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Title: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: Fritz on December 23, 2011, 09:12:12 PM
To discuss what all is going on over at...that, there.

Who all is signed up to be a delegate?

Will this be real democracy, or will the corporate Board of Directors just run the whole show?

Will there be a fight between Donald Trump and Ron Paul for the AE nomination?


Title: Re: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: Yelnoc on December 23, 2011, 09:16:39 PM
I'm a delegate.  Most likely it will be "real democracy," at least technically.  I have a feeling someone will use this as a vehicle for a third party campaign, without facing substantial opposition.


Title: Re: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: FEMA Camp Administrator on December 23, 2011, 09:30:53 PM
Assuming you automatically are a delegate if you sign up with them, then yes! I'm a delegate! ;D Take that, fascistic voting age! Mwahahahahahaha! Problem will be remembering my password.


Title: Re: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: Free Palestine on December 23, 2011, 09:37:17 PM
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Title: Re: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: Fritz on December 23, 2011, 09:40:24 PM
I believe you will have to verify that you are registered to vote in the USA...so, sorry Cathcon.

Right now its looking like it will become the Republican losers campground...Buddy Roemer for sure, Ron Paul probably, Trump maybe, Huntsman is possible.

But if they nominate a Republican, they need a Democrat running mate...who could they get?


Title: Re: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: Atlas Has Shrugged on December 23, 2011, 09:43:00 PM
I believe you will have to verify that you are registered to vote in the USA...so, sorry Cathcon.

Right now its looking like it will become the Republican losers campground...Buddy Roemer for sure, Ron Paul probably, Trump maybe, Huntsman is possible.

But if they nominate a Republican, they need a Democrat running mate...who could they get?
David Walker?


Title: Re: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: pikachu on December 23, 2011, 09:54:45 PM
Pretty sure Paul will win after his supporters realize that he won't win the nomination.


Title: Re: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: FEMA Camp Administrator on December 23, 2011, 09:58:12 PM
I believe you will have to verify that you are registered to vote in the USA...so, sorry Cathcon.

Ta Hell with it all. :P


Title: Re: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: CLARENCE 2015! on December 23, 2011, 10:36:09 PM
Whoever gets this nomination will probably do better then any 3rd party/independent since Perot


Title: Re: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: 🐒Gods of Prosperity🔱🐲💸 on December 23, 2011, 10:55:50 PM
I've heard the claim that they're already on the ballot in some states. Is that even possible?


Title: Re: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: Fritz on December 23, 2011, 11:15:34 PM
I've heard the claim that they're already on the ballot in some states. Is that even possible?

Quite a few, actually.


Title: Re: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: Yelnoc on December 24, 2011, 12:39:54 AM
I believe you will have to verify that you are registered to vote in the USA...so, sorry Cathcon.

Ta Hell with it all. :P
Don't worry, me and you will hack it. :)


Title: Re: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: SteveRogers on December 24, 2011, 01:29:20 AM
Yeah, assuming Ron Paul were to pursue this as a vehicle for a 3rd party run, what DEMOCRAT could he possibly get to be his running mate?


Title: Re: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: Roemerista on December 24, 2011, 03:14:50 AM
As of yesterday, there were 13 states where they have ballot access.


Title: Re: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: Хahar 🤔 on December 24, 2011, 03:56:56 AM
Yeah, assuming Ron Paul were to pursue this as a vehicle for a 3rd party run, what DEMOCRAT could he possibly get to be his running mate?

There'll always be an Albert Field to represent his party.


Title: Re: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: Snowstalker Mk. II on December 24, 2011, 10:55:08 AM
Roemer/Bowles 2012!


Title: Re: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: Jerseyrules on December 24, 2011, 12:34:45 PM
Assuming you automatically are a delegate if you sign up with them, then yes! I'm a delegate! ;D Take that, fascistic voting age! Mwahahahahahaha! Problem will be remembering my password.


Title: Re: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: Cobbler on December 24, 2011, 02:02:05 PM
Yeah, assuming Ron Paul were to pursue this as a vehicle for a 3rd party run, what DEMOCRAT could he possibly get to be his running mate?
He has said before that he'd think about choosing Dennis Kucinich if he were nominated. They are good friends.


