Dr. Alan and Mary Beth Phillips
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Monday, December 10, 2012
Posted: 7:09 AM
Last Updated: 8 hours ago
•By: Kevin Liptak, CNN
His 2012 presidential bid ended in defeat during the primaries, but that may not have been the last of candidate Newt Gingrich.
Asked Sunday on NBC's "Meet the Press" if he would run for the White House again, the former House speaker put on an enormous Cheshire cat grin and said: "I doubt that, but one never knows."
At the end of November, Gingrich told a crowd at a book signing in Florida he had "no idea" whether he would run again in 2016.
One factor: his potential Democratic rival. Gingrich said Sunday if Hillary Clinton decides to put her name in contention, Republicans face an uphill climb.
"If their competitor in '16 is going to be Hillary Clinton, supported by Bill Clinton and presumably a still relatively popular President Barack Obama, trying to win that will be truly the Super Bowl," he said. "And the Republican Party today is incapable of competing at that level."
"She is very formidable as a person. A very confident person," said Gingrich, who served as House speaker during President Bill Clinton's tenure in the White House and often sparred with the Democrat.
"She is married to the most popular Democrat in the country. They both think it would be good for her to be president. That makes it virtually impossible to stop her for the nomination, I think," he predicted.
If Republicans hope to stand up to Clinton -- or to any Democratic rival -- in 2016, they need to reflect on the reasons they lost the White House this year, Gingrich said.
"We didn't blow it because of Mitt Romney," he said. "We blew it because of a party which has refused to engage the reality of American life and refused to think through what the average American needs for a better future."
IOWA GOP CELEBRATES LIFE FEBRUARY 23, DR PHILLIPS REPORTS
Event Details
The Republican Party of Iowa is proud to announce an upcoming gathering and fundraiser dedicated to the pro-life cause.
In addition to our important tasks of promoting candidates and leading elections, the Republican Party of Iowa has made it clear that the direction of the party must also be to advance the great principles of our platform.
Coming soon the Republican Party of Iowa will unveil details on the exciting schedule of events and opportunities coming up in 2013. We are currently proud to announce Saturday, February 23 as the Iowa GOP's official event to promote life and protect the unborn.
This event will feature grassroots instruction on defending life, breakout sessions to become a more effective leader as well as several recognized pro-life speakers.
More details will be announced soon, but for now, save the date!
At the moment we are hosting a freewill donation to help us secure and promote this event. You contribution will go directly to helping the Republican Party of Iowa host this pro-life event, promote pro-life legislation and take a firm stand on the defense of the most basic human right.
AMERICA 2016, WHO WILL BE THE NEXT TRUE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE?
There have always been surprises resulting from ranking and speculating about the person who will be a future presidential nominee. One would expect most of the names mentioned, would surface from a background of prior political service, becoming nominees in 2016. Yet, in recent weeks, in fact the last several years we have focused our attention on some leaders who were not only politically incompetent, but lived unethical, devious and dishonest lives. A few examples include former senator John Edwards, South Carolina governor Mark Sanford, senator Ingle, former Illinois governor Blagojevich, discredited president Bill Clinton, and many others have awakened us to the fact that prior political service is no guarantee of fidelity, honesty, morality and ultimate representation of the American people. This next election cycle I believe is witnessing an anti incumbency modality hitherto not seen in recent years. We are told there are no perfect candidates, I disagree there are many outstanding Americans.
Where should Americans search for qualified, honest, caring, moral, public servants? Obviously, the original founders looked among themselves for future servants of the people. The original fifty-five framers of our Constitution included; shippers, scientists, farmers, investors, retirees, lawyers, one minister, a college administrator, and most founders were citizens of good reputation. They were, “give me liberty or give me death” representatives of the people. Only nine of the fifty five actually worked for government compensation.
Where will Americans discover the candidate who will work as their servant, committed totally to creating jobs, reducing taxes, promoting a strong economy based on free enterprise, constitutional liberties and our form of government? Will this future nominee be faithful to both civil (presidential) and all solemn oaths (like marriage) will the candidate’s wife and children be an asset to society? Will the nominee stand rock solid against radicals, lobbyists, special interest groups, rogue nations, terrorists and ultimately commit to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States so help him God, if elected?
