Ron Paul 2008 — Hope for America

 by Matt Hawes

After adding in last night’s totals from the Pennsylvania primary, Dr. Paul has officially received (counting caucuses) over 950,000 votes, and has received over twice the number of votes that he did during his run in 1988!

Reaching a number like this, and knowing that there are untold numbers of supporters still out there (who did not register in time, or could not vote due to not being registered Republican), should be a great encouragement for us.

However, in order to achieve our goals of taking back the Republican Party and restoring adherence to the Constitution, we’ve got to bring a lot more people on board. It’s up to us to continue to spread Dr. Paul’s message of freedom, peace, and prosperity and to continue attending local Republican meetings and working to get delegates for Dr. Paul elected to the National Convention.

As frustration with the economy and America’s foreign policy grows, and as more people realize that all the talk of “change” going on in D.C. is just empty rhetoric, our numbers will continue to grow - but only if we keep up our efforts.

He’s a preview:  http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/0446537519/ref=sib_dp_pt#reader-link

From this brief introduction I believe you’ll see how the book as a whole will have a lasting impact for the freedom cause.

 Also, a bunch of us participated in yesterday’s luncheon with Michael Q. Sullivan, Ron Paul’s former press secretary and current president of ‘Empower Texans’.  He addressed the subject of transparency in government.  Something much needed in various branches and institutes of government here in Hawaii.

Great opportunity for Ron Paul suppoters!

Michael Q Sullivan, president and CEO of Empower Texans and former press secretary for Ron Paul will be speaking at a GRIH sponsored luncheon at the Pacific Club in Honolulu.  His topic is “Government Transparency in Texas: A Growing Success Story – Suggestions for Hawaii.”  The March 27^th 11:45 AM – 2:00 PM deli luncheon buffet is $ 25.  The buffet will be open at 11:45 AM, program to start about 12:15 pm.  You must contact the GRIH office in advance to attend.  No walk-ins will be allowed on the day of the event.  The Pacific Club is a private club with a no denim, no athletic shoes and no cell phone policy.  Please email wendy@grassrootinstitute.org or call (808)591-9193 to attend.

He will also speak at the Hilo Innovation Center conference room 12:30 – 2:00 pm.  Call Jim O’Keefe (808)557-9244 if you would like to attend.  Lunch is $ 10 or $ 12 if ordered in advance through Jim.  Otherwise, please bring your own meal.

RSVP w/ GRIH or Jim O’Keefe by 3pm on Monday, 03/24.

Hope to see as many of you there as possible!

This past Saturday the Honolulu County GOP convention was held at Kawananakoa Intermediate.  Although the big state convention with national ramifications in two months is what we’re most focused on, this convention was a great opportunity to meet others in the Party, hear local party officials, gear up for the state convention and the local and national races.

Our delegation packets were available for pick up.  These packets will now be mailed out by the end of the week according to party officials. 

I want to thank the handful of volunteers for helping to set-up, break-down and sign out delegate packets.  Our county chair wrote and thanked us for:

“… a great group of volunteers.  (We) could not have done it without them.”

On Friday outside of the State Capitol our Assistant State Coordinator, Daniel Brackins, announced his candidacy for Congressional District 1 next to the Hawaii Liberty Bell.  He addressed many issues finishing off:

“The good news is that we can make America great again by not only electing liberty minded people into office, but also by spreading the ideas of freedom.”

Our hard (and fun) work for nearly a year now is working for significant change. 

We have many more victories to win!

This past Sunday at the Ron Paul state delegation luncheon with around 40 Hawaii state delegates in attendance Ron Paul spoke directly to us via on-line teleconfernce regarding the presidential race.  We were networked with supporters on neighbor island counties.  I had the opportunity to ask him if he would come to Hawaii on May 16 (the first day of our convention) to deliver his message of freedom to Hawaii in person.  He said that day may be in conflict with his schedule, but he’s long overdue to come to Hawaii.  Will keep you posted.

Mark Terry’s letter was published in two local media outlets today:

http://starbulletin.com/2008/02/29/editorial/letters.html

http://www.hawaiireporter.com/story.aspx?d20049c4-e24e-4fc4-a7d3-f48f970013c6