Title: Re: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: 🐒Gods of Prosperity🔱🐲💸 on December 24, 2011, 03:09:25 PM
I've heard the claim that they're already on the ballot in some states. Is that even possible?

Quite a few, actually.
For a non-existent candidate?


Title: Re: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: Meeker on December 24, 2011, 03:33:25 PM
I've heard the claim that they're already on the ballot in some states. Is that even possible?

Quite a few, actually.
For a non-existent candidate?

They have ballot access as a political party in these states.


Title: Re: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: Fritz on December 24, 2011, 03:41:53 PM
Yeah, assuming Ron Paul were to pursue this as a vehicle for a 3rd party run, what DEMOCRAT could he possibly get to be his running mate?
He has said before that he'd think about choosing Dennis Kucinich if he were nominated. They are good friends.

Hmmm, Paul/Kucinich...that would be interesting.


Title: Re: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: Meeker on December 24, 2011, 05:04:16 PM
Kucinich wouldn't agree to it. He may be kooky, but he's not an idiot.


Title: Re: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: Fritz on February 01, 2012, 02:20:12 PM
Draft and Support Candidates is FINALLY open on the website!

Declaring your own candidacy does not appear to be an option...yet.


Title: Re: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: Fritz on February 01, 2012, 03:06:57 PM
I would like to encourage everyone to sign up on Americans Elect (must be a registered voter in the USA) and click support for Vermin Supreme!  He's not likely to win this nomination, but it would be good to see him at least being competitive with the more serious candidates in this contest.

http://www.americanselect.org/ (http://www.americanselect.org/)


Title: Re: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: Atlas Has Shrugged on February 01, 2012, 03:57:07 PM
Ron Paul, Obama, Sanders, Roemer, and Huntsman round the top candidates. Interesting....


Title: Re: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: zorkpolitics on February 01, 2012, 09:06:26 PM
I nominated Bill Gates


Title: Re: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: Atlas Has Shrugged on February 01, 2012, 09:45:30 PM
I always wondered what it would be like if Bill Gates or Steve Jobs pulled a Perot.


Title: Re: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: Meeker on March 13, 2012, 04:32:44 PM
Looks like the founders have figured out this is going bust and are trying to recoup their losses: http://www.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeedpolitics/americans-elect-is-raising-money-to-repay-its-mill

The biggest issue - and the one I've long suspected would be the downfall here - is that no one actually wants this nomination with the exception of Buddy Roemer. In fact, it looks like he may end up being the only one who qualifies for their online primary (and even he's a maybe at this point - he needs 10,000 online supporters and only has 1,200 so far).


Title: Re: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: Fritz on March 13, 2012, 05:36:07 PM
I have been wondering, what do they do if no one qualifies, according to their own rules- which appears likely to happen.  I assume they will just change the rules- they need to put someone on the ticket, after all.  Looks like this is going to be Ron Paul, if he'll take it, and failing that, Buddy Roemer.


Title: Re: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: Atlas Has Shrugged on March 13, 2012, 05:53:19 PM
I have been wondering, what do they do if no one qualifies, according to their own rules- which appears likely to happen.  I assume they will just change the rules- they need to put someone on the ticket, after all.  Looks like this is going to be Ron Paul, if he'll take it, and failing that, Buddy Roemer.
If he does not take it, I see his supporters giving the nomination to Johnson. Could help his Libertarian bid out, but he would need a Democratic running mate.


Title: Re: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: Oakvale on March 13, 2012, 05:56:09 PM
This thing is still going? lol.

The organiser must be disappointed they didn't get their Michael Bloomberg/Colin Powell ticket.


Title: Professor Laurence Kotlikoff for President on the AE ticket
Post by: skoods on March 22, 2012, 09:39:52 PM
Isn't it time that we put someone who is an expert in economics in the Oval Office?

Laurence Kotlikoff, one of the sharpest economic minds in the world, is currently in third in the race for the Americans Elect nomination. Haven't we had enough of career politicians ruining Washington and putting our economy in the red?

Even if you plan on voting Republican or Democrat in November, it doesn't hurt to sign up for Americans Elect and take a look at the potential candidates. Professor Kotlikoff could use your help. America...could use your help. If you have a chance, see for yourself why Larry Kotlikoff is the right choice for the Americans Elect nomination.

