So, I just decided to run for office.

[squirekyle]

Congrats, wish you the best. I'm sure Ron Paul would be doing this if he knew

 

[Kodaddy]

Go ahead and flood the primaries with your like-minded friends. And encourage liberty leaning democrats to do the same. If the only choices we have are liberty candidates we can't lose.

 

[Warrior_of_Freedom]

I want to eventually run for town council. I won my election as committeeman this last primary. Good luck

 

[ninepointfive]

If those in the neocon faction of the party want to run someone, expect a primary. Jon's district went well, because they know it's a lot more work and virtually unattainable. - at least that's why he had no primary challenger.

Best wishes!

 

[Matt Collins]

If you're serious about winning, take every Campaign for Liberty training course you can, specifically start at LPAC. Then also take every Leadership Institute course that you can.


If you want to get elected, only run for an open seat, challenging an incumbent will practically guarantee that you won't get elected. Look at how many dollars it has historically taken to win that seat, and go from there.

 

[TrishW]

Yea!!!

lovin it!!! Go Ron Paul! You carry him on with you.

 

[Michigan11]

OK, I just spoke to my wife. I'm going to run for office, probably next cycle. Probably a state house seat.

I can't wait. Building some cred within my local party now, so hopefully they will be supportive.

Excellent to hear Monotaur. I would really look forward to you running for an office, no matter at what level. You being an RPF member means that much more to me, keep us updated on your entire adventure in jumping into this. The details may help more of us decide to run and what it takes to win, such as Gunny when he ran and won. Awesome and yes you have balls! We need you

 

[Michigan11]

Sorry for another post but...

My father, uncle, and grandfather were all involved as city managers and county executives to begin with up in Michigan a while back, and ever since I've been interested in starting out getting my feet wet in probably the smallest office to start to climb the ladder and learn the ropes. I've been meeting and talking with others involved locally where I live now in Florida and am making it my goal to soon go after it, not for me but for our movement. I think we all should consider it, the more that run the better the odds. Threads like these make my day!

 

[realtonygoodwin]

If you're serious about winning, take every Campaign for Liberty training course you can, specifically start at LPAC. Then also take every Leadership Institute course that you can.


If you want to get elected, only run for an open seat, challenging an incumbent will practically guarantee that you won't get elected. Look at how many dollars it has historically taken to win that seat, and go from there.

Solid advice.

Monotaur, what is your biography (background, experience, what makes you a credible candidate) and your message? Where in Colorado are you? I know some experienced people there I can put you in touch with. PM me if you prefer. Definitely get involved with the local party.

 

[JoshLowry]

Great initiative Monotaur!

We're here for the experience.

 

[Nirvikalpa]

Start getting your name out there now. Good luck, very excited!

 

[GeorgiaAvenger]

Move to NH now as you need to claim to be here for 2 years before you may run for state house

But seriously, please remember to take bit coins and run on the green party. Or even the LP, after all, it did start in CO.

Btw, I heard Jesse Benton is looking for a job.

BAD advice. Do not run as a third party candidate.

I will bet Bernanke's tripled monetary base that you get less than 5% if you do that.

 

[JoshLowry]

Run as whatever you want. Challenge the encumbants! Imagine getting enough agitated people to run on the same platform for every office.

 

[CaptLouAlbano]

BAD advice. Do not run as a third party candidate.

I will bet Bernanke's tripled monetary base that you get less than 5% if you do that.

Very true. Unless you are an extremely well known, connected, well funded, experienced, respected individual whom nearly everyone in the district knows by name running as a third party candidate is a waste of time and money.

Take the path of least resistance, and be sure you do a damn good job for your constituents if you win.

 

[GeorgiaAvenger]

Very true. Unless you are an extremely well known, connected, well funded, experienced, respected individual whom nearly everyone in the district knows by name running as a third party candidate is a waste of time and money.

Take the path of least resistance, and be sure you do a damn good job for your constituents if you win.

I like that phrase.

 

[JoshLowry]

I like that phrase.

Tip toe safely to death?

We're not here for long.

 

[CaptLouAlbano]

I like that phrase.

It only makes sense. I looked at 2010 CO State House results for the general. Depending on the district it takes 10,000-20,000 votes to win the seat. If the seat is in a Republican district, your fight will be in the primary election. From what I see you can win the primary with around 2,000-3000 votes. That is a lot less time, money and legwork.

 

[deadfish]

OK, I just spoke to my wife. I'm going to run for office, probably next cycle. Probably a state house seat.

I can't wait. Building some cred within my local party now, so hopefully they will be supportive.

Thank you sir!

 

[GeorgiaAvenger]

Tip toe safely to death?

We're not here for long.

Is losing desirable or something? Did you see what I highlighted?

 

[JoshLowry]

I think not challenging is an automatic loss.

Yes, you highlighted the path of least resistance.