Press release from the Modern Whig Party sent to [email protected]. Posted to IPR by Paulie.
The Modern Whig Party: A Party for the Rest of Us
Iraq/Afghanistan veterans revive Lincoln’s longtime party
WASHINGTON — Founded by veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan, the Modern Whig Party has quickly attracted thousands of members to go along with 26 state chapters. On the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, this grassroots political movement will announce the official modern revival of the historic Whig Party. Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809, with Presidents’ Day officially celebrated February 16, 2009.
The Whig Party is intimately intertwined with Lincoln’s legacy. This vaunted president helped build the Whigs into a mainstream, common-sense movement and in fact served as a Whig legislator. While Lincoln joined the newly formed Republican Party after the demise of the Whigs, he always maintained the rational mentality of his longtime party.
Through the hard work and motivation of recently deployed service members and other dedicated individuals, the Modern Whig Party was organized to be a home for those voters who place common-sense, rational thought ahead of ideology. Like the original party of Lincoln, the Modern Whigs cater to those who subscribe to mainstream values across the political spectrum.
The first of the movement’s monthly state/national conference meetings takes place in a public format Wednesday, February 11, 2009. The foundation for coordination of the 2009 agenda is set to be established. This includes preliminary plans for various events in the works that will take place in homes and communities across the country.
During the organization phase of this movement, the Modern Whig Party has been recognized as the fastest-growing mainstream political movement in the country. Thousands of moderate Republicans and Democrats have signed on. With an executive committee and national headquarters in Washington, DC, the Modern Whig Party is recapturing the longtime ideals of Lincoln as they build toward being a true party for the rest of us.
The Modern Whig Party
2141 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Suite C-2
Washington, DC 20007
Contact: [email protected]
202-337-0893
Good post, as we celebrate the bicentennial of Lincoln’s birth!
A bit much to post 2 of these back to back, Heather sent us another. Perhaps someone else will post. Perhaps, not so.
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The Modern Whig Party: A Party for the Rest of Us
Modern Whig Party holds national/state meeting
WASHINGTON — Leadership from both the Modern Whig Party Executive Committee and the 26 state chapters conducted the first national/state meeting on Wednesday evening. This online event attracted numerous members of the public as each chapter provided status updates and coordinated plans.
Among the many updates:
* The North Carolina Chapter is now registered with the State Board of Elections. The chapter also is working with other organizations to improve ballot access in the state.
* MWP Media, the online radio show of the Modern Whig Party, is expected to be launched in the next two weeks.
* The Oklahoma Chapter has a preliminary PAC membership of 1,900.
* A quarterly magazine for the Texas Chapter is expected to be launched in the summer.
* Hundreds of “House Parties” are being planned in homes and college campuses throughout the country to assist in petition signature gathering, party awareness and fundraising.
* Various chapters are considering potential candidates for 2009 and 2010 races.
* A national Public Relations Director will begin coordinating the party’s message starting next week.
* In-person state chapter meeting dates have been set and will be distributed to the general membership.
These public meetings will continue to occur on the second Wednesday of every month. The meetings are run by the National Chairman, with participation from an Executive Committee representative, all state chairs or their designees, and special chapters to include Future Voters. Members of the public are afforded time to ask questions.
The Modern Whig Party has been recognized as the fastest-growing mainstream political movement in the country. Thousands of moderate Republicans and Democrats have signed on. With an executive committee and national headquarters in Washington, DC, the Modern Whig Party continues to construct its mainstream, grassroots organization in a gradual and methodical manner.
http://www.modernwhig.org
The Modern Whig Party
2141 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Suite C-2
Washington, DC 20007
Contact: [email protected]
202-337-0893