Feb

Georgia Bring Home The Politicians Candidate Coalition Formed

Five Candidates in Georgia’s US House Races across the state are now members of the “Georgia Bring Home The Politicians Coalition” which is the State version of the Nationwide Bring Home The Politicians Candidate Coalition (BHTPCC) that now has over 80 candidates in it’s ranks:

Larry Gause (GA4) http://www.gauseforcongress.com/
Diane Vann (GA8) http://dianevann.com/
Jeremy Jones (GA9) http://www.jonesforus.com/
Jeanne Seaver (GA12) http://seaverforcongress.com/
Michael Frisbee (GA13) http://frisbee2010.com/

The goal of the BHTPCC (also known as “eCongress” or “Decentralization”) is to enact legislation once elected to relocate US Representatives to our Local Districts, US Senators to our State Capitals, and State Representatives and Senators to our City Halls/Courthouses to securely telecommute for no less than 75% of their terms while while they are surrounded by their constituents.

On the Federal Level, Article 1, Section 4 and Article 1, Section 5, Clause 2 & 4 of the US Constitution allow for this while State Constitutions vary on how to go about implementing this plan for their own State Assemblies.

Michael Norbury, one of the main organizers says: “Political parties, lobbyists, spending, etc. have all hit a threshold and this is a way to reign in both State and Federal Government and make sure that the outrageous actions we’re all witnessing will be the last time politicians will ever have this level of power to do whatever they like against the will of their constituents.”

To help build awareness, candidate members are now displaying short :30-:40 second promos for this concept on their websites. The online videos spoof common criticisms of US Congress like approval numbers, pay raisers, and other perceived abuses on a weekly basis.

The idea has begun to garner attention on talk radio with popular host Glenn Beck having mentioning the advantages of relocating Congress back to our states on his radio program over the past few months. Fox News also did a 3 minute panel discussion on the merits of an “eCongress” during it’s New Year’s Day “Fox & Friends” program.

Of course, proponents believe this is an idea that appeals to everyone across the political spectrum. “This is an equal opportunity idea, in that it favors no political party” says Norbury.

The weekly promos and other projects are planned all the way up to election day.

Does this idea actually have a chance of becoming a reality?

“The fastest route is for the 18 States with the right of voter ballot initiatives to vote this into law with a simple majority in November. The Federal Level will take a lot of work, but there’s so much outrage right now that it stands a great chance of getting done,” according to Norbury.

For more information go to http://bringhomethepoliticians.com

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