul will not be there because he has been barred.
The heads of the two organizations refuse to say why. If you can find out, let me know.
Edward Failor
Iowans for Tax Relief
Phone: 563-288-3600 or 877-913-3600
Fax: 563-264-2413
E-mail.
Steve Sheffler
Iowa Christian Alliance
Phone: 515-225-1515
Fax: 515-225-1826
E-mail.
... I hope we don't have to wait until tomorrow.
, Got it covered... Added the link at the top before I even posted the message about the issue!
