Sharron Angle Speaks At John Birch Society Sponsored Event

Over the weekend, Nevada GOP Senate Candidate Sharron Angle spoke at an event that was co-sponsored by the John Birch Society:

The first Utah United Freedom Conference was held on September 18th, at the Radisson Hotel in Salt Lake City. The national sponsors of the event were The John Birch Society, Freedom 21, and the National Center for Constitutional Studies. Additionally, there were approximately 33 local sponsors including The John Birch Society, Utah Eagle Forum, Utah Farm Bureau, and the Utah Cattleman’s Association, as well as several 9/12 groups and others. The conference event was held through the day and was attended by 375 participants. …

The concluding speaker for the morning session was Steven Pratt, who has a Masters Degree in Education and did postgraduate work at the University of California at Berkley. He is working with the Center for Constitutional Studies and worked under the late W. Cleon Skousen. Mr. Pratt  spoke on “State Sovereignty, the Original Concept.”

Throughout the afternoon there were three breakout sessions featuring 13 different classes — all of which were focused on issues concerning constitutional government and individual liberties. Booths in the hall represented several of the participating organizations. The John Birch Society, for example, was present with two booths featuring books, magazines and DVDs to help inform the participants. Attendees found a wealth of additional knowledge and tools to help with their organizations.

The evenings event concluded with Speakers Rep. Carl Wimmer (“Working to pass the Nullification Act to Obama-care in the Utah State Legislature.”) and Sharron Angle, (U.S. Senate Candidate, Nevada).

Does noboby remember that William F. Buckley Jr drummed these people out of respectable conservatism 45 years ago ?

H/T: Frum Forum

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  2. Franklin says:

    I just got a piece of junk mail from Ms. Angle asking for a campaign donation.  I live a good 2000 miles from Nevada, have never donated to a Republican, and frankly think she’s a twit.  How exactly did I get on her mailing list?