RLC Gathers Coalition to Support Ron Paul Chairmanship Bid
By Dave Nalle - December 7, 2010 at 1:33 PM
Filed under Banking & the Fed , Debt & Spending , GOP Party , News
Filed under Banking & the Fed , Debt & Spending , GOP Party , News
AUSTIN, TX: The Republican Liberty Caucus is circulating a letter to grassroots activists, Tea Party groups and organizations within the Republican Party to express support for the appointment of Congresman Ron Paul as Chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee, where he has served for many years and is the senior Republican member.
In less than 24 hours the letter has been signed by representatives of over 30 organizations and many additional individuals. Although calls and emails supporting the letter are still coming in, we are releasing an initial list and an updated draft of the letter as some committee chairmanships are being announced today and newly appointed chairmen are considering subcommittee appointments now.
The text of the letter follows:
Dear Speaker-elect Boehner and Chairman-elect Bachus:
When word went out last week that there may be an effort to block Congressman Ron Paul’s appointment as Chair of the Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology Subcommittee, grassroots Republicans, Tea Party members and advocates of constitutionally limited government were alarmed. The implied message of such an action is one of indifference towards the concerns of those who helped put the Republican Party back in the majority, winning you new positions of leadership. We urge you to remember the voters who remembered you in November and give your support to Congressman Paul.
The resounding message of November 2nd was not just a referendum on big-spending Democrats. It was also a signal to Republicans who have forgotten the principles of limited government and fiscal restraint on which the party was built. As a matter of ethics and integrity, we see no justification for preventing Congressman Paul from taking a position that he has earned, and for which he is uniquely qualified.
Congressman Ron Paul has been an unyielding advocate of transparency, accountability, and fiscally conservative principles. He has strongly opposed policies that have brought us to the brink of disaster. As Congressman Bill Posey (R-FL) aptly pointed out, “The depth of [Ron Paul's] knowledge on monetary policy, his understanding of it all, is second to none.” His message resonates with the grassroots who will continue to play a large role in the success of the Republican Party as they did in the recent election.
We are united in our belief that no one would be better qualified than Congressman Paul to head the Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology Subcommittee and we hope to see him in that position in January. It is a position where he will be able to make important contributions to our nation’s economic policies and move us toward the limited, accountable government voters are demanding. We strongly urge you to give him that opportunity.
Dave Nalle
National Chairman, Republican Liberty CaucusGov. Gary Johnson
Former Governor of New MexicoJohn Whitehead
Director, The Rutherford InstituteJane M. Orient, MD
Executive Director, Association of American Physicians and SurgeonsWilliam Greene, Ph.D.
President, RightMarchStephen P. Gordon
Chairman, Republican Liberty Caucus of AlabamaJoey P. Dauben
Chairman, Republican Liberty Caucus of TexasDean Wright
Director, New Revolution Now
Austin Tea Party
Texas 25th CD ConservativesMark Edge
Host, Free Talk Live Radio ShowMike House
Founder, West Virginia PatriotsNicole Chartrand
Chairman, Republican Liberty Caucus of Central FloridaMike Barre
Chairman, Travis County Republican Liberty CaucusJohn Berlau
Director, Center for Investors and Entrepreneurs
Competitive Enterprise InstituteLori Barnett
Vice Chair, Minnesotans for Limited GovernmentJohn Grigsby
Founder, Northern Virginia Tea PartyRyan Magnon
Riverside County Republican Central Committee
South Regional Director, Republican Liberty Caucus of California
Riverside County Coordinator, Campaign for Liberty
Treasurer, Riverside County Young RepublicansWill Beazley
Houston Area Liberty CampaignNasir Muhammad
Republican Liberty Caucus of New YorkKaren Green
Bloomington, ILRonald J. Cappuccio, J.D., LL.M.(Tax)
