Who are Modern Whigs?
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Fort Hood
The Modern Whig Party was revived by veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan. Although our membership base ranges from Americans from all walks of life, a significant number of Modern Whigs serve or have served in the military. Our thoughts are with those Soldiers and their families who have been affected by the attacks that occurred at Fort Hood, just as they are for all our fallen and wounded overseas.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Paul McKain anointed 'the next Hoffman'
Columnist says Modern Whig Party candidate appears to be the viable third party contender for 2010
Washington, DC (Monday, November 2, 2009) - A columnist in the Tallahassee-Democrat newspaper today says the success of New York third party Congressional candidate Doug Hoffman may be replicated in 2010 by Paul C. McKain in Florida's 2nd District. McKain is running on the revived Florida Whig Party ticket. The Modern Whig Party and the Whig National Committee was restored by Iraq and Afghanistan veterans who favor common sense, rational solutions ahead of partisan bickering and ideology.
The New York race is one of the most watched of the season due to the viability and potential of third party candidate Doug Hoffman. Columnist Nick Kypriotakis says McKain and the Modern Whig movement will be the 2010 version.
"McKain represents the Modern Florida Whig Party, whose views emphasize energy independence, fiscal responsibility, state sovereignty, proper veteran's assistance, Constitutional values and scientific advancement," Kypriotakis says. "Many people have reservations about voting for a third party, wondering whether or not their voice will be heard amidst the overbearing partisan bickering that dominates modern political discussion. Thanks to the principled and resolute stances taken by candidates like Doug Hoffman and Paul C. McKain, our voices are louder than ever.
The city of Tallahassee has a unique opportunity to singlehandedly change the tone of American politics. By supporting and researching our own third-party dark horse, Paul McKain, we can help break the caustic cycle of corruption that has consumed our nation's political system."
Paul McKain (www.paulmckain.com) is a retired firefighter who ultimately became responsible for drastically reducing the amount of accidental swimming pool deaths through his child safety advocacy and drain vacuum pump invention.
About the Whig Party:
Established in 1833, the Whigs are one of America's oldest mainstream political parties. They were the original party of Abraham Lincoln and four other U.S. Presidents.
Revived by Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, the grassroots movement has quickly attracted tens of thousands of members. They represent moderate voters from all walks of life that cherry-pick between traditional Democratic and Republican ideals in what has been called the Modern Whig Philosophy. This Washington, DC-based national movement values common sense, rational solutions ahead of ideology and partisan bickering.
This includes general principles of fiscal responsibility, strong national defense and educational/scientific advancement.
Washington, DC (Monday, November 2, 2009) - A columnist in the Tallahassee-Democrat newspaper today says the success of New York third party Congressional candidate Doug Hoffman may be replicated in 2010 by Paul C. McKain in Florida's 2nd District. McKain is running on the revived Florida Whig Party ticket. The Modern Whig Party and the Whig National Committee was restored by Iraq and Afghanistan veterans who favor common sense, rational solutions ahead of partisan bickering and ideology.
The New York race is one of the most watched of the season due to the viability and potential of third party candidate Doug Hoffman. Columnist Nick Kypriotakis says McKain and the Modern Whig movement will be the 2010 version.
"McKain represents the Modern Florida Whig Party, whose views emphasize energy independence, fiscal responsibility, state sovereignty, proper veteran's assistance, Constitutional values and scientific advancement," Kypriotakis says. "Many people have reservations about voting for a third party, wondering whether or not their voice will be heard amidst the overbearing partisan bickering that dominates modern political discussion. Thanks to the principled and resolute stances taken by candidates like Doug Hoffman and Paul C. McKain, our voices are louder than ever.
The city of Tallahassee has a unique opportunity to singlehandedly change the tone of American politics. By supporting and researching our own third-party dark horse, Paul McKain, we can help break the caustic cycle of corruption that has consumed our nation's political system."
Paul McKain (www.paulmckain.com) is a retired firefighter who ultimately became responsible for drastically reducing the amount of accidental swimming pool deaths through his child safety advocacy and drain vacuum pump invention.
About the Whig Party:
Established in 1833, the Whigs are one of America's oldest mainstream political parties. They were the original party of Abraham Lincoln and four other U.S. Presidents.
Revived by Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, the grassroots movement has quickly attracted tens of thousands of members. They represent moderate voters from all walks of life that cherry-pick between traditional Democratic and Republican ideals in what has been called the Modern Whig Philosophy. This Washington, DC-based national movement values common sense, rational solutions ahead of ideology and partisan bickering.