Not just another career politican looking for a job; Professor Kotlikoff is an expert in the most critical issue this nation faces today, the economy.

http://www.kotlikoff2012.org/ (http://www.kotlikoff2012.org/) - Kotlikoff's campaign website.
http://www.thepurpleplans.org/ (http://www.thepurpleplans.org/) - "The Purple Plan" to fix America.
http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/10_07/b4166042289206.htm (http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/10_07/b4166042289206.htm) - How Larry Kotlikoff would fix the financial system.
http://www.americanselect.org/profile-candidate/365903/topic-answer (http://www.americanselect.org/profile-candidate/365903/topic-answer) - Kotlikoff's Americans Elect profile


Title: Re: Professor Laurence Kotlikoff for President on the AE ticket
Post by: Oakvale on March 22, 2012, 09:49:59 PM
lol


Title: Re: Professor Laurence Kotlikoff for President on the AE ticket
Post by: skoods on March 22, 2012, 09:57:32 PM
I'm sorry. But, I don't see how an economist running for President is any more funny than an etch-a-sketch taking control of the political process.

Sorry if I don't share your laughter at the direction America is moving.


Title: Re: Professor Laurence Kotlikoff for President on the AE ticket
Post by: Oakvale on March 22, 2012, 10:01:28 PM
"Americans Elect" is a farce which tragically seems to be going a little further than Unity '08 (Bloomberg-Powell for America!!!!1) in that they might have a nominal candidate on the ballot in a couple of states, even though the "centrist" millionaires who founded it are apparently getting cold feet now that Olympia Snowe and Harold Ford Jr. or whoever aren't going to run.

I can only imagine that an "Americans Elect" ticket would run on a platform consisting of so many platitudes it would make Mitt Romney look like a straight-talking ideas man.

Ugh.


Title: Re: Professor Laurence Kotlikoff for President on the AE ticket
Post by: Lincoln Republican on March 22, 2012, 10:01:58 PM
Isn't it time that we put someone who is an expert in economics in the Oval Office?  


Yes, and that's why Mitt's running.


Title: Re: Professor Laurence Kotlikoff for President on the AE ticket
Post by: RI on March 22, 2012, 10:04:27 PM
He seems like a pretty well-spoken and reasoned progressive candidate to me. Not quite my cup of tea, but better than the vast majority of third party types.

Isn't it time that we put someone who is an expert in economics in the Oval Office?  


Yes, and that's why Mitt's running.

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLLO...


Title: Re: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: Fritz on March 22, 2012, 11:15:55 PM
Since other threads are popping up on this subject, I thought I should dig this one back up.  This is *THE* Americans Elect thread.   :)

So, here's where we are:  Candidates with a similar level of experience as past Presidents (i.e. Congress, Governor, Mayor of large city) need 1,000 supporters in each of 10 different states. All other candidates need 5,000 supporters in each of 10 different states.  Listed below are the total number of supporters the top candidates have.

Top Draft Candidates
Ron Paul (6514)
John Huntsman (2380)
Bernie Sanders (1692)
Barack Obama (1398)
Mike Bloomberg (926)
Gary Johnson (726)

Top Declared Candidates
Buddy Roemer (2101)
Rocky Anderson (865)
Laurence Kotlikoff (596)
Michaelene Risley (544)
TJ O'Hara (176)
Michael Ballantine (106)



Those are total numbers.  To qualify, you need 1000 or 5000 in each of 10 states.  I cannot understand what Americans Elect is thinking.  The sheer numbers of people needed to satisfy these requirements are not visiting the site and signing up to support candidates.  Ron Paul's best state is California with 631 supporters.  Buddy Roemer has 208 in California.

AE recently amended the calendar to allow candidates more time to qualify.  Under the current rules, I believe candidates have until mid-May too meet the qualification requirements.  I think its safe to say that no one who needs to will meet the 5000-in-10-states requirement (this would apply to the bottom four listed above).  Even 1000 in 10 states seems a stretch; I'm betting that AE will be forced to lower this requirement.


Title: Re: Professor Laurence Kotlikoff for President on the AE ticket
Post by: skoods on March 23, 2012, 12:16:48 AM
He seems like a pretty well-spoken and reasoned progressive candidate to me. Not quite my cup of tea, but better than the vast majority of third party types.

