We NEED more Liberty Bell! ... Who is seriously thinking about running for office?

[Cherder]

I will be running for something local sometime in the next 5 years.

 

[Michigan11]

I guess another question would be what offices are you all seeking and what is the time frame and details? websites, etc?

 

[libertythor]

I guess another question would be what offices are you all seeking and what is the time frame and details? websites, etc?

I am not going to publicly state the exact area yet to avoid spilling the beans this early to potential opponents, but it will be for City Council in a California city in 2012.

 

[osan]

Yes.. I am running for Mayor of my town and even took my first campaign contribution this evening.

Mayor JD. Woohoo baby... that's got a ring.

 

[jdmyprez_deo_vindice]

Mayor JD. Woohoo baby... that's got a ring.

I rather like Mayor McCheese.

 

[oyarde]

Yes.. I am running for Mayor of my town and even took my first campaign contribution this evening.

Good Luck .

 

[osan]

After seeing victories in many local offices around the country, including Glen Bradley in the state house in North Carolina, and Thomas in Kentucky for County Judge Executive. I'm excited to support as many as I can in the up coming election for 2012. I do hope we see more of us freedom fighters running and winning.

So check the poll and comment and maybe give us a heads up on what is to come.

FOR LIBERTY!!!!

I'd run, but have no idea what to do, am broke, and don't think too many people would be up for real liberty. Too scary. People like what is familiar, even if it's prison bars.

 

[osan]

Irregardless

Don't mean to pick a nit.... well, actually I suppose I do, there is no such word as "irregardless". Just an FYI.

 

[oyarde]

I'm 18 right now, and I don't agree with everything in this forum, but I do plan on running for office someday. I'm a Ron Paul supporter, and I'm majoring in political science at University of Connecticut right now.

Like what ?

 

[oyarde]

Mayor JD. Woohoo baby... that's got a ring.

Yes it does .

 

[RPgrassrootsactivist]

For those considering running, my recommendation is to run where you can have the most impact for state sovereignty. In most cases, this means the state legislature.

 

[djdellisanti4]

Yes I am, but only 10+ years down the road.

 

[MN Patriot]

Running for a non-partisan office, like mayor or city council might be different than running for state office or congress.

One thing local Tea Party candidates need is advice on how to deal with big state and national government, grants, pork, waste, mandates. I was on the city park commission for a while and felt like Ron Paul a couple of times. Everyone else thought we absolutely HAD to apply for grants for frivolous stuff, because "some other city would get the money".

 

[BamaAla]

Going to run for the Alabama state legislature.

Edit: 11th district.

 

[oyarde]

Going to run for the Alabama state legislature.

Edit: 11th district.

Good Luck .

 

[malkusm]

Going to run for the Alabama state legislature.

Edit: 11th district.

Sir, please contact me if you will....the state candidates PAC that I will be starting up with some other forum members would like to have your info.

ETA: Our state PAC will most certainly be active in Alabama, which doesn't seem to have a contribution limit to state legislative candidates. http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=268165

 

[libertythor]

Running for a non-partisan office, like mayor or city council might be different than running for state office or congress.

One thing local Tea Party candidates need is advice on how to deal with big state and national government, grants, pork, waste, mandates. I was on the city park commission for a while and felt like Ron Paul a couple of times. Everyone else thought we absolutely HAD to apply for grants for frivolous stuff, because "some other city would get the money".

I will be going for an at-large council seat of a city that has a high population (200K+). This would mean voter recognition from a huge portion of a state assembly district for a future and higher run.

 

[Live_Free_Or_Die]

I have been refining my platform and message seeking to simplify it:

 

[Michigan11]

The local level is where it begins...

Who are all the others who checked they are seriously considering running, and what positions?

 

[Wesley123]

I would run, but I'm not even old enough to vote.
Thinking about it though.