Life, Liberty, And The Pursuit Of Anyone But Rudy
The Conservative Declaration of Independence announced today that it has collected a list of 100 "Iowa conservative Republicans who vow not to support" Rudy Giuliani if he wins the GOP WH nod. Declaration co-author and ex-MI Christian Coalition field dir. Tom McMillin sent out an e-mail 4/2 seeking IA signatures in preparation for Giuliani's first visit. Co-signers "agree that we are Conservatives first and Republicans second," and that Giuliani's "liberal record" and "the conduct of his personal life make it impossible for us to support his candidacy under any circumstances."
Read the release and petition after the jump.
Conservative Declaration Of Independence Press Release: 100 Iowa Conservatives Vow Not To Support Giuliani Even If He Receives GOP Nomination Iowa Conservatives Unite In Opposition Of Giuliani In Preparation For First Visit To State
For Immediate Release: 4-3-2007
Contact: Tom McMillin (248) 505-7500
Des Moines - Today, The Conservative Declaration of Independence received a flood of additional signatures from Iowa conservative Republicans who vow not to support Giuliani for President of the United States even if we wins the Republican nomination.
The Conservative Declaration of Independence was introduced on Friday March 16, 2007 in Macomb County, Michigan, to promote conservative values and highlight the need for the Republican Party to nominate a 2008 Presidential candidate who supports and upholds basic conservative principles. Support for the declaration comes from Conservatives in Iowa, New Hampshire, Michigan, and several other states across the country.
Tom McMillin, one of the authors and original co-signers of the declaration, sent out an e-mail yesterday notifying Republican voters of Rudy Giuliani's upcoming trip to Iowa and asking for their support in defending conservative values.
The same day Jim Nussle, Giuliani's Iowa consultant was quoted as saying "We have to decide, based on this first visit, what kind of response he gets. Up until now, the response has all been remote. It's been a remote response based on what he's been doing nationally."
"Make no mistake, the response from Iowa conservatives has been very anti-Giuliani in the leadup to his first trip to Iowa," said Tom McMillin, the former Field Director of the Michigan Christian Coalition. "As conservatives in Iowa learn that Giuliani supports government funded abortion, partial birth abortion, homosexual marriage, and gun registration they quickly agree that we need this Declaration of Independence."
Over 100 conservative Iowa Republicans have signed the Conservative Declaration of Independence in the leadup to the Giuliani trip to Iowa. Interested individuals can sign the declaration of by e-mailing theconservativedeclaration@hotmail.com. The declaration with supporting documentation can be found at www.theconservativedeclaration.wordpress.com.
The Conservative Declaration of Independence
- March 15, 2007 -
When, in the course of political process, it might become necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, it becomes necessary to declare the causes which would impel the separation.
We, the undersigned of this digital document, hereby agree that we are Conservatives first and Republicans second, and that we would not support the candidacy of Rudolph William Louis "Rudy" Giuliani if the Republican Party chooses to nominate him for President of the United States.
We hereby agree that Mr. Giuliani is an American hero for his performance in the aftermath of 9-11, however his liberal record as Mayor, appointment of liberal judges, and the conduct of his personal life make it impossible for us to support his candidacy under any circumstances.
We hereby urge conservatives across the country to join us in signing this Conservative Declaration of Independence by emailing theconservativedeclaration@hotmail.com .