Isn't it time that we put someone who is an expert in economics in the Oval Office?  


Yes, and that's why Mitt's running.

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLLO...

He's a great guy. I'm currently working on his campaign and doing all I can to get support for him. I just feel like it would be a "farce" (as the gentleman above put it) for an Americans Elect candidate to be a run of the mill politician like Roemer (who has run for office six times and tried for numerous Presidential nominations this time around).

Americans Elect is supposed to be about the people getting a say rather than the media and the establishment. That's why I'm working my ass off, at least.


Title: Re: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: skoods on March 23, 2012, 12:22:33 AM
Laurence Kotlikoff, professor of Economics at Boston University, is currently third in the running for declared candidates.

"Larry" is a Penn and Harvard grad, a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a Fellow of the Econometric Society, a Research Associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research, President of Economic Security Planning, Inc., a company specializing in financial planning software, a columnist for Bloomberg.com, a contributor to Forbes.com, and a blogger for The Economist and HuffingtonPost.

Professor Kotlikoff has served as a consultant to the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, the Harvard Institute for International Development, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the Swedish Ministry of Finance, the Norwegian Ministry of Finance, the Bank of Italy, the Bank of Japan, the Bank of England, Her Majesty's Treasury, the Government of Russia, the Government of Ukraine, the Government of Bolivia, the Government of Bulgaria, the Treasury of New Zealand, the Office of Management and Budget, the U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Department of Labor, the Joint Committee on Taxation, The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, The American Council of Life Insurance, Merrill Lynch, Fidelity Investments, AT&T, AON Corp., Teva Pharmaceuticals, USA, and other major U.S. corporations.

He has provided expert testimony on numerous occasions to committees of Congress including the Senate Finance Committee, the House Ways and Means Committee, and the Joint Economic Committee.

Isn't it time that we let an expert in economics take the White House? Isn't it time that we stopped allowing the media to push candidates onto us?

http://www.kotlikoff2012.org/ (http://www.kotlikoff2012.org/)
http://www.thepurpleplans.org/ (http://www.thepurpleplans.org/)
http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/10_07/b4166042289206.htm (http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/10_07/b4166042289206.htm)
http://www.americanselect.org/profile-candidate/365903/topic-answer (http://www.americanselect.org/profile-candidate/365903/topic-answer)


Title: Re: Professor Laurence Kotlikoff for President on the AE ticket
Post by: skoods on March 23, 2012, 12:25:32 AM
Isn't it time that we put someone who is an expert in economics in the Oval Office?  


Yes, and that's why Mitt's running.

Mitt Romney ran a company. Whether you think what that company did was just or not, I challenge you to put those economic credentials up against these...

Kotlikoff is a Penn and Harvard grad, a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a Fellow of the Econometric Society, a Research Associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research, President of Economic Security Planning, Inc., a company specializing in financial planning software, a columnist for Bloomberg.com, a contributor to Forbes.com, and a blogger for The Economist and HuffingtonPost.

Professor Kotlikoff has served as a consultant to the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, the Harvard Institute for International Development, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the Swedish Ministry of Finance, the Norwegian Ministry of Finance, the Bank of Italy, the Bank of Japan, the Bank of England, Her Majesty's Treasury, the Government of Russia, the Government of Ukraine, the Government of Bolivia, the Government of Bulgaria, the Treasury of New Zealand, the Office of Management and Budget, the U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Department of Labor, the Joint Committee on Taxation, The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, The American Council of Life Insurance, Merrill Lynch, Fidelity Investments, AT&T, AON Corp., Teva Pharmaceuticals, USA, and other major U.S. corporations.

He has provided expert testimony on numerous occasions to committees of Congress including the Senate Finance Committee, the House Ways and Means Committee, and the Joint Economic Committee.

Seriously, I'm not telling you that you can't support Mitt Romney or whomever you like...but shunning other candidates is against the democratic process and just makes those who do so look foolish.


Title: Re: Professor Laurence Kotlikoff for President on the AE ticket
Post by: Fritz on March 23, 2012, 01:03:41 AM
You really think your guy can get 5000 supports in 10 different states?  Hate to rain on your parade, but you have less than 2 months, and you are not even at 1% of what you need.

