REPORTS FROM THE 2010 ANM
07/18/2010
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Morning Session
GOALS
Manifestation of 10KV into civil society
Establish all parts of our platform
Establish economic equality in all states
Be in a position to implement public policy that reflects our platform
Establish democracy for the first time in the US
End colonialism in all its manifestations
Grow our GP so that it functions at all levels of our government and impacts our values on society
Be an effective national political party using and expressing Green values
I. CONSOLIDATION the ABOVE 8 GOALS INTO THREE/ CAME UT WITH 4 VERSIONS:
Jsulli: Grow our party; be elected; make our policies happen
MFeinstein: Build a credible party, enact policy, manifest values
JodyG: Grow our GP so that it functions at all levels of our government; Manifestation of 10KV into civil society; Be in a position to implement public policy that reflects our platform
JJacobson: Via elective office, implement laws and public policy that demonstrates our values
CONSENSUS FOR WORKING GROUP TO WORK WITH THE ABOVE TO COME WITH DRAFT RECOMMNDATION FOR THE GNC
ii. SYMTHESIZE OUR OBJECTIVES
credible party/elections
enact policy
manifest values
OBJECTIVES
Revolutionize campaign finance reform, public funding of elections
2-year plan: Elect Green candidates who will take part in a process of governing
Re-establish the Coordinated Campaign Committee
Recruit candidates: 300 in 2011 for local offices; 500 in 2012
More enticing outreach by increasing Green membership by 20% in every state
Effort to increase diversity and gender balance to reflect census data
Identifying media outlets for all candidates
– Local areas where established Green Parties can carry out
Raise money – $50,000 for each campaign committee over two years’ time, with 80% coming from larger donors
At least $5000 in 20 states before 2012, to qualify for matching funds for our presidential candidate
Figure out a formula based on turnout from last election, no. of $ per voter
Identify 1000 precincts we think we can win as Green precincts
3 Congressional Districts recruit and train, focus to win all 3 by 2012
10-year plan: Elect Green candidates who will take part in a process of governing
Re-establish the Coordinated Campaign Committee
Recruit candidates: 300 in 2011 for local offices; 500 in 2012
More enticing outreach by increasing Green membership by 20% in every state
Effort to increase diversity and gender balance to reflect census data
Identifying media outlets for all candidates
– Local areas where established Green Parties can carry out
Raise money – $50,000 for each campaign committee over two years’ time, with 80% from larger donors
At least $5000 in 20 states before 2012, to qualify for matching funds for our presidential candidate
Figure out a formula based on turnout from last election, no. of $ per voter
Identify 1000 present we think we can win as Green precincts
3 Congressional Districts recruit and train, focus to win all 3 by 2012
State and nat’l sharing of media outlets databases
90% web presence for all candidates
Increase interactivity on gp.org – expand ability to use national website for assisting candidate outreach
Emphasize local elections as building careers
Identify entry-level candidates
Effort to change the game – serious lobby for campaign finance reform, public financing; publish funding sources for candidates
Increase percentage of GLBT vote (identified community disenchanted with major parties)
Some jurisdictional have huge “entry level” races, some have small
Identify unopposed candidates or races with no candidates”lightening committee”)
Utilize sound bytes (“vote your values,” “we’re already there”) that can be used by wide range of campaigns
Work to achieve IRV or proportional representation
Research for candidates – bio, positions, oppositional research
Positional/ policy papers
Resources for vetting; closet skeleton/media advice; capability (time, ability)
Staff (paid, part-time) to track Green municipal officeholders, and publicize that to our media committee and others; 1 in each time zone
2-year “Green” campaign merchandise, knowledge and resources
WHO HAS THE POWER TO DO THIS?
Candidate who have run in the past – materials, knowledge of resources, information on quality, seasonal issues
Greens who have worked in advertising industry
Owner of a button press
GPUS Merchandise committee
Subject matter experts on various policy issues
Software ad model to make materials (green geeks)
Lists (above)
Model websites (CCC page template; Campaign Foundations dot com and other green-owns consulting firms)
Domain hosting provided by GPUS (currently in development by our webmaster)
Candidate training and candidate staff training; train the trainers
States help other states with campaign schools (had Ben done by CCC, regional campaign schools)
Attorneys who can bring electoral issue lawsuits, willing to work for Greens (National Lawyers Guild)
Volunteer recruitment and training
Interns
Resource list of campaign managers, treasurers, etc.
