Tommy Carson for Congress

[Tommy Carson for Congress]

Ladies and Gentlemen,

My name is Tommy Carson and I am running for South Carolina's 3rd Congressional District Seat. To answer most of your questions in the beginning, I would refer to myself as a Ron Paul Republican. I am, although, running as an Independent. To tell you the truth, I have a huge uphill fight on my hands. I did not want to try to win the primary in June. Therefore, I ran as an Independent. I also do not want my hands tied by a party. This is a true revolution.

I am an Average American, like most of you. I am married and have four children. I work a fulltime job. Frankly I am sick and tired of sitting here and watching our government make decisions for us and watching them make the same mistakes over and over again. I am tired of the overtaxation and I am tired of the overspending that goes on in our government. It makes me sick to see all of the Lobbyists and Special Interest groups that have unfettered access to our Represenatives and it surely seems as though it is Representation to the highest bidder.

Something must be done and it must be done now. I have decided to make the sacrifice and serve my country once again in the United States Congress. We have to take this government back for the Beaurocrats, Special Interests, Professional Politicians, and flat out crooks.

I need your help. There is no way that I would be able to do this without the true support of the people. The Ron Paul Supporters are some of the most passionate in the world. I am asking all of you to please assist me in this fight of fairness.

Tommy Carson for Congress
P.O. Box 6976
North Augusta, SC 29861
803-215-5640
[email protected]​

 

[FrankRep]

Get in contact with this groups right here:


Christian Exodus - South Carolina
http://www.christianexodus.org/

They are Christian Constitutionalists.

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The Aiken Ron Paul 2008 Meetup Group
http://ronpaul.meetup.com/653/


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The John Birch Society - South Carolina
http://jbs.meetup.com/3/

Contact the JBS leaders there and they can get you in contact with members that can help campaign for you and vote.

 

[Nathan Hale]

Don't waste your time running as an independent. If this is a revolution, as you say, than it will be measured first and foremost by its effectiveness, and the willingness of its participants to do what it takes to secure that effectiveness. If running for Congress is how you want to contribute to the revolution, then it is your duty to run for Congress in a way that maximizes your chances of winning. Ignoring the party primaries and running as an independent undermines these chances. As Ron Paul said, it's nearly impossible to run effectively as an independent. You need the party label. It's sad but it's true. So run in a primary. Most importantly, run in a primary of the party that currently doesn't hold the seat - there are too many Ron Paul candidates currently running in primaries against the sitting Congressman, which is also a betrayal of their revolutionary duty.

 

[nate895]

Don't waste your time running as an independent. If this is a revolution, as you say, than it will be measured first and foremost by its effectiveness, and the willingness of its participants to do what it takes to secure that effectiveness. If running for Congress is how you want to contribute to the revolution, then it is your duty to run for Congress in a way that maximizes your chances of winning. Ignoring the party primaries and running as an independent undermines these chances. As Ron Paul said, it's nearly impossible to run effectively as an independent. You need the party label. It's sad but it's true. So run in a primary. Most importantly, run in a primary of the party that currently doesn't hold the seat - there are too many Ron Paul candidates currently running in primaries against the sitting Congressman, which is also a betrayal of their revolutionary duty.

It is his decision to make, if he wants to run as an Independent, more power to him. I am not, but he has to make that choice. When I start my campaign officially, probably in January, I will seek the support of both the LP and CP for my primary. Seeing as they are fairly strong in my district (apx. 1,000 out of 7,500 I need to win the primary), I don't see how it could hurt.

 

[Nathan Hale]

It is his decision to make, if he wants to run as an Independent, more power to him. I am not, but he has to make that choice.

It's his decision, but it's our responsibility to inform his decision. And as such, I am advising against third party runs.

When I start my campaign officially, probably in January, I will seek the support of both the LP and CP for my primary. Seeing as they are fairly strong in my district (apx. 1,000 out of 7,500 I need to win the primary), I don't see how it could hurt.

