GOP a "minor party" if Maes doesn't get 10%

[OgenRwot]

If Maes doesn't get 10% of the vote (which he may very well not) the GOP would be considered a minor party. That means there would be no primary "season" and that would cut GOP fundraising in half. You're allowed to donate x amount during the primary and x amount again during the general to major party candidates. If the GOP slips to minor party then we would effectivly get fundraising cut in half. That would cripple conservatives efforts in the 2012 and 2014 elections.

http://blogs.denverpost.com/thespot/...percent/15575/

http://blogs.denverpost.com/thespot/...ource=ARK_spot

That being said I'm considering voting for Maes now just so he can get 10% so conservatives have a shot in the next two elections. As much as it is about principle and what not I gotta do what's best for us in the long run as well. If we only have the opportunity to raise half the funds of the Dems we're going to be screwed.

On a side note, the fact that Tancredo is going to get over 10% that means that the American Constitution Party is going to have to run caucuses in every precinct in the next two elections which they will be unable to do according to their state chairman. For example, in one county they have 50 registered voters and 25 precincts. If they had 100% turn out and the voters were distributed equally...which they are not they would have two voters at each caucus. I'm trying to find the article on this one I'll update if I can.

[Irving]

So you're saying that the American Constitutional Party can not simply take over the GOP's position?

[Zundfolge]

So the CO GOP will be decimated along with the CO AC party ... yeah, I'm more and more convinced that Tancredo was paid by leftists to enter this election.


Oh well, Colorado has been a lovely place to live ... too bad that's going to end soon.

[OgenRwot]

No the American Constitution party here in Colorado doesn't have the infrastructure (man power, organization or money) to take over "just like that". I'm trying to find the article where they quote the AC chairman about how they would have a difficult time doing it because they are getting a lot of support but not a lot of voter registration.

ETA: I can't find the article, I swear it was on the Denver Post but it's not there anymore. Still looking...

[OgenRwot]

It was in the Durango Herald but here's the story, it's pretty interesting:

http://durangoherald.com/sections/Ne...dos_new_party/

ETA: they didn't quote the ACP chairman...my bad.

[brianakell]

The GOP also looses delegates for Presidential committee too. In fact, they loose canidates if ACP get over 10% too (if I understand correct). Basically having Tancredo in the race, means less input from Colorado for who runs for Prez.

[Irving]

What are the realistic chances that if Tancredo makes it into office, that former GOP members and voters will defect over to ACP in time to get better results for future elections?

[68Charger]

you reap what you sow... maybe it will be a wake-up call to Colorado GOP, and they'll clean house & change their practices...

if not, they deserve to remain a minor party...

[brianakell]

you reap what you sow... maybe it will be a wake-up call to Colorado GOP, and they'll clean house & change their practices...

if not, they deserve to remain a minor party...

They didnt get the wake up call with Maes knocking out McInnis. And even now seem to concerned with with own bs than actually getting funding to the GOP candidate. Im really wondering how many in the GOP right now, actually want Hickenlooper, they sure arent trying to stop him.

I know Im unaffiliating. Maybe a drop in the registed GOP voters will get their attention (doubt it).

[68Charger]

They didnt get the wake up call with Maes knocking out McInnis. And even now seem to concerned with with own bs than actually getting funding to the GOP candidate. Im really wondering how many in the GOP right now, actually want Hickenlooper, they sure arent trying to stop him.

I know Im unaffiliating. Maybe a drop in the registed GOP voters will get their attention (doubt it).

I'm thinking that HALVING their funding will get their attention.. "when you've got them by the balls, their hearts and minds will follow"

1st rule of politics: follow the money