The proper role of government is to protect our freedom, the enjoyment of our lives, liberty, and property. I believe in the Constitution of the United States in the tradition of our Founding Fathers.

I believe the current two-party mindset of our nation and our state to be flawed. The political ideals of our entire population cannot be limited and conform to one of only two parties. Our conservative voters need another option, which I believe can be found in the platform of the Constitution Party.

The current GOP leadership has abandoned the conservative principles once found in the Republican party. Inside efforts to change this trend have failed for over 10 years. I believe the only way to return our great state and our great nation back to these principles is by joining and promoting the Constitution Party ideals.

I believe:

• That both major political parties have declined to be governed by the Constitution.
• That it is imperative that we return to Constitutional government, by our leaders honoring their oath of office to preserve, protect, and defend our Constitution.
• That America's military should be used only to protect American lives, liberty, and property.
• That the purpose of government is to protect our God-given rights (as contained in the Bill of Rights, the Declaration of Independence, and the Constitution of the United States)

Can A New Party Win?

History Says "YES"!

• The Republican Party was itself a "third" party in 1854 (when it was founded). Just four years later, the Republicans defeated the incumbent conservative party, the Whigs, by running a man named Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln , running in a four-way race, won the electoral college and the presidency even though he wasn't on the ballot in nine states and received less that 40% of the popular vote.
• In 1992, Bill Clinton won the presidency with only 43% of the popular vote. In 1992, the Constitution Party (then the U.S. Taxpayers Party) secured ballot access in 21 states.
• In 1996, the party gained ballot access in 39 states, representing 80% of the electoral college votes. In 2000, Constitution Party candidates were on the ballot in 41 states.
• Most Americans know it is time for a change:
  • The American people are ready to seriously consider voting for a third party candidate. Zogby International conducted a poll for Reuters on September 6-8, 1999. Over one thousand likely voters were surveyed. Contained in the Reuters news article was the revelation that "A third of the voters said they wanted to see a third party candidate in the race and 42 percent said they would consider voting for such a candidate."