How will the nation decide on a true grassroots nominee who will serve for a dollar a year, in the tradition of the late John F. Kennedy? What path will lead us to this future President living and teaching traditional values, protecting small business, corporate growth, creating millions of new jobs at home? Will this person come to us through public relations imaging, political position, pseudo campaigns and photo opportunities? No, this servant will be identified while walking, working, living among the people, stating personal, national and personal constitutional convictions and listening to the advice and suggestions of the American public. His substance will be deep and committed for too often as a nation we have chosen celebrities and corrupt politicians over serious leaders.
This nominee when chosen president will give 24/7 to protect and proudly lead this great country. This selected public servant by the people will give the nation pride and vision once again, in its history, and achievements. This candidate of the people will stand boldly in the global assembly of nations and proudly extol American individualism and achievement. As president, this individual will never apologize for America or bow a knee to foreign heads of state. This public servant will serve the nation exhibiting great force of will and personal compassion while unifying citizens in a common pursuit of excellence. The candidate chosen will ultimately be identified in the schools, homes, churches, schools, neighborhoods and hearts of citizens through their election process. That is how it will happen and when it does America will have given the nation an authentic intelligent public servant to face a time of great challenges.
Dr. Alan Phillips, Sr.
Friday, May 13, 2011
Dr. Alan G Phillips, GOP Presidential Candidate 2012
MY IRREVOCABLE COMMITMENT TO THE PEOPLE OF AMERICA
To the best of my ability, should I be elected President, every waking moment of my time will be spent working as your servant:
Making our economy once again robust with the private sector creating more than enough jobs for all Americans,
Eliminating inflation, lowering prices for food, fuel, and commodities back to normal, so costs are no longer destroying the family budget,
Keeping our government living within its means, reducing government spending and debt, eliminating printing of money without backing, and stabilizing the dollar
Appointing leaders who are known for honesty, self control and integrity - America and Americans must come first,
Making certain that young Americans are able to pursue their dreams, find a job, get an education, buy a home, meet their obligations,
Making certain that seniors are living their later years in dignity free from worrying about losing their retirement,
Supporting our military, producing a stronger America, respected around the world, known as a beacon for peace and a nation where many citizens place “in God we trust” on their hearts as well as their currency,
Providing security for our families by building safe communities once again where children can walk to school, play in the park, without fear of being victimized by crime in any form, a place where criminals are incarcerated and officials paroling violent offenders are no longer tolerated,
Encouraging the business entrepreneur in pursuit of success no longer blockaded by unnecessary government regulations,
Making certain that we have become a nation, looking forward to a bright future
with pride, made great by our people, through hard work, built firmly upon the Constitution and the Bill of Rights known for protecting life,
Restoring the American dream.
In this journey, we have nothing to fear but fear itself. Together as friends and proud Americans, join with me in this effort.
Dr. Alan G. Phillips
Bloomington, IL
To the best of my ability, should I be elected President, every waking moment of my time will be spent working as your servant:
Making our economy once again robust with the private sector creating more than enough jobs for all Americans,
Eliminating inflation, lowering prices for food, fuel, and commodities back to normal, so costs are no longer destroying the family budget,
Keeping our government living within its means, reducing government spending and debt, eliminating printing of money without backing, and stabilizing the dollar
Appointing leaders who are known for honesty, self control and integrity - America and Americans must come first,
Making certain that young Americans are able to pursue their dreams, find a job, get an education, buy a home, meet their obligations,
Making certain that seniors are living their later years in dignity free from worrying about losing their retirement,
Supporting our military, producing a stronger America, respected around the world, known as a beacon for peace and a nation where many citizens place “in God we trust” on their hearts as well as their currency,
Providing security for our families by building safe communities once again where children can walk to school, play in the park, without fear of being victimized by crime in any form, a place where criminals are incarcerated and officials paroling violent offenders are no longer tolerated,
Encouraging the business entrepreneur in pursuit of success no longer blockaded by unnecessary government regulations,
Making certain that we have become a nation, looking forward to a bright future
with pride, made great by our people, through hard work, built firmly upon the Constitution and the Bill of Rights known for protecting life,
Restoring the American dream.