If you're allowed "fusion" candidacies (running under more than one party's banner), then by all means pick up third party endorsements. But it's important that you seek major party endorsement first and foremost. It's the major party endorsement that give the campaign the credibility it needs. Yeah, I know, it's a shitty system, but it's the system. And unfortunately the only way to beat the system is to work within it.

 

[freedom-maniac]

If running for Congress is how you want to contribute to the revolution, then it is your duty to run for Congress in a way that maximizes your chances of winning.

Running as a Democrat?

 

[boggie08]

I think that there is definitely room for third parties and Independents, if for no other reason than to keep the Republican and Democratic parties on their toes.

I also do not think that it is bad if no Ron Paul Republicans win this year. The 2010 congressional elections seem more promising. We should work very hard this year, but do not worry if none of our candidates win. This is a marathon, not a sprint. It might take a while for us to start winning.

 

[Nathan Hale]

Running as a Democrat?

If you find that within the realm of what you consider acceptable. Personally, I consider it superficial to align with either party, so I would have no problem running under either mantle if the opportunity presented itself.

 

[Tdcci]

I am, although, running as an Independent.

Why? All Independents, Constitutions, Greens, and Libertarians do is undermine the credibility of the movement. If we see no real results in Congress, they will say we are all talk. It is a waste of time and money to convince people to vote outside of their party line, that their vote will not be wasted. Do not outstretch the support of the grassroots, please.

I did not want to try to win the primary in June. Therefore, I ran as an Independent.

As a rule, if you can't win a R/D primary, you can't win a general.

 

[Nathan Hale]

I think that there is definitely room for third parties and Independents, if for no other reason than to keep the Republican and Democratic parties on their toes.

Yes, if the limit of our potential was to "keep the Republican and Democrat...on their toes". But the limit for our potential is victory, so victory should be our priority. And right now victory requires either endorsement by a legacy party, or some pretty serious reason why you'd make a credible independent candidate. Simply being politically independent is not enough. You need celebrity or wealth immense enough to create celebrity. Celebrity attracts the media, the media attract the ratings, and your poll numbers rise high enough to be taken seriously by the mainstream.

I also do not think that it is bad if no Ron Paul Republicans win this year. The 2010 congressional elections seem more promising. We should work very hard this year, but do not worry if none of our candidates win. This is a marathon, not a sprint. It might take a while for us to start winning.

I disagree with your low expectations. We are fully capable of winning congressional seats in 2008, if we develop a plan to target resources to campaigns that are broadly considered "contenders". Many (such as Murray Sabrin) do not stand a chance of winning their seat. But there are candidates such as Amit Singh, Jim Forsythe, and BJ Lawson who can win their races, if we ALL send money bombs specifically to the few Singhs and Forsythes rather than the multitude of bad candidates, they stand a greater chance of winning. Splitting the single revolution into 3 mini-revolutions behind each of three congressional candidates could earn us three seats in the house (four if you count the inevitable victory of Ron Paul in Texas).

 

[Tdcci]

Many (such as Murray Sabrin) do not stand a chance of winning their seat.

What? Sabrin is currently a frontrunner in his primary, admittedly because one of his opponents had a stroke and the other has had some bad press (NJ GOP officials are calling for someone else to enter the race). His moneybomb failed because his host took down his website for 1-2 days because of the traffic. He is well known in New Jersey politics.

Sabrin is so essential to this movement, a senator has much more power than a representative, he has committed to filibustering any and all unconstitutional bills...

 

[newyearsrevolution08]

Don't waste your time running as an independent.

Wow another, don't waste your time post from Nathan. What a shock, how about you come on our side and do something PRODUCTIVE instead of telling everyone to give up

 

[Nathan Hale]

Wow another, don't waste your time post from Nathan. What a shock, how about you come on our side and do something PRODUCTIVE instead of telling everyone to give up

Did I say "give up"? No. I said "don't run as an independent", because it's unwise. You're better off utilizing the framework of the Republican (or Democratic) party.