The Plan
The Plan for 2010 Elections
We will advance our cause through proven techniques that have successfully been used by liberals—and described as The Colorado Model. It is both impressive and replicable. (Read about it here)
The Campaign to Restore Liberty will utilize key elements of The Colorado Model:
- Assemble the intellectual capital
Bring together expert practitioners for the purpose of getting the best advice of strategy and tactics.
- Research and opposition research
Assemble a team to conduct or acquire the necessary research to best meet messaging goals.
- Mobilize the grassroots
Engage natural grassroots allies to do the necessary work to maximize voter turnout.
- Confront media bias
Create a media-monitoring team that will challenge media biases in conventional reporting.
- File strategic litigation
Initiate legal action when needed to dissuade illegal opposition tactics.
- Our message is one that the American public needs to—and wants to—hear!
Create a comprehensive media strategy and thought-leadership campaign
SELECT HOUSE RACES OF INTEREST
2010 ELECTION CYCLE
AS OF MARCH 1, 2010
The following 55 U.S. House of Representatives races will be the principal focus of The American Freedom Council. 49 are described by The Cook Political Report as races which either"Lean Democratic" or "Democratic Toss Up". 6 are OPEN seats which Cook describes as"Lean"or"Likely"Republican.
(See: http://www.cookpolitical.com/node/4056)
In addition to all 55 races being deemed competitive, 32 (Bolded name) also share another common distinction in that the Congressional District voted 50% or more for Bush '04 AND McCain '08, yet have a liberal incumbent Congressman. Conservative voters within those Districts will be audience for AFC messaging. 19 (in italics) are Freshman members without the coattail of a presidential candidate on the ballot in 2010.
The 55 races are:
| AL-02 Bobby Bright |
MI-07 Mark Schauer |
OH-16 John Boccieri |
AR-01 OPEN (Berry) |
MO-04 Ike Skelton |
OH-18 Zack Space |
| AR-02 OPEN (Snyder) |
MS-01 Travis Childers |
PA-07 Sestak |
AZ-05 Harry Mitchell |
NC-08 Larry Kissell |
PA-08 Partrick Murphy |
AZ-08 Gabrielle Giffords |
ND-AL Earl Pomeroy |
PA-10 Chris Carney |
| CA-11 Jerry McNerney |
NH-01 Carol Shea-Porter |
PA-11 Paul Kanjorski |
CO-03 John Salazar |
NH-02 Hodes |
PA-12 VACANT (Murtha) |
CO-04 Betsy Markey |
NJ-03 John Adler |
SC-05 John Spratt |
FL-08 Alan Grayson |
NM-02 Harry Teague |
TN-06 OPEN (Gordon) |
FL-24 Suzanne Kosmas |
NV-03 Dina Titus |
TN-08 OPEN (Tanner) |
HI-01 Abercrombie |
NY-01 Tim Bishop |
TX-17 Chet Edwards |
IA-03 Leonard Boswell |
NY-13 Mike McMahon |
VA-02 Glenn Nye |
ID-01 Walter Minnick |
NY-19 John Hall |
VA-05 Tom Perriello |
IL-14 Bill Foster |
NY-23 Bill Owens |
VA-09 Rick Boucher |
| IN-08 OPEN (Ellsworth) |
NY-24 Michael Arcuri |
WA-03 Baird |
IN-09 Baron Hill |
NY-29 Eric Massa |
WI-08 Steve Kagen |
| KS-03 OPEN (Moore) |
OH-01 Steve Driehaus |
WV-01 Alan Mollohan |
| LA-03 OPEN (Melancon) |
OH-13 Betty Sutton |
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MD-01 Frank Kratovil |
OH-15 Mary Jo Kilroy |
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