In this journey, we have nothing to fear but fear itself. Together as friends and proud Americans, join with me in this effort.
Dr. Alan G. Phillips
Bloomington, IL
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
PHILLIPS
You Can’t Test the Waters, Without Tasting Them, If You Run for the Presidency
We arrived in a little Iowa town on December 4, 2009. It was the first time for us, very cold, dark outside, as I and my wife in the car pulled to a gas pump, fiddled with my wallet and finally found a credit card. A longtime friend and his wife had provided lodging for the night at one of the local motels. Though hungry and tired from a long drive we were at last “testing the waters.”
After a sleepless night my wife and I meet our friend who took us to a local coffee shop. We met a neighbor of theirs, who had just lost his wife unexpectedly. Our friend bought coffee and breakfast for us we were delighted and no longer hungry. Afterward we were taken to the back of the coffee shop where several friends awaited, drinking coffee and talking politics. As my wife and I refilled our cups, they asked questions about issues, important to them and their families. At the end of the morning, one from their group suggested I consider running in the Iowa GOP Presidential Caucuses, a chance to “test the waters.”
Weeks later we visited several hog farms in a rural area of southeast Iowa. The husband, wife and children all work long days, we also met their newest grandson, a delightful little boy. We quickly recognized that these folks were salt of the earth Americans who love their country, church, family and believe in hard work. We visited the farms, feeder pigs, sows, piglets, all in the several hours we were “testing the waters.”
In August of 2010, we left Illinois at 2:00 am in the morning to join other candidates working and serving others at the Iowa Pork Tent. We arrived at 7:00 a.m. it continued raining, yet we helped prepare the pork for hungry Iowa State Fair goers. We remained the entire day and met several thousand Iowans, nice folks with hearty appetites, real friendly people, we had been “testing the waters.” We were told that a national candidate would be serving with us that day, apparently the heavy rain prevented his attendance.
Our travel back to Illinois from the state fair kept us in rain the entire drive. Our car seemed on the verge of losing a bad fan belt. We made it home and scheduled the car for a new belt. Later that day our mechanic gave us the news “it was not the fan belt, simply the front wheel about to come apart from the axle,” yet we were happy still “testing the waters.”
We often arrive home at the end of a weekend. My weekdays begin at 4:00 a.m. with work on posts, articles, emails, newsletters, phone calls, volunteer recruitment videos, brochures, on a severely limited budget. We are not wealthy our credit cards remind me of young Barack O' Bama presenting his card in LA to rent a car for a party meeting only to be told it had been rejected. He returned home not being able to meet his financial requirements that day, no one remembers that now. That often happens when you “test the waters.”
Recently my son called to tell me about a person coming to him “in confidence” to tell him about the laughter he helped inspire at a local shop at my expense, “President of what? You must be kidding?” said my friends, this happens often to candidates. When you include distant family, classmates and friends that question my wife by asking “Is he well?” you conclude it’s part of “testing the waters.”
Recently, my wife and I drove to Iowa’s capital Des Moines to meet with several people including a kind and empathetic reporter. Reporters sadly are not often characterized as compassionate but this lady is that in every sense. We could not tell her that day of my wife’s being sick and the challenge of her smiling and conversing after she had been up the previous night many times, it’s all a part of “testing the waters.”
I am often asked, “have your served in the Congress, as a Governor, do you have a lot of money?” The answer on my part has to be an affirmative “no.” Often I am reminded of potential candidates who are wealthy receive publicity and are better known. Any potential nominee knows he/she must also “taste as well as test the waters,” even if the waters are bitter.
My wife and I love this country, our three children, their spouses, and five grandchildren, two pups and one bird, all part of the family. In the final analysis it doesn’t matter that we aren’t wealthy, once helped conduct a presidential campaign for a Governor, have written in most of the nation’s major papers, the waters still must be tested and tasted. America is our home. I still believe in the power of the American dream and want to see all in this nation experience it. We are honored to be able to test and taste the waters. As of January 30, 2011, I became a Republican candidate for President, even though I am not one of the better known potential contenders, few love America more.
