Posted under Constitution Party & Sovereignty and Secession
Rather than recounting all the gory details, just read this including the comments. It sounds like there are some major personality issued involved and maybe some policy issues.
The former AIP Vice Chair, J.R. Myers, has resigned from the AIP and is attempting to start an official Constitution Party affiliate in Alaska. While not technically an official CP state affiliate, the AIP has in recent years essentially served as such. They gave Michael Peroutka their ballot line in 2004 and Chuck Baldwin their ballot line in 2008. They participated in the 2008 CP National Convention as official credentialed delegates.
I do not have a detailed understanding of all the personality issues and internal intrigue involved here, but in a vacuum I do think that it would be better for the AIP to officially affiliate with the national CP than for a new Alaska CP to be formed. Not only does the AIP have a history compared to a new start-up party, but as a Southerner I like the fact that an openly secessionist party exists and is still active, and I would really like for such a party to be affiliated with the CP so as to keep the CP honest on the matter of secession.
Alaska Constitution Party on 30 Oct 2010 at 5:42 pm #
There are always strong personalities in politics, but this goes beyond such issues and into the realm of usurpation and abuse of power. The AIP Chiar LC is tainted with corruption.Enough of that already, rather than focusing on the demise of the AIP, let’s build up the ACP!
Weaver on 30 Oct 2010 at 6:22 pm #
Alaska has a small population, but it’s huge and full of resources. I wouldn’t be surprised if it’d do better on its own, especially in the next few decades when it’s no longer receiving so much federal spending.
Alaska Constitution Party on 26 Nov 2010 at 11:24 pm #
I have thought long and hard about this and I keep coming back to Fusion & Proportional Representation. I think Fusion is an easier sell. So, this was sent out today to key Alaska legislators:
Dear Senator/Representative,
I am writing as one of your constituents regarding election reform in the State of Alaska. I would like to propose a fusion election system, whereby candidates may simultaneously receive the endorsement of more than one political party. This is the type of system in place in New York. In such a scenario, a candidate may run on both the Republican and Libertarian tickets for example. All votes received on all party lines would then be credited to that candidate. This may be a way out of our current election morass. It is evident that substantive changes are needed. I look forward to your thoughts on this.
Sincerely,
J.R. Myers
Soldotna
262-7560
Alaska Constitution Party on 28 Nov 2010 at 10:38 pm #
We need a grand realignment and alliance between Independents, Constitutionalists, Libertarians and like minded Greens. This is a winning strategy for the future. First though, we need to learn how to be more gracious and forgiving of one another. We are not the enemy. The enemy is that which continues to divide and immobilize us.
Honoring Our Heritage, Pioneering Our Future!
Alaska Constitution Party on 01 Dec 2010 at 4:03 am #
There are two ways for political groups to become recognized political parties
with ballot access in Alaska. In 2010 parties must achieve at least 3% of the
vote for Governor, that is 7,686 out of 256,192 votes caste in the November 2010
election. So, once the Alaska Constitution Party is certified as a political
group, which should happen within the next two weeks, the Alaska Division of
Elections will include the ACP on Alaska Voter Registration Forms and will begin
to tally our membership each month. That means our immediate goal is to start
building up our membership to 7,686 and beyond. We will also need to organize
our inaugural statewide ACP convention in Spring 2011. We will need local party
contacts and willing candidates for local office throughout Alaska in 2011. I
look forward to working together to reach our goal looking toward the 2011 and
2012 elections.
In Freedom,
J.R.Myers
Acting Chairman
Alaska Constitution Party
Alaska Constitution Party on 08 Dec 2010 at 2:48 am #
Chanukkah Sameach! – J.R.
http://www.facebook.com/sarahpalin#!/note.php?note_id=466968173434
Happy Hanukkah
.by Sarah Palin on Thursday, December 2, 2010 at 8:34pm.As Jewish families all over the country and the world come together to celebrate the festival of lights – the miracle of one day’s worth of oil lasting for eight – we are reminded that this holiday is also about the miracle of taking a stand against impossible odds, surviving existential threats, and staying true to one’s values and beliefs through it all.
More than two thousand years after the Maccabees rebelled against their oppressors and reconsecrated their Holy Temple, the Jewish people continue to face threats to their existence, and they continue to persevere and overcome great odds. Today we should all recommit ourselves to ensuring that the miracle of a Jewish state endures forever. The dreidel is one of the most familiar symbols of Hanukkah, with Hebrew letters on it representing the phrase Nes Gadol Haya Sham – “a great miracle happened there.” Indeed a great miracle is still happening there. Todd and I wish the Jewish community a very Happy Hanukkah.
- Sarah Palin
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Alaska Constitution Party on 14 Dec 2010 at 2:03 am #
In a letter dated 12/08/10, and received today, the U.S. Department of Justice,
Civil Rights Division, Voting Section states in part:
“The Attorney General does not interpose any objection to the specified
changes.”
In essence, this means that the U.S. D.O.J. approves our submitted proposed
by-laws. I have also faxed a copy of this letter to the Alaska Division of
Elections Director, Gail Fenumiai. She is required to review and approve our
application for official recognition as a Political Group in Alaska. Once
approved, which should occur in relatively short order, the Alaska Constitution
Party will be listed on the official Alaska Division of Elections website, and
will be listed as a choice on ALL VOTER REGISTRATION FORMS THROUGHOUT ALASKA!
With this, we are well on our way towards our voter registration and ballot
access goals. I will keep you updated on further developments.
Peace & Blessings,
J.R. Myers
Acting Chairman
Alaska Constitution Party