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DontGo (also commonly spelled in numerous other ways such as Don't Go or Don'tGO) is a free market political activist group founded by American conservatives Patrick Ruffini, who had previously created thenextright.com, and Eric Odom, an internet marketer living in Chicago, Illinois.[1][2]

History

The group started during the August 2008 oil drilling debate in the House of Representatives, their members who 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]

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."[4] Atlantic Monthly has referred to the group as a "tech savvy" "online rapid response team".[3]

Projects

The group is instrumental in co-coordinating the 2009 Tea Party Protests. It claims to have worked with 700 separate demonstrations. Odom, a libertarian and Bob Barr supporter, 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."[5]

References

  1. ^ a b The Tea Party Coalition Show. Pajamas TV. Accessed April 14, 2009.
  2. ^ a b Conservative online activists launch '#dont Go' Web site. By Martina Stewart. CNN.com Published August 5, 2008.
  3. ^ a b c d The Tea Party Movement: Who's In Charge? By Chris Good. Atlantic Monthly. Posted April 13, 2009.
  4. ^ Objective. dontgomovement.com Accessed April 14, 2009.
  5. ^ GOP Chairman Michael Steele Denies Tea Party Claim. By Paul Bedard. US News and World Report. Published April 4, 2009.

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