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Posted by Paul Bear (www.RonPaulite.com)

As the meetup coordinator for New Hampshire, I wanted to update everyone on the efforts of the campaign to make sure the election is free from any fraud, and votes are counted accurately. There are a lot of posts and e-mail going around about this, so I thought it would be good for people to hear something from the folks on the ground and closest to the campaign. I have been talking to the NH campaign manager about this issue, and he has in turn been discussing it with national. They are taking the issue quite seriously, contrary to the rumors floating around the internet.

First, I have done hand counts here in NH in the past, with my kids sitting by my side. I know the folks in my town take the accuracy of the count quite seriously, and we normally have numerous volunteers to count the votes. Each table has two people so they can double check each other. The hand counts are a very transparent process, and this is what is used in about half the communities.

The other half use scanning machines, NOT the all-electronic machines. A paper trail is required in New Hampshire. So the person will fill out a paper ballot, and insert it into the machine to be counted and registered. If there is an error, it is spit back out, giving the person an opportunity to fix the mistake. All the paper ballots are put into a box and kept on file for 60 days (see RSA 659:95 - http://www.sos.nh.gov/rsa659.htm) for possible recounts. It is my understanding that many communities go ahead and hand count that night to double-check the scanning machines. These machines are NOT hooked up by modem.

The campaign has plans for the day of the primary that will help ensure a clean vote AND maximize the number of people that turn out. The best thing supporters in New Hampshire can do is to volunteer with the campaign to work the day of the primary, all day and into the evening. Working for other groups rather than the campaign will only dilute our efforts and risk destroying all the hard work us NH residents have made starting as far back as March. There are hundreds of polling locations - we need everyone's help if we want to cover as many as possible. Having half the people work for the campaign, and half for other groups will mean we can only cover half the polling locations.

There have been a lot of nasty things said about the official campaign. Having worked closely with the campaign since they began in NH, I find this extremely frustrating. Several of these people I worked with prior to the official campaign starting, and they are great hardworking people who want Dr Paul to win. In NH, the grassroots supporters and the campaign have had a great working relationship, and there is no need to destroy that.

Posted by Paul Bear (www.RonPaulite.com)

Here's the latest on the Faux News scandal from Ron Paul 2008:

Has Fox News Excluded Ron Paul? pt. 2 (12/30/07)

On December 27, the Associated Press reported:  "The New Hampshire Republican Party is sponsoring a forum for Republican presidential candidates on Jan. 6, two days before the state's first-in-the-nation primary."  Later in the article, the AP stated:  "Participating in the forum will be Rudy Giuliani, Mike Huckabee, John McCain,  Mitt Romney and Fred Thompson."

On the evening of December 28, Jared Chicoine and Jordan Brown of our New Hampshire campaign staff met in person with Fergus Cullen the New Hampshire GOP chairman to discuss whether or not Dr. Paul would be invited to participate in the forum.  Mr. Cullen confirmed there will be an event on January 6, but he could not confirm whether or not Dr. Paul would be invited. We also learned the event would not be a debate with an audience, but instead would be a forum in a closed studio with the candidates questioned only by Chris Wallace of Fox News.

A few hours after that meeting, we contacted Fox News seeking clarification.  Later that night, we issued a press release while waiting to hear from Fox News.

On December 29, the Baltimore Sun featured a report by Jason George. Mr. George reported, "Calls and emails to Fox News spokespersons by the Tribune were not returned Saturday evening.

"An official at the New Hampshire GOP, which is co-sponsoring the event with Fox, said that Paul might still be included, but the planning for the debate was still coming together and it was ultimately Fox's call."

As of late afternoon today (December 30), we have nothing more to report.

Kent Snyder
Chairman, Ron Paul 2008

Don't forget to contact the MSM (Mainstream Media) about this and OTHER issues, and LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD! 

