The American Guesser

To the members of the Modern Whig Party,

Leadership from both the Modern Whig Party Executive Committee and the 26 state chapters conducted the first national/state meeting last week. This online event attracted numerous members of the public as each chapter provided status updates and coordinated plans.

Among the many updates:

• The North Carolina Chapter is now registered with the State Board of Elections. The chapter also is working with other organizations to improve ballot access in the state.
• MWP Media, the online radio show of the Modern Whig Party, is expected to be launched in the next two weeks.
• The Oklahoma Chapter has a preliminary PAC membership of 1,900.
• A quarterly magazine for the Texas Chapter is expected to be launched in the summer.
• Hundreds of “House Parties” are being planned in homes and college campuses throughout the country to assist in petition signature gathering, party awareness and fundraising.
• Various chapters are considering potential candidates for 2009 and 2010 races.
• A national Public Relations Director will begin coordinating the party’s message this week.

In-person meetings: In addition, in-person meetings are currently being scheduled by various state chapters. We expect to release a more complete calendar of events shortly. But for now, if interested in connecting with other Modern Whig Party members within your state, please visit www.modernwhig.org/states.html and email your state chair.

State/National meetings: These online public meetings will continue to occur on the second Wednesday of every month. The meetings are run by the National Chairman, with participation from an Executive Committee representative, all state chairs or their designees, and special chapters to include Future Voters. Members of the public are afforded time to ask questions. More information to come.

Media coverage: Thanks to all who participated in our recent media campaign. Our movement was named in numerous mainstream print and broadcast media outlets throughout the country. One news editorial even reiterated the fact that “the Modern Whig Party is already recognized as the fastest-growing mainstream political movement in the country.” This success also included various NPR affiliates. Even if your media contacts did not achieve an article, please rest assured that you did succeed in informing a reporter or editor about our movement.

House parties: A coordinated state and national effort is being planned to help raise party awareness, fundraising, petition signature drives and party unity. The idea of the political “House Party” was perfected by the Obama campaign. On a designated date, everyone interested in this project will host a party. They can invite their friends, family, colleagues, etc. They of course also may invite other members. The idea is to not force our movement on people, but to use this as an excuse to have a party. For some, the Modern Whig Party will be the theme. Others will provide information on the movement to their guests. Our radio show will be broadcasting live as well.

If interested in hosting a party, please contact us at: houseparty@modernwhig.org

Thanks again to the thousands of members of the Modern Whig Party. We continue to gain traction and grow based on our common-sense, mainstream values and commitment to taking a non-antagonistic, non-fringe attitude toward the two major parties that many of us have bee apart of for much of our lives.

Best regards,

Executive Committee
The Modern Whig Party

http://www.modernwhig.org