If you're really serious, you guys should pick the 10 states to focus on.  Massachussetts looks good, you're up to 75 there.....


Title: Re: Professor Laurence Kotlikoff for President on the AE ticket
Post by: skoods on March 23, 2012, 02:22:47 AM
You really think your guy can get 5000 supports in 10 different states?  Hate to rain on your parade, but you have less than 2 months, and you are not even at 1% of what you need.

If you're really serious, you guys should pick the 10 states to focus on.  Massachussetts looks good, you're up to 75 there.....

Not even Roemer is going to get the requirements that AE set out to reach. As you said in the other thread, they will have to adjust that or something is up that no one is aware of.

I'm standing up for what I believe in...someone I believe in. Whether or not we will reach the goals that AE wants us to remains to be seen. But, I'll keep standing up for what I believe in regardless of vote totals.


Title: Re: Professor Laurence Kotlikoff for President on the AE ticket
Post by: bgwah on March 23, 2012, 02:26:25 AM
haha, the perfect candidate if they're wanting to stay under 0.10%.


Title: Re: Professor Laurence Kotlikoff for President on the AE ticket
Post by: skoods on March 23, 2012, 02:29:09 AM
haha, the perfect candidate if they're wanting to stay under 0.10%.

You're probably right. In today's America, it's all about winning. Not about putting the best person in office. That's why George Bush was nominated and won...that's why Barack Obama was nominated and won...and that's why the GOP is nominating Mitt Romney.

It's all about electability...but no one cares about the four years afterwards. Which is why constantly have a President that 50% of the nation despises.


Title: Re: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: The Mikado on March 23, 2012, 11:09:35 AM
Are you copy-pasting press releases?


Title: Re: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: CLARENCE 2015! on March 23, 2012, 11:13:37 AM
haha, the perfect candidate if they're wanting to stay under 0.10%.

You're probably right. In today's America, it's all about winning. Not about putting the best person in office. That's why George Bush was nominated and won...that's why Barack Obama was nominated and won...and that's why the GOP is nominating Mitt Romney.

It's all about electability...but no one cares about the four years afterwards. Which is why constantly have a President that 50% of the nation despises.
You have "GObama" in your signature...


Title: Re: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: Atlas Has Shrugged on March 23, 2012, 12:13:43 PM
I dont agree much with Kotlikoff, but I suppose he is a decent running mate for Roemer.  If AE wants to make a mark, then they should nominate Gary Johnson for President and Kucinich for VP. Otherwise, they are not going anywhere.



Title: Re: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: Meeker on March 23, 2012, 01:08:29 PM
Roemer/Anderson would be kind of sweet. Still wouldn't break 1% though.


Title: Re: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: Fritz on May 01, 2012, 05:33:16 PM
Breaking News- Caucus Schedule Updated

http://www.americanselect.org/news/5-2012/caucus-schedule-updated (http://www.americanselect.org/news/5-2012/caucus-schedule-updated)

"According to our rules, since fewer than seven candidates have received enough support to qualify for the AE nomination, the first caucus scheduled for May 8th will now take place on May 15th."

Fewer than 7, they say?  Not a single candidate is even close to the bare minimum requirement of 1000 support clicks in 10 different states.  Ron Paul is up to 8647 (best state: California, 897), while Buddy Roemer leads the declared candidates with 4304 (best state: California, 435).

I'll keep updating this thread as news develops.


Title: Re: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: mondale84 on May 01, 2012, 05:35:11 PM
LOLZ Americans Elect


Title: Re: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: tpfkaw on May 01, 2012, 05:45:28 PM
http://www.slate.com/blogs/weigel/2012/04/23/the_inevitable_future_presidency_of_david_walker.html


Title: Re: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: Indy Texas on May 01, 2012, 06:30:44 PM
"According to our rules, since fewer than seven candidates have received enough support to qualify for the AE nomination, the first caucus scheduled for May 8th will now take place on May 15th."

Fewer than 7, they say?  Not a single candidate is even close to the bare minimum requirement of 1000 support clicks in 10 different states.  Ron Paul is up to 8647 (best state: California, 897), while Buddy Roemer leads the declared candidates with 4304 (best state: California, 435).