Cherry Hill, NJStephanie E. Butcher
Metro Valley Tea Party Patriots
West Virginia Liberty ClubJohn Bubb
Fenton, MOJosiah Schmidt
rightosphere.comRodolfo Milani
Managing Director, Wall Street Financial Services Firm
32 Years in Financial Services IndustryJeff Larson
Board Member, Republican Liberty Caucus of TexasJohn Conway
Republican Liberty Caucus of TexasJohn Munsey
Republican Liberty Caucus of HoustonMichael S. Murphy
Chairman, Republican Liberty Caucus of WisconsinMatt Rovinson
www.TheRonPaulTeaParty.comRobert Vaughn
Director, Republican Liberty Caucus of Los Angeles CountyKrystle D. Weeks
crystalclearconservative.comJeff Austin
North Carolina Republican Executive Committee (at large)Bill Boone
Missouri Campaign for LibertyEric Rowe
South Bend, INNadya Hakkinen
Waukesha, WIDavid Borrink
Grand Rapids, MIDavid Qualls
Tyrone, GAAdam Shahid
Richland, MIErnest Theurer
Centralia, PAJimmy Bynum
Austin, TXGary Keorkunian
Horsham, PAJeff Jones
Republican Liberty Caucus of North CarolinaTammy and Stephen Alger
Miller, MOAlexandre Kral
Laguna Niguel, CANick Egoroff
Orlando, FLMark Anthony Jones
Kansas City, MOHector Medina
San Antonio, TXRay Higdon
Franklin, TNElliot Simon
Harpers Ferry, WVAlexander Massa
South Hadley, MAErik Setzer
Jacksonville, FLDr. Darrel Drumright
Alissia Haggard
Yuan Tang
Nick Hankoff
Sue DaBaco
On December 7th, 2010 at 3:38 pm
The only reason that this would happen is there has been another—payoff—-buyout by the banksters in control. he should be leading the parade for Ron Paul, and yelling to audit thwe FED and then end the FED.
On December 7th, 2010 at 3:52 pm
I fully support Ron Paul in all ways; it is imperative that we have true constitutional conservatives in government and that we purge our party of “Democrat-Lite” RINOs. Godspeed, Mr. Paul!
On December 7th, 2010 at 6:58 pm
If anything Rep. Ron Paul should probably Chair the full committee and not just the subcommittee. Put someone in charge who has the guts to stand up and do what is right and not bow to the outside pressures of Washington insiders.
On December 7th, 2010 at 7:53 pm
Idahoans for Liberty is a pac who formed from the Ron Paul 2008 presidential campaign. Add our group to the list
On December 8th, 2010 at 4:36 am
Boehner et al chose Fred Upton to chair the House energy committee. There was at least one group that I’m aware of that led a revolt against Upton and was ignored. So my sense is that Boehner will find himself out of a job as Speaker in less than a year unless his learning curve improves. It’s also a telling example of how the GOP is not in charge of it’s own brand, and never will be again.
I would count on a mass uprising against him and all other RINOs who’ve stayed on since the 2008 election. Here’s hoping, anyway.
Good job, Dave on getting this out. MB
On December 8th, 2010 at 9:27 am
Speaker-elect Boehner-
I strongly urge you to heed the message of November 2, 2010 and appoint Rep. Ron Paul to Chair the House Financial Services Subcommittee.
Sincerely,
Jeremy Cordova
On December 8th, 2010 at 9:37 am
I completely agree with the letter and would like my name attached as a supporter.
Mitchell A. Vanya
Pasadena, TX.
On December 8th, 2010 at 6:23 pm
That is an excellent Letter, Dave. I whole-heartedly support what you said. Please include me as a signer.
Tom Barton
New Hampshire Libertarian Republicans
On December 9th, 2010 at 7:14 am
[...] Republican Liberty Caucus gathered a coalition of supporters in a letter that was sent out earlier this week in support of Dr. Paul leading the subcommittee. [...]
On December 9th, 2010 at 1:26 pm
As chairman of the Clear Lake Tea Party I strongly support Dr. Paul. He has supported the CLTP in its activities and we support him. Dr Paul is an honorable man and not afraid of the establishment nor does thoughts of political correctness sway his judgment. He has supported the people in his district and we support him. The courage we need in congress to do the right thing is evident in Dr. Paul,s everyday life and his strong record of physical responsibility and character are obvious for all to witness. God Bless America.
On December 13th, 2010 at 9:19 pm
As a veteran and Constitutionist I support Ron Paul based on his allegiance to the founding principals of this country for which I swore an oath to protect. Pine County Republicans, Minnesota.