Citizen Initiatives

RECLAIMING AMERICA through "Single Issue Amendment Conventions"

COUNTERMAND AMENDMENT - VIDEO

 

 

 

WE HAVE THE VOTING POWER

 

United States Map shows red counties representing Conservative voting counties in 2012 elections. 

 

In States where we are required to place a Legislative Call on the State ballot knowing the composition of potential favorable voters is very important. 

 

There are approximately 368,000 churches in the United States.  125 million church adherents belong to churches that either lean toward or have strong Conservative values.  It is estimated that another 20 million Conservative voters, who do not identify with an organized religion, will be supportive with one or more of the proposed Amendments.  CITIZEN INITIATIVES plans to promote its Constitutional Amendments  in 250,000 of the 368,000 churches and through multi-media campaigns.  Given the political climate in America today, we have an excellent opportunity to succeed in securing from State Legislatures Legislative Calls for most of our proposed Amendments.

 

There are three sides of the “voting power ” question: 1) do we have enough votes in Initiative State ballots to force State Legislatures to make a Call on Congress; 2) do we have enough votes from legislators in Legislative States to reach the 34 States needed to force Congress’ hand; and 3) will we have enough legislator or delegate votes in all States to win the ratification battle. 

 

1. In Initiative States we have at least 2.3 conservative or leaning conservative voters for every vote needed to win (see Voting Tables in Chapter 4)   To win at the ballot in Initiative and Legislative States, in non-Presidential years, as little as 11 million Conservatives would be needed out of 119 million voting adults.  That represents only 9% of the voting population in the 50 States.  We have far more than enough voters to win at the ballot and to force State Legislators to make a Call on Congress for “SINGLE ISSUE” Federal Conventions. 

  

a.    When we consider the results of our independent polling research¹, 66% of the general population when confronted with the issues and costs relating to abortion in America agree that they would support a “SINGLE ISSUE” Federal Convention to protect the Unborn Child.   Educating the populations in the States about the loss of Constitutional and States Rights and associated losses in GDP and tax revenue will persuade many to vote in our favor for most of CITIZEN INITIATIVES’ proposed Amendments. 

b.   For the first time in 60 years fiscal policy, and the deepening recession, complements social policy.  The feverish anger of conservatives over the National and State debt will be the catalyst for advancing many additional “SINGLE ISSUE” Federal Conventions.  For example, the advancement of the Balanced Federal Budget Amendment will help advance the Constitutional History Amendment, School Voucher Amendment, Legal Immigration Amendment, Free Markets Amendment, etc.   This is truly a once in a generational lifetime opportunity for conservatives.    

c.   In Initiative States CITIZEN INITIATIVES expects to secure a Call from 18 of 24 States.  In Legislative States we expect to secure the Call from 16 of 26 States.  34 Calling States will force Congress to convene a “SINGLE ISSUE” Federal Convention for each proposed Amendment. 

 

2. In Legislative States we have the same positive voting percentages to win at the ballot.  The problem we will face is persuading legislators to either make the Call on Congress voluntarily or place the Legislative Call on the ballot for the people to decide.   We will not be able to force the issue by placing the Call on the ballot through a citizen initiative.  The party affiliations and political philosophy of legislators change with each election which for State House of Representatives is usually every two years.  CITIZEN INITIATIVES plans to conduct a continual lobbying effort on State Legislators in an effort to persuade them to make the Call or place it on the ballot.  Given the political and economic changes taking place in America the task of persuading legislators will not be as difficult as several years ago.  This again is a once in a generational lifetime opportunity for conservatives. 

 

a.       Legislators to whom we have presented an Initiative have generally responded favorably.  It is also true that many of the legislators we have talked with do not have a correct understanding of the “SINGLE ISSUE” Federal Convention process.  CITIZEN INITIATIVES will be working hard to educate many of them on the issues and Convention process.  Reinstating States and citizen Rights will be foremost in our efforts in appealing to them for support.  Regular Legislative Seminars are planned at the Capitals of all States.  Town Hall Seminars are also planned in metropolitan areas for the purpose of gaining support from local citizens. 

 

3. 38 States must ratify each proposed Amendment.  As the “SINGLE ISSUE” campaign runs its course in the States CITIZEN INITIATIVES believes 4 additional States will come forward.  Their legislators will not want to be left behind to answer to their constituents for neglecting to secure their citizens’ Constitutional Rights.  Of course, legislators will also be reminded of States’ Rights that have been taken away by Federal Courts and Congress.  This political pressure on the legislators in Initiative and Legislative States will help to secure 38 ratifying votes for many of the proposed Amendments. 

 

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