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The group started during the August 2008 [[United States offshore drilling debate|offshore oil drilling debate]] in the [[United States House|House of Representatives]], their members strongly favored further drilling and supported the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] revolt on the issue. Founders Odom and Ruffini intended for their website to work as a [[wikt:clearing house|clearinghouse]] of information for the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republicans]].<ref name=cnn>[http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/05/conservative-online-activists-launch-dont-go-web-site/ Conservative online activists launch '#dont Go' Web site]. By Martina Stewart. [[CNN.com]] Published August 5, 2008.</ref><ref name=who/> The name came from conservatives who had asked the [[United States House|House]] not to shut down for their annual summer break in 2008.<ref name=TV/> Critics of the group accused it of taking contributions from [[Big Oil|oil companies]]. Eric Odom strongly disputes the charges, saying that he's "still waiting on those magical checks".<ref>[http://www.dontgomovement.com/blog/2009/04/10/is-the-tea-party-tied-to-the-gop/ Is the Tea Party tied to the GOP?] By Eric Odom. [http://www.dontgomovement.com/blog/ DontGo Blog]. Posted April 10, 2009.</ref> |
The group started during the August 2008 [[United States offshore drilling debate|offshore oil drilling debate]] in the [[United States House|House of Representatives]], their members strongly favored further drilling and supported the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] revolt on the issue. Founders Odom and Ruffini intended for their website to work as a [[wikt:clearing house|clearinghouse]] of information for the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republicans]].<ref name=cnn>[http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/05/conservative-online-activists-launch-dont-go-web-site/ Conservative online activists launch '#dont Go' Web site]. By Martina Stewart. [[CNN.com]] Published August 5, 2008.</ref><ref name=who/> The name came from conservatives who had asked the [[United States House|House]] not to shut down for their annual summer break in 2008.<ref name=TV/> Critics of the group accused it of taking contributions from [[Big Oil|oil companies]]. Eric Odom strongly disputes the charges, saying that he's "still waiting on those magical checks".<ref>[http://www.dontgomovement.com/blog/2009/04/10/is-the-tea-party-tied-to-the-gop/ Is the Tea Party tied to the GOP?] By Eric Odom. [http://www.dontgomovement.com/blog/ DontGo Blog]. Posted April 10, 2009.</ref> |
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Eric Odom has stated that "Our agenda is to declare war on incumbency and long term power.<ref name=who/> The group's mission statement on its website labels it "for anyone who supports free markets, low-taxes, low-regulation and personal freedoms."<ref name=ob>[http://www.dontgomovement.com/objective/ Objective]. [http://www.dontgomovement.com/ dontgomovement.com] Accessed April 14, 2009.</ref> Three national conservative groups, DontGo, [[FreedomWorks]], and [[Americans for Prosperity]] led the tea party movement in April, 2009, according to ''[[The Atlantic]]'' magazine, which referred to |
Eric Odom has stated that "Our agenda is to declare war on incumbency and long term power.<ref name=who/> The group's mission statement on its website labels it "for anyone who supports free markets, low-taxes, low-regulation and personal freedoms."<ref name=ob>[http://www.dontgomovement.com/objective/ Objective]. [http://www.dontgomovement.com/ dontgomovement.com] Accessed April 14, 2009.</ref> Three national conservative groups, DontGo, [[FreedomWorks]], and [[Americans for Prosperity]] led the tea party movement in April, 2009, according to ''[[The Atlantic]]'' magazine, which referred to DontGo as a "tech savvy" "online rapid response team".<ref name=who/> |
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Revision as of 23:07, 4 April 2015
DontGo (also commonly spelled in numerous other ways such as Don't Go, DontGO, and Don'tGO) is a free market political activist non-profit group founded by American conservative Patrick Ruffini, who had previously created the blog The Next Right, and libertarian Eric Odom, an internet marketer living in Chicago, Illinois.[1][2]
History
The group started during the August 2008 offshore oil drilling debate in the House of Representatives, their members strongly favored further drilling and supported the Republican revolt on the issue. Founders Odom and Ruffini intended for their website to work as a clearinghouse of information for the Republicans.[2][3] The name came from conservatives who had asked the House not to shut down for their annual summer break in 2008.[1] Critics of the group accused it of taking contributions from oil companies. Eric Odom strongly disputes the charges, saying that he's "still waiting on those magical checks".[4]
Eric Odom has stated that "Our agenda is to declare war on incumbency and long term power.[3] The group's mission statement on its website labels it "for anyone who supports free markets, low-taxes, low-regulation and personal freedoms."[5] Three national conservative groups, DontGo, FreedomWorks, and Americans for Prosperity led the tea party movement in April, 2009, according to The Atlantic magazine, which referred to DontGo as a "tech savvy" "online rapid response team".[3]
Projects
The group is instrumental in co-coordinating the Nationwide Chicago Tea Party, which led to the Tax Day Tea Party protests. It claims to have worked with 700 separate demonstrations. Odom, a Bob Barr supporter with libertarian leanings, opposes too much Republican involvement with their protests. Notably, he turned down a request from Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele to speak at the group's Chicago protest.[3] After the snub, the Republican National Committee released a statement saying that "They're just having a little fun."[6]
References
- ^ a b The Tea Party Coalition Show. Pajamas TV. Accessed April 14, 2009.
- ^ a b Conservative online activists launch '#dont Go' Web site. By Martina Stewart. CNN.com Published August 5, 2008.
- ^ a b c d The Tea Party Movement: Who's In Charge? By Chris Good. Atlantic Monthly. Posted April 13, 2009.
- ^ Is the Tea Party tied to the GOP? By Eric Odom. DontGo Blog. Posted April 10, 2009.
- ^ Objective. dontgomovement.com Accessed April 14, 2009.
- ^ GOP Chairman Michael Steele Denies Tea Party Claim. By Paul Bedard. US News and World Report. Published April 4, 2009.
