Thomas Sowell endorses Article V, Convention of States By Thomas Sowell Via Creators - In recent years, a small but growing number of people have advocated a convention of states to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States. The reaction to the proposal has been hostile, out of all proportion to either the originality or the danger of such a convention. The political left has been especially vehement in its denunciations of what they call "messing with the Constitution." A recent proposal by Governor Greg Abbott of Texas to hold a Constitutional convention of states … [Read more...]
Jan 6, 2016
Rubio On The Convention Of States
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Over the Christmas holiday Marco Rubio endorsed the Convention of States. The following video is from the Convention of States website. Press the arrow to play. Rubio joins these other presidential candidates who have expressed support for the Convention of States: Ted Cruz - click here Rand Paul - click here Mike Huckabee - click here … [Read more...]
Dec 23, 2015
Sen. Ted Cruz Supports An Article V Convention of The States
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This is from a fairly older interview but I wanted to post it here along with our articles and videos about a Convention of States. Cruz teaches Katie Couric that an amendment can be proposed by the states. Cruz wants an amendment to the Constitution to subject Supreme Court Justices to periodic judicial-retention elections. "We are seeing a growing movement pushing for a Convention of States because people are so frustrated with what I call the Washington cartel" Ted Cruz Press the arrow to play the audio. More: Please comment, like & share … [Read more...]
Oct 6, 2014
Mark Levin & The COS Organization form Legal Advisory Group
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The following audio is from the Mark Levin Show. On October 1st Mark Levin announced on his show that the Convention of States organization formed a legal advisory group sometime in September. Mark Levin and many of our countries great Constitutional experts are members of the group. Some of the other members include: Randy Barnett Charles Cooper Robert George John Eastman Rob Natelson Mike Farris Andrew McCarthy and more We are witnessing history. There is still hope for our republic! "We have to make Article V the most understood aspect of the Constitution." Mark … [Read more...]
Mar 18, 2014
Missouri House Speaker Tim Jones joined state-level leaders calling for An Article V Convention Of The States
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By Duane Lester - Via The Missouri Torch- Today House Speaker Tim Jones joined state-level leaders to Demand Balance Now and called for support for a Balanced Budget Amendment Today House Speaker Tim Jones joined state-level leaders to Demand Balance Now and called for support for a Balanced Budget Amendment through a state-led, limited Article V Convention. This historic initiative is being led by state houses across the nation and is spearheaded nationally by the State Government Leadership Foundation’s citizen pledge. The pledge asks Americans from all walks of life to join state-level … [Read more...]
Dec 3, 2013
Idaho lawmakers aware that there is interest at the state level in amending U.S. Constitution
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Idaho lawmakers aware that there is interest at the state level in amending U.S. Constitution By Austin Hill Via Idaho Reporter -State legislators from across the country will soon be gathering in northern Virginia to discuss the possibility of amending the U.S. Constitution. Some legislators in Idaho report that they’re aware of increased discussion about such an undertaking. “I definitely heard about this idea, yes,” said Rep. Steven Harris, R-Meridian. Harris told IdahoReporter.com that he frequently receives email from constituents, many of whom reference “The Liberty Amendments,” a … [Read more...]
Sep 12, 2013
Dr. Rob Natelson Speech About The Convention of States
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Dr. Rob Natelson, esteemed Constitutional scholar and leading expert on Article V, puts the "runaway convention" objection to rest. speech from mid August of this year. For More Articles about The Convention of States and Article V, Click Here … [Read more...]
Sep 7, 2013
Is a Convention of States Politically Possible?
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By Michael Farris Via American Thinker - Mark Levin's book, The Liberty Amendments, has sparked the hope that American citizens can save the Republic by calling a Convention of States under Article V. Two classes of naysayers have arisen. First, there are those, like my dear friend Phyllis Schlafly, who argue that using the power of the states under Article V is dangerous and could result in a runaway convention. Professor Rob Natelson has decisively answered this contention here. James W. Lucas represents the second class of critic -- those who contend that it is politically impossible to … [Read more...]
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