This includes general principles of fiscal responsibility, strong national defense and educational/scientific advancement.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Gaining Momentum
The Modern Whig Party continues to experience another surge in membership. Initially revived by Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, this national grassroots movement is attracting mainstream Americans from all political stripes who value common sense, rational solutions ahead of partisan bickering and ideology. In addition, the credibility of our leaders and the quality/viability of our candidates is creating numerous opportunities for our national membership. At the same time, various people from both the entrenched partisan groups as well as the fringe groups have begun to lash out as they begin to view our development as a threat to their agendas. But the Modern Whig Party and the Whig National Committee is pushing back with nothing more than our message of common sense rationality, along with our viable and credible approach, and this in turn is building this organization even faster than the founding members could have imagined.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Endorsement release is false
Please be advised that a recent "press release" is false and without merit. This "release" purports to tout the fact that an unnamed "Modern Whig Party leader" was officially endorsing the Republican candidate in New York's 23rd District. The release is rife with errors and horribly crafted to the point where it appears to be more of an attempt to discredit the Modern Whig movement than a truthful news item. To be clear, neither the Modern Whig Party, the Whig National Committee, or any of its state affiliates are endorsing the Republican candidate.
Saying that, the Modern Whig Party is very particular about who it endorses or otherwise supports. All endorsements and official support under the Modern Whig Party or Whig National Committee (WNC) are thoroughly vetted and voted on by various state and national leaders.
Please note that all official Modern Whig Party press releases originate directly from the WNC in Washington, DC or individual and recognized state chapters. As the Modern Whig Party continues to inspire and attract voters who favor common sense, rational solutions as opposed to partisan bickering and ideology, various individuals and groups will undoubtedly feel threatened and go on the attack. Such endeavors and misleading attempts have taken place in the past, to include recently in Missouri. Through it all, the Modern Whig movement has remained steadfast to its commitment to carry out a mainstream, non-fringe approach as we continue to build and develop in an honorable manner.
Saying that, the Modern Whig Party is very particular about who it endorses or otherwise supports. All endorsements and official support under the Modern Whig Party or Whig National Committee (WNC) are thoroughly vetted and voted on by various state and national leaders.
Please note that all official Modern Whig Party press releases originate directly from the WNC in Washington, DC or individual and recognized state chapters. As the Modern Whig Party continues to inspire and attract voters who favor common sense, rational solutions as opposed to partisan bickering and ideology, various individuals and groups will undoubtedly feel threatened and go on the attack. Such endeavors and misleading attempts have taken place in the past, to include recently in Missouri. Through it all, the Modern Whig movement has remained steadfast to its commitment to carry out a mainstream, non-fringe approach as we continue to build and develop in an honorable manner.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
The fine line of being "too intellectual"
The following is commentary and not the official viewpoint of the Modern Whig Party or the Whig National Committee
During the 1952 presidential election, Dwight D. Eisenhower defeated Adlai Stevenson in part because Stevenson was labeled as "too intellectual." It always struck me as odd as to what exactly is wrong with being "too intellectual" for the White House. The only other real intellectual of the Stevenson mold to win the presidency was Woodrow Wilson back in 1912, who prior to politics presided over Princeton University.
Now, we once again have a Stevenson intellectual. Barack Obama is cast as extremely thoughtful and deliberative, just as Stevenson was. Unfortunately, I am now seeing the problem with having an ultra intellectual in the oval office. Case in point is Afghanistan. The past few days have been absolutely brutal as October becomes by far the deadliest month since the 2001 invasion. Prior to the recent death toll, we saw the brazen assault of the isolated Army outpost in eastern Afghanistan, among other attacks. Meanwhile, Obama has been prudent and thoughtful. Those are all good enough, but one important word is missing. That word is action. I'll also throw in decisiveness. This lack of conviction and decisiveness has effectively neutered any benefits we could gain from Obama's intellectualism. And that in and of itself should bring even Obama's most ardent supporters and Nobel committee members to the realization that he is not a savior, but rather a mere mortal like the rest of us. One could say that the inverse of Obama was George W. Bush, a man of action and conviction but most certainly not blessed with outward intellectualism. Perhaps the same can be said about John McCain. Or Eisenhower for that matter. This isn't a knock on any of these men, but rather a statement of acceptance that leaders will have their strengths and weaknesses, with intellectualism not lording above all else.
One might wonder how different the world would be if Stevenson had defeated Eisenhower. Would we view the 1950s differently? Would the Soviet Union have followed its same trajectory or would its collapse have been delayed or even prevented? Or perhaps more relevant, can an intellectual such as Obama acknowledge the fine line between being "too intellectual" and "effective" in the scope of the current political system and geopolitical dynamic.
In the end, it might all come down to who Obama will trust to help him along. We apparently can rule out Stanley McChrystal and the "generals on the ground." If we forgo cynicism for a moment and assume Obama is not making political calculations through political advisors, then perhaps his inaction and waffling on Afghanistan is due to the fact that he is either seeking counsel from other people who may be "too intellectual" or is himself "too intellectual" to condescend to take the advice of others in the know. Even Woodrow Wilson, for all his shortcomings, had a man of action in Herbert Hoover to assist during World War I. Hoover, being sharp and aggressive, almost single-handedly converted the domestic economy through the Food Administration to support the war abroad. Of course Hoover is now best known for his term as president where he proved to be neither intellectual or decisive.
