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DraftCain.org
http://draftcain.org
Founder Maurice Atkinson - Georgia
Executive Director Steve Parkhurst - Texas
Youth Coordinator Ian Fury - Nebraska
College/Young Republican Coordinator Simone Perry - Georgia
Networking Coordinator Suzanne Moore - Florida
Midwest Regional Coordinator Ashley Schultz - Wisconsin
launched late April 2010.
"DraftCain.org is not affiliated with Herman Cain, HITM (Hermanator’s Intelligent Thinkers Movement), WSB radio or any other entity or political candidate. We are a volunteer, grassroots organization who appreciate and support the work of Herman Cain and are encouraging him to run for President of the United States in 2012."
About DraftCain.org
Business leader, commentator, talk show host, and candidate for President? It's time for the 'The Hermanator' in Washington.
America
bought
"Hope
and
Change" in 2008 only to be served more irresponsible
big government spending which we will be paying for generations to
come. It is time that America has a leader that is bold and
determined to reign in the excesses of previous administrations.
We believe Herman Cain is that leader!
With his savvy business experience, life experiences and his ability to
harness people, Cain has the ability to advance the common sense
reforms that are desperately needed in this country. Herman Cain for
President! Click here to download his biography.
DraftCain.org
is designed to develop teams of volunteers to build a grassroots base,
supporting Herman Cain and encouraging his potential run for the
presidency. To participate in this grassroots effort, simply Join the Draft Cain Network.
This
unique
network
uses Face Book as its network platform.
You will need to obtain a user ID to participate.
Visit often and share with your friends as the content will be ever
expanding. Invite your friends.
Ed.
Notes
In response to an e-mail, Maurice
Atkinson provided the following observations (3/14 e-mail):
I launched DraftCain.org in late April
2010. The purpose was simply to identify supporters and potential
supporters to build a grassroots network nationally, but focus on the
early states. We’ve spent literally thousands of hours developing
graphics, adding and removing content and driving folks into our
various FB groups.
What
worked: Keeping it simple. What I’ve seen in many campaigns
is glitz and glamour in websites, many end up confusing people and are
rarely used. Ours is simply to provide a direction into FB.
What
hasn’t worked: At the onset I included several social media sites
(MySpace, Windows Live, FB, Twitter and YouTube). MySpace and
Windows Live didn’t work. Windows was too complicated, people
don’t want to learn a new process. I actually wanted to do it
full blown windows, because Windows provides some outstanding tools for
people to use their own ingenuity (moviemaker, Live Writer, Blog, Sky
Drive and Mesh) but few people use them and most don’t have the time to
learn them or want to invest the time. MySpace just doesn’t have
the market share.
I’ve
been involved with politics for more than 30 years. I’ve been
involved with numerous statewide campaigns in Indiana and Georgia (IN-
Steve Goldsmith for Gov., George Witwer for Gov., Sen. Richard Lugar,
Rep. Steve Buyer, Indiana Christian Coalition, GA- Lt. Gov. Casey
Cagle, Gov. Nathan Deal, Sec. of State Karen Handel, Herman Cain for
U.S. Senate and a host of statehouse races). I’ve served as a
state committeeman in Georgia for 4 years and as a local county officer
for as many.
I started DraftCain.org because of my
friendship with Herman. I know him fairly well. He, in my
opinion, has all the credentials for serving. He has a heart of
gold and a spine of steel. He will outwork any candidate.
I’ve never seen a work ethic like Herman possesses. When he
embarks on a course of action, he finishes. Most rely on
operatives, consultants and media, Herman engages people.
Americans want to believe in their leaders and in America again.
I see in Herman Cain a rare gem that our Country needs.
There is little respect for our history and our institutions. Only a person with vision and the skill to inspire folks to believe in themselves and this country can get us back on track.
>Maurice
Atkinson's bio also notes that he
has been an insurance agent for 25 years, and he and his wife own a
small business, the Hello Gorgeous! Salon in Macon. Also of note
in terms of campaign activity, in 2008 he served as the 8th
Congressional
District Co-Chairman for Mike Huckabee for President (Huckabee won 14
of 20 Counties, including Bibb County in February's Presidential
Preference Primary).
>The "Get Involved!" section is pretty well done, and has
activities from
downloading PDF of Cain's bio to purchasing "Cain Gear at our Zazzle
Store."