Use the following link to contact the media: ronpaulite.com/2007/09/04/contact-the-medialet-your-voice-be-heard.aspx

Posted by Paul Bear (www.RonPaulite.com)

Why don't we EACH make this year's New Year's Resolution, to DONATE BEFORE MIDNIGHT (Eastern Time)--before this already astounding fund raising quarter ends at midnight, tonight (Eastern Time)!

This from the Tea Party Newsletter:

December 31st = $20 million for Ron Paul

Posted: 31 Dec 2007 01:50 AM CST

The time is now!  The day is today!  Can we break $20 million?!

Tell your friends, tell your family to donate to Ron Paul today and help him break $20 million for the quarter! It will mean more much needed funding and much more media attention.

There are approximately 36,000 Ron Paul supporters on this email list. If we each give just $30 on December 31st we’ll reach our goal. If all 69,000 of us who donated on December 16th gave just $15 we would break the $20 million mark. Let’s do it!

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Posted by Paul Bear (www.RonPaulite.com)

Can YOU become a delegate for Ron Paul?

Here's some information for you to consider:

Become a Delegate or Ron Paul will NOT be President http://www3.webng.com/ronpaul/becomedelegate.html

Approved by the Ron Paul 2008 Presidential Campaign Committee:
Jeff Greenspan, Regional Coordinator

What is a delegate?

The only way for Ron Paul to become President is if he gets the GOP nomination; The only way for Ron Paul to get the GOP nomination is if we become delegates. As delegates, we'll be voting to pick the GOP nominee just like the electors in the electoral college vote to pick the President; Delegates determine and decide who the GOP nominee is—it's that critical!

There hasn't been a brokered convention for more than 60 years! This means that with no clear frontrunner, the GOP nomination is up for grabs by ANYONE! So your delegate vote will count that much more; In other words, Ron Paul can secure the GOP nomination with your vote!

You typically start at your precinct (district) convention as a delegate and work your way up to state, and finally, the RNC; But it may even be as easy as calling your Secretary of State Elections Division, signing some forms and getting signatures! Ron Paul supporters will walk through rain, snow, ice, fire, hazardous waste for this revolution so performing the aforementioned will be a cakewalk.

The GOP nomination will ultimately be decided at the Republican National Convention which will take place in St. Paul, Minnesota. September 1-4, 2008.

Please watch the video below and peruse the instructions on how to become a delegate for Ron Paul. Afterwards, get together with your family, friends, local Meetup groups (ronpaul.meetup.com) to discuss and organize how to flood your conventions with Ron Paul delegates.

"We Only Have One Shot At This!" - Debbie Hopper, RPCC Assistant Campaign Manager

If we don't become delegates, then Ron Paul will not get the GOP nomination. If Ron Paul doesn't get the GOP nomination, then the Ron Paul Revolution is OVER. Don't let this happen: Become a Delegate!

How Do I Become a Delegate? by Anson Chi Last Update: 12/11/07

NOTE: Please do not inundate Jeff Greenspan with emails or phone calls. Follow the steps below for details on how to become a delegate.

Step 1) Register to vote today (Register as a Republican if you live in a closed primary state such as New York.)

Step 2) Vote in your state Primary (Make sure to get your voter card stamped REPUBLICAN if possible.)

*We have time for this so just mark your state's Primary date on your calendar.

If the majority of Ron Paul supporters actually vote in the Primaries, we would most likely win; Even if only 5-10% of the public support Ron Paul like the official polls say, only about 5-10% of the population vote in the Republican Primary! That's why it's critical that we have to work hard right now. Just a few people could make or break this election!

Step 3) It all starts at your precinct so peruse your state's delegate process to the RNC (Republican National Convention)

Carefully read all the information at this link!

How to become a delegate in your state:
http://www3.webng.com/ronpaul/delegatestates.html

Step 4 (Complete Step 3 First) The 2008 Primary Process

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions for Becoming a Delegate

It's critical that we become delegates or all our hard work will be in vain.

Become a delegate and we'll get to hear Dr. Ron Paul giving his Inaugural Address in 2009.

Posted by Paul Bear (www.RonPaulite.com)

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