The bottom line is that there is a difference between being "smart" and "too intellectual." Perhaps the strongest leader -- even one who may not be the most popular -- is a man or woman who is "smart" but also "decisive." Abraham Lincoln comes to mind. So do Franklin Roosevelt, Teddy Roosevelt, James K. Polk and Harry Truman. We also can place Eisenhower in that category. But unless Obama gets a grip on this soon, we may finally get a glimpse of what a Stevenson presidency would have looked like.
During the 1952 presidential election, Dwight D. Eisenhower defeated Adlai Stevenson in part because Stevenson was labeled as "too intellectual." It always struck me as odd as to what exactly is wrong with being "too intellectual" for the White House. The only other real intellectual of the Stevenson mold to win the presidency was Woodrow Wilson back in 1912, who prior to politics presided over Princeton University.
Now, we once again have a Stevenson intellectual. Barack Obama is cast as extremely thoughtful and deliberative, just as Stevenson was. Unfortunately, I am now seeing the problem with having an ultra intellectual in the oval office. Case in point is Afghanistan. The past few days have been absolutely brutal as October becomes by far the deadliest month since the 2001 invasion. Prior to the recent death toll, we saw the brazen assault of the isolated Army outpost in eastern Afghanistan, among other attacks. Meanwhile, Obama has been prudent and thoughtful. Those are all good enough, but one important word is missing. That word is action. I'll also throw in decisiveness. This lack of conviction and decisiveness has effectively neutered any benefits we could gain from Obama's intellectualism. And that in and of itself should bring even Obama's most ardent supporters and Nobel committee members to the realization that he is not a savior, but rather a mere mortal like the rest of us. One could say that the inverse of Obama was George W. Bush, a man of action and conviction but most certainly not blessed with outward intellectualism. Perhaps the same can be said about John McCain. Or Eisenhower for that matter. This isn't a knock on any of these men, but rather a statement of acceptance that leaders will have their strengths and weaknesses, with intellectualism not lording above all else.
One might wonder how different the world would be if Stevenson had defeated Eisenhower. Would we view the 1950s differently? Would the Soviet Union have followed its same trajectory or would its collapse have been delayed or even prevented? Or perhaps more relevant, can an intellectual such as Obama acknowledge the fine line between being "too intellectual" and "effective" in the scope of the current political system and geopolitical dynamic.
In the end, it might all come down to who Obama will trust to help him along. We apparently can rule out Stanley McChrystal and the "generals on the ground." If we forgo cynicism for a moment and assume Obama is not making political calculations through political advisors, then perhaps his inaction and waffling on Afghanistan is due to the fact that he is either seeking counsel from other people who may be "too intellectual" or is himself "too intellectual" to condescend to take the advice of others in the know. Even Woodrow Wilson, for all his shortcomings, had a man of action in Herbert Hoover to assist during World War I. Hoover, being sharp and aggressive, almost single-handedly converted the domestic economy through the Food Administration to support the war abroad. Of course Hoover is now best known for his term as president where he proved to be neither intellectual or decisive.
The bottom line is that there is a difference between being "smart" and "too intellectual." Perhaps the strongest leader -- even one who may not be the most popular -- is a man or woman who is "smart" but also "decisive." Abraham Lincoln comes to mind. So do Franklin Roosevelt, Teddy Roosevelt, James K. Polk and Harry Truman. We also can place Eisenhower in that category. But unless Obama gets a grip on this soon, we may finally get a glimpse of what a Stevenson presidency would have looked like.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Massive initial support
This week, the historic Whig National Committee was revived and it was announced that the Modern Whig Party now has three Congressional candidates for 2010. The hosts of the virtual press conference and "Meet the Whigs" event report exceptional interest from members of the public for this online endeavor. The hosts report that more than 1,000 people from nearly every state logged on to check out the event. As a national movement revived by post-9/11 veterans, this shows that voters of all political stripes continue to join together as they see the unique potential afforded to this organization.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Whig National Committee revived; candidates announced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Whig National Committee Officially Returns to DC, Announces two more Congressional Candidates
Initially founded by Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, the Modern Whig Party continues to build its national presence
Washington, DC (Monday, October 19, 2009) - As the only grassroots political movement recognized by various media outlets throughout the country to appeal to mainstream voters of all political stripes, the Modern Whig movement has taken another step in its national efforts to compete with the other two parties with the reconstitution of the Whig National Committee. The first public act of the WNC is to announce that two more viable, common sense advocates have filed to run for Congress under the revived Whig Party banner.
