This is an open letter to all Republicans who live in states that have not yet voted or engaged in open caucus. Do you feel disappointment over our current choice of candidates for the nomination of our party? Are you still looking for a candidate that speaks for you? If so, you may not be alone. It is clear that there are large numbers of Republicans who are not satisfied with the current field of party candidates. None of the current candidates seem to be speaking to disaffected conservative voters in any meaningful way. This election cycle we have Republican candidates mocking private enterprise, demonizing the idea of "profit", advocating nationalized health care plans, promoting presidential management of the economy, more federal funding for education and the list goes on... the resurgence of the RINO (Republicans In Name Only) Republicans has a lot of conservatives wondering, where did all of the Republicans go?
In addition, a lot of Americans are deeply troubled by the media rush to judgement about the Republican Party and their assessment that John McCain has somehow locked up the nomination. Many of you may feel the same way. A lot of you probably wish there was something you can do about it. There is, in fact, something you can still do actively do to promote conservatism within the party, so long as there are still 4 candidates in this race.
This is a call to fellow Republicans to consider the following:
Strategic Overview: Utlizing a strategic mindset, millions of Republicans in yet-to-vote states can still cast their ballots to effectively block the nomination of John McCain. Senator McCain requires 1191 delegates to win the nomination. So long as McCain is unable to attain 50% of the delegate count, rank and file republicans can still force a brokered convention and thus create an opportunity to nominate an alternate candidate.
Tactical Implementation: This is very simple. If you are a primary voter, take a look at the polling data as you approach election day in your state. Examine which candidate has the most support, outside of John McCain, and then vote for that person.(www.Realclearpolitics.com is a recommended resource for this activity.)
Should you happen to be in a caucus state (or in Washington State which has both a caucus and a Primary) then pick yourself up and head to your local caucus. The caucus is a high energy process and well worth your time in order to meet like minded neighbors, regardless of how you vote. Before you cast your Caucus ballot try to gauge which candidate (aside from John McCain) has the most support in your precinct and side with that candidate (Yes, even if it means voting for Ron Paul.) Remember, the entire idea of this strategy is to deny McCain the delegates he requires for a majority and thus force a 2nd (open) ballot on the national convention floor.
Outlook: Admittedly, this scenario does fall in the "long bomb" category, yet I believe it is healthy for our party bring this debate all the way to the convention. It is certain that our party would benefit from an intense convention debate and the chance that it could result in an alternate candidate to emerge from fray.
While millions of votes have been cast there are still millions of votes yet to be counted. Please consider utilizing your vote to split the delegate count and bring the debate about the future leader of our party to the floor of the Republican National Convention this September.
Best Regards,
Mike B. (Registered Voter)
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