PRESS RELEASE from American Elect
Contact:
Ileana Wachtel
National Press Secretary
A Statement by Americans Elect CEO Kahlil
Byrd
12:01 A.M., MAY 15, 2012 - Over the past two years, Americans
Elect has focused on achieving three clear goals:
· Gaining nationwide ballot access
for a third presidential ticket to compete in the 2012 race;
· Holding the first ever
nonpartisan secure national online primary at AmericansElect.org; and
· Fielding a credible, balanced,
unaffiliated ticket for the 2012 presidential race.
Through the efforts of thousands of staffers, volunteers, and
leadership, Americans Elect has achieved every stated operational goal.
Despite these efforts, as of today, no candidate has reached the
national support threshold required to enter the “Americans Elect
Online Convention” this June. (Read a detailed summary of the AE
process
here and the full rules
here.)
Because of this, under the rules that AE delegates ratified, the
primary process would end today. There is, however, an almost universal
desire among delegates, leadership and millions of Americans who have
supported AE to see a credible candidate emerge from this process.
Every step of the way, AE has conferred with its community before
making major decisions. We will do the same this week before
determining next steps for the immediate future. AE will announce the
results of these conversations on Thursday, May 17.
As always, we thank everyone who has participated in this effort and
will honor the work, efforts and trust so many people have placed in
Americans Elect.
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PRESS
RELEASE from Buddy Roemer for President
For Immediate Release
May 15, 2012
Contact: Carlos
Sierra
Americans
Elect
is Still Alive and Kicking
Baton
Rouge, LA –Governor Buddy Roemer issued the following statement
concerning the Americans Elect nomination process:
Many media outlets are calling the visionary organization “dead,” “a
failure,” or “ahead of it’s time.” I disagree with all of these
assessments. What Americans Elect has done for our country is
revolutionary. It is my sincere hope that they continue on their
mission of putting forth a credible candidate to face the bought
candidates – Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. The pundits must understand
that radical change such as this does not happen over night or without
growing pains. The American people are hungry for reform and both
parties are not providing it because they are too busy fighting like
school children.
My latest
polling has me at 7%
nationally prior to selecting a vice president, raising much money, or
getting much media attention. If I am the nominee for Americans Elect,
I will be a factor in this race.
_______________________
Governor
Buddy Roemer is a four-term Congressman and former Governor of
Louisiana. He is now participating in the first national online primary
for President of the United States as an AmericansElect.org
candidate.
He is known for refusing PAC and special interest money, implementing
campaign finance reform, turning around Louisiana’s failing economy and
cutting the state’s unemployment rate in half in just four years. You
can cast your vote at Americanselect.org. His website is www.BuddyRoemer.com