The latest federal Whig candidates to announce their official candidacy, in conjunction with the Florida Whig Party, include John Annarumma of Gainesville, FL and Clayton Schock of Broward County, FL. Paul McKain's Congressional campaign already is making waves in his district, as is our state candidate, Gene Baldassari, who is running for the New Jersey Assembly.
Clayton Schock is described as a common man with common sense who has risen to the task of accepting the difficult duty and responsibility of standing up to a highly trained and financed political machine that is understood and resonates with the voting majority known as "We the People."
And as a national movement revived by Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, John Annarumma is among the countless Modern Whigs to have directly served in the post-9/11 conflicts. With over eleven (11) years of law enforcement combined with fourteen (14) years of active duty and reserve military experience, John has served his country to the highest order for most of his adult life. This truly unique experience has enabled John Annarumma to possess a unique perspective on what it means to serve, protect, and defend his nation, state, and community.
The WNC is based in Washington, DC and designed to serve as an umbrella for the overall Modern Whig Party. A national online event designed to allow members of both the media and general public to interact with the candidates will take place from 7-7:30 pm on Wednesday, October 21 by logging onto https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/905270450. Participants from across the country are expected to attend.
About the Whig Party:
Established in 1833, the Whigs are one of America's oldest mainstream political parties. They were the original party of Abraham Lincoln and four other U.S. Presidents.
Revived by Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, the grassroots movement has quickly attracted tens of thousands of members. They represent moderate voters from all walks of life that cherry-pick between traditional Democratic and Republican ideals in what has been called the Modern Whig Philosophy. This Washington, DC-based national movement values common sense, rational solutions ahead of ideology and partisan bickering.
This includes general principles of fiscal responsibility, strong national defense and educational/scientific advancement.
Florida is the first state in the nation to achieve ballot access for Whig candidates. To date, members and leaders of the national Modern Whig movement have been invited to play a role in GOP and Democratic initiatives while pushing their own common sense, non-fringe agenda of what some have called the fastest growing mainstream political party in the nation.
Candidate Web sites:
www.PaulMcKain.com
http://www.johnannarumma.com/
http://claytonschock.com/
Whig National Committee Officially Returns to DC, Announces two more Congressional Candidates
Initially founded by Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, the Modern Whig Party continues to build its national presence
Washington, DC (Monday, October 19, 2009) - As the only grassroots political movement recognized by various media outlets throughout the country to appeal to mainstream voters of all political stripes, the Modern Whig movement has taken another step in its national efforts to compete with the other two parties with the reconstitution of the Whig National Committee. The first public act of the WNC is to announce that two more viable, common sense advocates have filed to run for Congress under the revived Whig Party banner.
The latest federal Whig candidates to announce their official candidacy, in conjunction with the Florida Whig Party, include John Annarumma of Gainesville, FL and Clayton Schock of Broward County, FL. Paul McKain's Congressional campaign already is making waves in his district, as is our state candidate, Gene Baldassari, who is running for the New Jersey Assembly.
Clayton Schock is described as a common man with common sense who has risen to the task of accepting the difficult duty and responsibility of standing up to a highly trained and financed political machine that is understood and resonates with the voting majority known as "We the People."
And as a national movement revived by Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, John Annarumma is among the countless Modern Whigs to have directly served in the post-9/11 conflicts. With over eleven (11) years of law enforcement combined with fourteen (14) years of active duty and reserve military experience, John has served his country to the highest order for most of his adult life. This truly unique experience has enabled John Annarumma to possess a unique perspective on what it means to serve, protect, and defend his nation, state, and community.
The WNC is based in Washington, DC and designed to serve as an umbrella for the overall Modern Whig Party. A national online event designed to allow members of both the media and general public to interact with the candidates will take place from 7-7:30 pm on Wednesday, October 21 by logging onto https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/905270450. Participants from across the country are expected to attend.
About the Whig Party:
Established in 1833, the Whigs are one of America's oldest mainstream political parties. They were the original party of Abraham Lincoln and four other U.S. Presidents.
Revived by Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, the grassroots movement has quickly attracted tens of thousands of members. They represent moderate voters from all walks of life that cherry-pick between traditional Democratic and Republican ideals in what has been called the Modern Whig Philosophy. This Washington, DC-based national movement values common sense, rational solutions ahead of ideology and partisan bickering.
This includes general principles of fiscal responsibility, strong national defense and educational/scientific advancement.
Florida is the first state in the nation to achieve ballot access for Whig candidates. To date, members and leaders of the national Modern Whig movement have been invited to play a role in GOP and Democratic initiatives while pushing their own common sense, non-fringe agenda of what some have called the fastest growing mainstream political party in the nation.
Candidate Web sites:
www.PaulMcKain.com
http://www.johnannarumma.com/
http://claytonschock.com/
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