Sample statements/responses for questions on Green Party (what is the GP, etc)
Former candidates (FAQ’s, different items) “what every candidate should know” also on the CCC page
Increased media presence – 2 designated nat’l spokespersons
– bylaws change by 2011-2012
– funding mechanismnailing down fiscal policy
– two-year terms in odd years, starting 2013
internal election as a way to generate media
State and nat’l sharing of media outlets databases
90% web presence for all candidates
Increase interactivity on gorged – expand ability to use national website for assisting candidate outreach
Emphasize local elections as building careers
Identify entry-level candidates
Effort to change the game – serious lobby for campaign finance reform, public financings; publish funding sources for candidates
Increase percentage of GLBT vote (identified community disenchanted with major parties)
Some jurisdictional have huge “entry level” races, some have small
Identify unopposed candidates or races with no candidates”lightening committee”)
Utilize sound bytes (“vote your values,” “we’re already there”) that can be used by wide range of campaigns
Work to achieve IRV or proportional representation
Research for candidates – bio, positions, oppositional research
Positional/ policy papers
Resources for vetting; closet skeleton/media advice; capability (time, ability)
Staff (paid, part-time) to track Green municipal officeholders, and publicize that to our media committee and others; 1 in each time zone
“Green” campaign merchandise, knowledge and resources
WHO HAS THE POWER TO DO THIS?
Candidate who have run in the past – materials, knowledge of resources, information on quality, seasonal issues
Greens who have worked in advertising industry
Owner of a button press
GPUS Merchandise committee
Subject matter experts on various policy issues
Software ad model to make materials (green geeks)
Lists (above)
Model websites (CCC page template; Campaign Foundations dot com and other green-owned consulting firms)
Domain hosting provided by GPUS (currently in development by our webmaster)
Candidate training and candidate staff training; train the trainers
States help other states with campaign schools (had been done by CCC, regional campaign schools)
Attorneys who can bring electoral issue lawsuits, willing to work for Greens (National Lawyers Guild)
Volunteer recruitment and training
Interns
Resource list of campaign managers, treasurers, etc.
Sample statements/responses for questions on Green Party (what is the GP, etc)
Former candidates (FAQ’s, different items) “what every candidate should know” also on the CCC page
Amend Constitution that establishes/defines persons as human beings
Implement Green energy and transportation policies
Friendly, recognizable, relevant, interesting and enticing (outreach)
Enact electoral reforms like IRV and proportional representation
Stronger theoretical base for our politics
To elect Greens to office
Revive our dormant state parties and start state parties we we don’t have them
Painless overhaul of the GPUS national structures
College Greens in every school
10 – year plan: Have a presidential candidate in next 3 elections
Identify candidates by identifiable time line
Raise money, specifically $5000 in 20 states for matching funds per candidate
Create a communications system between GPUS and each of the candidates
Define what it is to have a viable presidential candidate in any given year – x number of states x number of ballot lines
Mentioned in X number of media outlets n a given year
All member states to set up volunteers for both ballot access effort, as well as campaigningorganize volunteers setup by state parties
Get out candidate in the presidential debates
5% of the national vote for federal n? funds
By 3rd cycle at least have number of people running who are internal to the GPUS, party developed by that time to where that is realistic
Establish a shadow cabinet each cycle to run along with the presidential candidate
Expand number of members or wider variety of expertise among relevant internal committees
Push for separation between corporation and state
Generally recognized as a political party in the U.S.
Establish ballot access in all 50 states & DC
Statehood for District of Columbia
2-year objectives
Add 100,000 Greens in states that have registration
Website on one 21st century content management system, group permissions for online publishing, accessible to all Greens
Update look and logos
Downloadable media, accessible, based on platform
RESOURCES AT NATIONAL LEVEL THAT CAN BE USED FOR LOCAL LEVEL CANDIDATES.