Q:When did the Wisconsin affiliate of the Constitution Party begin?

A:On March 27,1993, the USTP of Wisconsin had its first State Convention and was officially registered as a political party at the Wisconsin State Elections Board. You can read more of CPoW's history under “Who We Are” in the menu.

 

Q: Why are some state party names different? A: In 1992, a coalition of independent state parties united to form the U.S. Taxpayers Party. In 1999, the U.S. Taxpayers Party changed its name to the Constitution Party. Most state parties since then have changed their names to “Constitution Party,” but the following four are unable to do so: the American Independent Party (California), the Concerned Citizens Party (Connecticut), the Independent American Party (Nevada), and the U.S. Taxpayers Party (Michigan).

Q:I don’t see any real differences between the Constitution Party and the Republican Party.  What is the difference?
A:Members of the Constitution Party fully support the original intent of the Constitution. When elected, our members will vote against any program, agency or funding that is not enumerated in the Constitution’s Article 1: Section 8, or which violates the Bill of Rights.

Q:Will I Waste My Vote?
A:In recent elections, millions of conservatives did not vote because they did not care for either of the big box candidates, so there already exists a natural constituency of principled voters who don’t care to play the “lesser of two evils” game promoted by the two dominant parties. Also, strong third parties often influence electoral outcomes by drawing crucial votes from Republican and Democratic candidates.

A person’s vote is truly wasted when he does not use it to express his actual beliefs. How can we expect to have principled leaders if we do not have a principled electorate?

A vote for the Constitution Party is a vote for the Constitution and an investment in America’s restoration.

Q: I agree with most of your positions, but wouldn't it be better to hold my nose and vote for the Republican candidate, who is at least "not as bad" as his liberal Democrat opponent?
A: We believe that this “lesser-of-two-evils” approach to voting is morally unjustified. Your vote should be based on principle, not expedience. For generations, Americans have held their noses and voted for the lesser of two evils, hoping that those they elect will vote in a principled manner, even though the electorate does not. If we compromise our own principles at the polls, we have no right to be indignant when those we elect do the same in Washington.