So, I just decided to run for office.

[Monotaur]

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.

 

[sailingaway]

Terrific! Let us know what office when you get it worked out!

 

[Okie RP fan]

Please stick with your goal and keep us informed!

 

[WarAnonymous]

Awesome! What state? Just curious have you ran for anything local level before?

 

[Origanalist]

(I'm trying to keep this family freindly)

&^%&*^&(^^ RIGHT ON!

 

[Legend1104]

I hope to do the same one day too. Do a lot of door knocking, and try to get in touch with your state or local liberty/paul group for volunteers.

 

[J. W. Evans]

All the best! Don't be shy about asking for support!

 

[Origanalist]

Maybe Monotaur is starting a new RPF movement? (I know he's not the first on this forum)

 

[Monotaur]

Thanks for all of the encouragement!

I have not run for office before. Closest thing is a delegate at GOP conventions. Someone else in my county, another Paul supporter, just stood up and volunteered at our County Assembly to run in another house district because he was tired of crap politicians and wanted to fix things, so the barrier to entry isn't too high.

I'm in Colorado, and will definitely touch base on this again when things are ironed out. It may be a while since it'll be next cycle. My house district is notoriously liberal though, which presents interesting challenges. Anyway, lots to think about there, strategy wise.

One thing I know I need to work on is public speaking. I'm going to be joining our local Liberty Toastmasters group and get working on that. I've seen how helpful they have been to our other local candidates, so I have hope that I can be helped too.

Anyway, thanks!

 

[ShaneEnochs]

You could always run as a democrat. Nothing wrong with that.

 

[PursuePeace]

That's awesome Monotaur. Best of luck to you.

 

[Keith and stuff]

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.

 

[idiom]

2014 started.... at least 18 months ago.

But go for it build your network now. Round up all the RPF people from Colorado you can find.

 

[J_White]

now this is Dr. Paul's legacy !!
good luck !

 

[Monotaur]

2014 started.... at least 18 months ago.

But go for it build your network now. Round up all the RPF people from Colorado you can find.

We have a large group of RP delegates and liberty minded folks here, and we are going to be meeting soon to discuss our plans for as many of us to run for office as possible. We already have 3 in my county running this year, so maybe we can make a good dent in the establishment here.

 

[Tonewah]

That is awesome. Do it!

 

[Elwar]

One thing I know I need to work on is public speaking. I'm going to be joining our local Liberty Toastmasters group and get working on that. I've seen how helpful they have been to our other local candidates, so I have hope that I can be helped too.

This is key for many of us who are not naturally outgoing speakers who feel natural going on and on in front of an audience.

I went from stumbling through words in front of people to being very comfortable giving a speech anywhere, anytime. All with the help of Toastmasters. I went for about 6 months, after about 3 months I was a competent speaker.

 

[FriedChicken]

Awesome. I had the same conversation with my wife recently about state house rep in two years. No decision has been made but I'm going to start preparing, networking, getting better known in the party, etc. now for when the decision is final.

The contacts and networking are valuable no matter what choice is made. but I'm leaning towards .........

 

[CT4Liberty]

Good stuff - I havent made the final leap yet, although I have started the ground work. I got myself appointed to a position in my local government to begin the process of networking and getting support. I cannot commit to the next cycle but I am willing to run for office in the near future.

Please keep us posted on your progress and your learnings so maybe others, who have similar thoughts, know what to do and try to avoid..

Best of luck!

 

[Bruno]

+ rep for running!

And great idea to join Toastmaster's. I overcame my fear of public speaking due to joining and then spent seven years as a corporate trainer.