In Agreement,
New Hampshire
Paul Nagy
Draft Buchanan '92
Northeast Director, Buchanan '92
Northeast Director, Christian Coalition, 1994-99
Michigan
Mark Forton
Chairman, Michigan Conservative Union
State Chairman, Buchanan for President, 1996 & 2000 County Republican Chairman, Macomb County Republican Party, 1994-1996
Tom McMillin
State Field Director, Christian Coalition of Michigan, 1994-1998 Issues Committee Chairman, Michigan Republican Party, 2005-2007 Board Member, American Family Association of Michigan, present
Iowa
Timothy Everts
Wellsburg, IA
Helen Hunter
Cedar Rapids, IA
Bryan and Aspen Allen
Granville, IA
Thomas Carmody
West Des Moines, Iowa
Judy A. Barrett
Dallas Center, IA
Nancy Wagner
Morning Sun, IA
Lori Smith
Iowa
John Hyde
Albia, Iowa
Nicole D. Baker
Clinton, IA
Elmer and Carolyn Veldhuizen
Iowa
Mr. and Mrs. Tim Westrum
Iowa
Jon Michael Bour
Iowa
Phil Roe
Eldora, Iowa
Julie Roe
Eldora, IA
Dr. Richard P. Bose
Iowa
Marilyn Bose
Iowa
Jaclyn Fleming
Iowa
Ray & Donna Seehusen
Pocahontas, IA
Don Herr
Cedar Rapids, IA
Lorie J. Wittmaack
Linn Grove, IA
William C. Schuster
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Rick Freeze
Des Moines, IA
James E. Hankes
Keokuk, IA
Dick and Dorothy Schlitter
Onawa, IA
Roger Sutton
Eldora, IA
Jim Littrel
Rhodes, IA
Doriano Rossi
Des Moines, IA
David Harwell
Des Moines, IA
Dr. Richard P Bose
Estherville, IA
Marilyn A Bose
Esterville, IA
Lee Bader
Jesup, IA
Todd Speck
Clive, IA
Alvin and Kay Greenwood
Dubuque, IA
Additional Signers
Maria Carl
Macomb County, MI
Jim Duistermars
Oakland County, MI
William J. Simon
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Carwile
Swartz Creek, MI
John and Elizabeth Roemer
Gagetown, MI
Carl Mintz
Farmington Hills, MI
Eric Fredrickson
Edmore, MI
Patricia Fredrickson
Edmore, MI
Kimberly Johnston
Redford, MI
Donald & Marie Stoll
Unionville, MI
Richard J. Glista
Bangor, MI
Amanda Cogswell
East Lansing, MI
Thomas E. Moody
Farmington Hills, MI
La Rae G. Munk
Eaton Rapids, MI
Carolyn Walton
Macomb County, MI
Penelope J. Barrett
Resident of Fairbanks, AK
Currently residing in the Republic of Panama
Dennis Grysen
Chelsea, MI 48118
Lawrence G. Redmond
Dearborn Heights Michigan
Carolyn S. Cabell
Dearborn, Michigan
Lydia K. Hutchens
Michigan
Daniel L. Chase
Michigan
Ron Kooienga
Holland, MI
David Moore
Plainwell, Michigan
Jill Chapman
Benton Harbor, MI
Jerry Klinetop
Traverse City, MI
Scott Markstrom
Kinross, MI
Jim Julien & Yolanda Julien
Macomb County MI
Harold Stuart
Michigan
David & Verna Leo
Rochester Hills, MI
Billy Valentine
Chairman, Students for Brownback
Steubenville, Ohio
Ron Kooienga
Holland, MI
Steve Hicks
Niles, MI
Sheri Garwood
Hudson, MI
Richard W. Vook
Nedrow, NY
Lori Viars
Lebanon, Ohio
Lynn Schneider
Judy Constance
Kristine Scott
David R Pernesky
Chad White
Gerhard E.(Gary) Pickelmann
Michele M. Czupinski
Gerald Holowicki
Robert Eskew
Linda Albaugh
Thomas Baird
Pat Berman
Brad Ryan
Paul Locke
Benjamin Wabich, Sr.
Harold Thames
Dennis J Hande
Ray Clausen
Ron Gutowski
Doug Stewart
Ric Knox
Chad Geiger
Barbara Seavey
Susan D. Adams
Jay Wallace
Gary Stephenson
Joanne M. Lucia
Duane L. Rule
Jim Steffens
Mary Bennett
Mr. and Mrs. G. Scott Britton
D. M. Kobmann
Angela Norton
Ken Szpond
Jason Jennett and April Jennett
Julie Bybee
David J. Pittentruf and Patricia S. Pittenturf
Christopher Lane
June Hetmanski
Michelle McIntyre
Miranda Huston
Jack and Emilee Bowen
Steven Valentine
Guy Somers
Robin Werling
David Garlich
Carrie Garlich
Scott Kolb
Mary E. Cunningham
Clifford F. Cunningham