Dr, Alan G. Phillips
Bloomington, IL 61705
PAC Registration filed with the Federal Election Commission, January 2011
We arrived in a little Iowa town on December 4, 2009. It was the first time for us, very cold, dark outside, as I and my wife in the car pulled to a gas pump, fiddled with my wallet and finally found a credit card. A longtime friend and his wife had provided lodging for the night at one of the local motels. Though hungry and tired from a long drive we were at last “testing the waters.”
After a sleepless night my wife and I meet our friend who took us to a local coffee shop. We met a neighbor of theirs, who had just lost his wife unexpectedly. Our friend bought coffee and breakfast for us we were delighted and no longer hungry. Afterward we were taken to the back of the coffee shop where several friends awaited, drinking coffee and talking politics. As my wife and I refilled our cups, they asked questions about issues, important to them and their families. At the end of the morning, one from their group suggested I consider running in the Iowa GOP Presidential Caucuses, a chance to “test the waters.”
Weeks later we visited several hog farms in a rural area of southeast Iowa. The husband, wife and children all work long days, we also met their newest grandson, a delightful little boy. We quickly recognized that these folks were salt of the earth Americans who love their country, church, family and believe in hard work. We visited the farms, feeder pigs, sows, piglets, all in the several hours we were “testing the waters.”
In August of 2010, we left Illinois at 2:00 am in the morning to join other candidates working and serving others at the Iowa Pork Tent. We arrived at 7:00 a.m. it continued raining, yet we helped prepare the pork for hungry Iowa State Fair goers. We remained the entire day and met several thousand Iowans, nice folks with hearty appetites, real friendly people, we had been “testing the waters.” We were told that a national candidate would be serving with us that day, apparently the heavy rain prevented his attendance.
Our travel back to Illinois from the state fair kept us in rain the entire drive. Our car seemed on the verge of losing a bad fan belt. We made it home and scheduled the car for a new belt. Later that day our mechanic gave us the news “it was not the fan belt, simply the front wheel about to come apart from the axle,” yet we were happy still “testing the waters.”
We often arrive home at the end of a weekend. My weekdays begin at 4:00 a.m. with work on posts, articles, emails, newsletters, phone calls, volunteer recruitment videos, brochures, on a severely limited budget. We are not wealthy our credit cards remind me of young Barack O' Bama presenting his card in LA to rent a car for a party meeting only to be told it had been rejected. He returned home not being able to meet his financial requirements that day, no one remembers that now. That often happens when you “test the waters.”
Recently my son called to tell me about a person coming to him “in confidence” to tell him about the laughter he helped inspire at a local shop at my expense, “President of what? You must be kidding?” said my friends, this happens often to candidates. When you include distant family, classmates and friends that question my wife by asking “Is he well?” you conclude it’s part of “testing the waters.”
Recently, my wife and I drove to Iowa’s capital Des Moines to meet with several people including a kind and empathetic reporter. Reporters sadly are not often characterized as compassionate but this lady is that in every sense. We could not tell her that day of my wife’s being sick and the challenge of her smiling and conversing after she had been up the previous night many times, it’s all a part of “testing the waters.”
I am often asked, “have your served in the Congress, as a Governor, do you have a lot of money?” The answer on my part has to be an affirmative “no.” Often I am reminded of potential candidates who are wealthy receive publicity and are better known. Any potential nominee knows he/she must also “taste as well as test the waters,” even if the waters are bitter.
My wife and I love this country, our three children, their spouses, and five grandchildren, two pups and one bird, all part of the family. In the final analysis it doesn’t matter that we aren’t wealthy, once helped conduct a presidential campaign for a Governor, have written in most of the nation’s major papers, the waters still must be tested and tasted. America is our home. I still believe in the power of the American dream and want to see all in this nation experience it. We are honored to be able to test and taste the waters. As of January 30, 2011, I became a Republican candidate for President, even though I am not one of the better known potential contenders, few love America more.
Dr, Alan G. Phillips
Bloomington, IL 61705
PAC Registration filed with the Federal Election Commission, January 2011
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