•  Campaign Videos (December 2011) « Americans Elect
  

transcripts of several of these videos:

Who We Are (0:52)

I'm Joshua Levine from Americans Elect.  We're a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization with the sole purpose of building a website and gathering signatures to put the people's choice for president on the ballot in every state.  We don't contribute to candidates or any group.  We don't accept contributions from candidates, from candidate committees, from corporations, nor from special interest groups.  Americans Elect only accepts contributions from individuals and limits contributions to under $10,000.  We don't advocate for any political ideology or special interests.  You can learn more about our leadership on this section of the website.

About Us/The Process (1:11)

Hey, I'm Howard.  Thanks for checking out Americans Elect.  For as long as anyone can remember, the two parties have been controlling our choices for President.  But we think the American people should have their choice on the ballot too.  With Americans Elect we now have the platform to do just that.  This election you have the power to nominate a president, not the parties or the special interests.  Traditionally the parties have sent their delegates to their convention to nominate a candidate on behalf of the rest of us.  With Americans Elect every voter, regardless of their political party, can sign up, become a delegate and cast their own vote for their own choice.  It's democracy at its most basic.  The process involves four steps. 

First, define your true colors beyond simply red or blue, by setting your political priorities and answering nine core questions. 

Next you'll personally shape the debate by submitting and voting on the questions that all candidates will be required to answer. 
Then you'll match with candidates who best share your views or even draft new ones. 

And finally, you'll cast your vote for the first directly nominated presidential ticket in U.S. history.

Volunteering (0:44)

[Music] Hi, I'm Laura.  There's no better way to make a bigger impact than by becoming an Americans Elect volunteer.  In fact thousands of delegates from around the country are already volunteering, but we can always use more.  As a volunteer you'll host MeetUps of Americans Elect delegates, help to spread the word and get more people to sign up.  Every delegate you bring in just makes your voice even stronger.  So even if you don't become a volunteer right now, we encourage you to sign up at least one other person and to use social media to help get the word out to your friends and family. [Music]

Giving Feedback (0:48)

[Music] Hi, I'm Laura, and if you've ever submitted any feedback to the site, I'm the one who answers it.  I"m going to show you around the "News" section.  This is where you can read the blog posts about what's been going on, watch clips of our television appearances, and read key articles about current politics.  You can also see what delegates from around the country have to say, and in the "Official Documents" section you can check out our Bylaws, rules for drafting, and other documents governing the process.  On the right side of your screen you can also contact us via the Feedback tab which I will personally do my best to respond to. [Music]

Badges (0:28)

[Music] Hi, I'm Laura.  As you begin participating in Americans Elect, you'll begin to earn badges.  The more you get involved, the more badges you'll earn.  From the Rockefeller to the Uncle Sam, you'll earn them for things like answering questions, making a donation, sharing with friends and family, and of course bringing in new delegates. [Music]

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Notes: These had scant viewership...possibly just put up on YouTube and not linked to from the group's website.

Copyright © 2011 Eric M. Appleman/Democracy in Action.