How Ron Paul Won Jackson County
Today was a victory for Ron Paul supporters in Jackson County, Missouri. Further summary is needed to really explain what happened at the end of the caucus that resulted in the Beat Obama slate. I’ve spoken to the Chair, several delegates, and many attendees in order to compile the most accurate report possible. The Credentials Cmte. reported 1012 people present, but the highest vote — the one for the election of the chair — only had 970 votes. That’s our starting point of voters present: 970. The day began with approximately 375–400 Ron Paul...
Read MoreCaucus Fraud in Pulaski County, Missouri
The Caucus in Pulaski County, Missouri, on 17 March, unfortunately suffered from corruption. As in so many places, Robert’s Rules of Order were ignored and violated. The Parliamentarian did not enforce Order. Below is list of the major problems reported. The Chair repeatedly voted even though no ties happened. No rule was made or announced to declare how a slate would be won. Therefore, the default rule should have been, according to Robert’s Rules, a 51% simple majority. Votes were cast by secret ballot. Not against the rules, but generally tacky in a...
Read MoreLiveblogging the Jackson County Missouri Caucus
Throughout Saturday, 24 March 2012, I’m liveblogging the Jackson County, Missouri GOP caucus with reports from attendees. Keep checking back for updates! If you prefer, I’m also updating Twitter @lorienjohnson! CONFIRMED: Paul wins majority of delegates in Jackson County, Missouri. Paul 80% Romney 20%! 03:31 PM CST — Beat Obama Slate wins 531 to 237 and wins Jackson County. 03:17 PM CST — Limited Paul supporters abstaining to fight the deal. Paul camp doesn’t believe a deal is necessary. 03:13 PM CST — CONFIRMED: Combined Paul/Romney slate proposed,...
Read MoreA Visit from Ron Johnson Cass Caucus Chair & County Auditor
I recently wrote about the Cass County Missouri Caucus. Cass Co. wasn’t as bad as some of the other counties in MO last Saturday. Summary: without authority to do so all recordings were prohibited, the Santorum crowd played dirty, and the Chair (Ron Johnson, a Gingrich supporter) tried to unilaterally fill empty Santorum delegate slots with Gingrich supporters in a move so foul that even the other Gingrich supporters denounced the attempt. However, it appears that Robert’s Rules were followed. Ron Johnson, Auditor of Cass County MO and Chair of the Cass...
Read MoreMissouri Caucus: Cass County Shenanigans
The caucus in Cass County, Missouri, was an interesting affair. I only have limited reports at this time, but apparently the process was greatly extended due to strange happenings in the Santorum camp followed by the Gingrich-supporting Chair trying a bit of a bamboozle. The Chair announced before the meeting that no recordings were allowed, just like in St. Charles. However, apparently most of the Cass County people did not know that that demand is illegitimate. The caucus was opened amid a flurry of points of order from the Santorum camp on several...
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I vote as a libertarian constitutionalist influenced by Hayek and Burke, and I think as an anarchist guided by the biblical principles of liberty. My government is strictly bound by the U.S. Constitution. I have fenced foil in a diaper-suit and run for political office in a skirt-suit, but my shoes were always fabulous. Both dreadful politics and inspiring design are likely to make me teary. and yes. I’m a tshirt ninja.
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