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

[Michigan11]

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!!!!

 

[tpreitzel]

No due to lingering health issues, but I do plan to continue supporting others. This question is extremely important so hopefully others will take it to heart and run for political office.

 

[jdmyprez_deo_vindice]

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

 

[Vessol]

After seeing the success of Glen Bradley, I'd totally support more forum members here running.

 

[tpreitzel]

If some of you do actually run for office, select the appropriate party giving you the greatest chance of success. We need some Jeffersonian-type Democrats running to get the ball rolling.

 

[RonPaulCult]

If some of you do actually run for office, select the appropriate party giving you the greatest chance of success. We need some Jeffersonian-type Democrats running to get the ball rolling.

+1 Take the path of least resistance. Parties are meaningless anyway.

 

[BuddyRey]

I don't think anybody would vote for me. Might be worth a try though.

 

[jdmyprez_deo_vindice]

I don't think anybody would vote for me. Might be worth a try though.

Even if you don't win an election it is still worth running. You will open up the eyes of someone and blaze the path for someone who might come after you and make it that much easier for them. Win or lose, waking up even just one more person is a victory.

 

[Promontorium]

Well, I liked the 'take the party of convenience' idea too, but then I saw that list of suggestions where they argued 'choose the party you think will take you the furthest you can go' or to that effect. I realized how pathetic voters are. If you run democratic now, and try to run Republican later, they'll nail you on your previous affiliation, and you'll probably lose in the primaries.

 

[libertythor]

I am right now looking into the paperwork to run for City Council in a border town in California for 2012. Is there anybody in San Diego County here who can add me as a contact?

 

[RonPaulCult]

Well, I liked the 'take the party of convenience' idea too, but then I saw that list of suggestions where they argued 'choose the party you think will take you the furthest you can go' or to that effect. I realized how pathetic voters are. If you run democratic now, and try to run Republican later, they'll nail you on your previous affiliation, and you'll probably lose in the primaries.

If you live in an area that switches between dems and repubs often (an area that is evenly split) then I would suggest running as a Republican since our views are more conservative based.

Choose the party that will take you the furthest in your community and for the long run.

 

[jmhudak17]

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.

 

[Thomas]

a surge of new candidates would go well with our new state pac

 

[fisharmor]

Well, I'd been thinking about it, but the problem is that on the local level, politics doesn't pay a living wage.
I'd love to get involved, but apparently 5-10 years of developing a successful business that runs itself is a prerequisite.

 

[Elwar]

I've been considering it. 2012 brings up elections for the state house and senate races in my area and the county commission seat. Plus with redistricting, who knows how things will play out.

Though I just moved here 2 years ago so I definitely don't have the good ol' boy street cred. Though Florida is full of transplants.

I have been going to Toastmasters just in case. I'm much better at debating online using text than actually articulating my thoughts IRL.

But my area has a huge libertarian bent. Complete with brothels ("massage parlors") and a don't tread on me attitude.

 

[WilliamShrugged]

I'm 21 and still have a lot to learn, but i wouldn't mind to take a stab at it. I just don't know that much about the politics and the management of my town. Maybe i a couple of yrs i will, but as of right now educating myself and getting involved are the key steps that i'm taking.

 

[Elwar]

Irregardless...everyone here should run for precinct chair. That is key. And fairly easy.

 

[Matt Collins]

I agree we need more Liberty Belle.... oh wait... never mind

 

[JP2010]

Don't wait until next election guys. Get on the water board, electric board, any sort of planning board. Easy stuff that only requires a few signatures and some provisional ballots.

Get on those. Get known. Show you care about your community. Then, when the next election comes, you are already implanted.

 

[tpreitzel]

bump for a really great question ,...