Imagine if you threw a caucus and nobody came...


Title: Re: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: zorkpolitics on May 01, 2012, 07:13:27 PM
So far America Elect is on 21 state ballots and completed getting signatures for another 11, to bad they have no candidate.

I nominated Bill Gates.....


Title: Re: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: Oakvale on May 01, 2012, 09:31:59 PM
This still exists?


Title: Re: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: Fritz on May 15, 2012, 02:01:28 AM
Well, today is Caucus Day, and here is the news from AE...

Statement by Americans Elect CEO Kahlil Byrd (https://secure.americanselect.org/news/5-2012/statement-americans-elect-ceo-kahlil-byrd)

Over the past two years, Americans Elect has focused on achieving three clear goals:

   
  • Gaining nationwide ballot access for a third presidential ticket to compete in the 2012 race;
  • Holding the first ever nonpartisan secure national online primary at AmericansElect.org; and
  • Fielding a credible, balanced, unaffiliated ticket for the 2012 presidential race.

Through the efforts of thousands of staffers, volunteers, and leadership, Americans Elect has achieved every stated operational goal. Despite these efforts, as of today, no candidate has reached the national support threshold required to enter the “Americans Elect Online Convention” this June. (Read a detailed summary of the AE process here and the full rules here.)

Because of this, under the rules that AE delegates ratified, the primary process would end today. There is, however, an almost universal desire among delegates, leadership and millions of Americans who have supported AE to see a credible candidate emerge from this process.

Every step of the way, AE has conferred with its community before making major decisions. We will do the same this week before determining next steps for the immediate future. AE will announce the results of these conversations on Thursday, May 17.

As always, we thank everyone who has participated in this effort and will honor the work, efforts and trust so many people have placed in Americans Elect.


Title: Re: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: Fritz on May 16, 2012, 01:45:09 PM
By the way, if you are interested in learning how much of a joke AE has been from the very beginning, check out this blog.  Really, this guy is pretty good, and his cynicism is just delightful.  Check it out: http://aetransparency.blogspot.com/ (http://aetransparency.blogspot.com/)


Title: Re: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: Oakvale on May 16, 2012, 01:45:59 PM
B...b... but... David Walker...


Title: Re: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: They put it to a vote and they just kept lying on May 16, 2012, 02:19:07 PM
The winner of the first round (which will likely be Roemer,) automatically advances to the Online Convention. After that, everyone moves onto the second round and the top 5 finishers advance to the Online Convention, to be held on June 12th.


Title: Re: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: mondale84 on May 16, 2012, 03:43:08 PM
By the way, if you are interested in learning how much of a joke AE has been from the very beginning, check out this blog.  Really, this guy is pretty good, and his cynicism is just delightful.  Check it out: http://aetransparency.blogspot.com/ (http://aetransparency.blogspot.com/)

This is great! AE is the biggest joke since Ralph Nader.


Title: Re: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: Atlas Has Shrugged on May 16, 2012, 05:41:55 PM
LOL nobody came close to getting the required amount of supporters.


Title: Re: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: Fritz on May 17, 2012, 04:18:33 PM
As promised, AE released another statement today.  I won't copy it in this post, suffice to say that Americans Elect is done, finished, kaput.  There will be no online convention.

The statement is here. (http://www.americanselect.org/news/5-2012/release)

Which begs the question: what happens to all the ballot access this organization controls?


Title: Re: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: mondale84 on May 17, 2012, 05:54:34 PM
As promised, AE released another statement today.  I won't copy it in this post, suffice to say that Americans Elect is done, finished, kaput.  There will be no online convention.

The statement is here. (http://www.americanselect.org/news/5-2012/release)

Which begs the question: what happens to all the ballot access this organization controls?

They'll sell it.


Title: Re: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: greenforest32 on May 17, 2012, 06:29:10 PM
Unity'0812

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unity08


Title: Re: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: Atlas Has Shrugged on May 17, 2012, 06:42:25 PM
Well, Buddy Roemers campaign is now down from 29 states to Mississipi.


Title: Re: The Americans Elect thread
Post by: Oakvale on May 17, 2012, 06:52:43 PM
Glad to see the first effort of a corporation to literally run a candidate for President has failed.