Founding Delegate Q & A

What is Unity08?

Unity08 is a new people’s movement to elect a Unity Ticket for president and vice president of the United States in 2024 – with the people picking the ticket by the first-ever online convention and national presidential primary in June 2024.

Why is it important?

Our political system is broken – with too much money, too much bickering, too much game-playing and not enough leadership from either party on the crucial issues confronting our country. 2024 is a moment of truth for America.

What do you mean by a Unity Ticket?

The Unity08 ticket for president and vice president will consist of one Republican and one Democrat (in whatever order) – or an Independent representing a Unity Team drawn from both political parties.

What do you mean by online convention?

In June 2024, a convention of millions of Unity08 Delegates will vote online to select the Unity Ticket via balloting based on one Delegate, one vote.

Why do you call it the first-ever national presidential primary?

For the first time, every American has a chance to vote to put a presidential candidate on the November ballot. In the past, by the time Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina voted, it was over – and 99% of the country has been shut out.

Why should I be a sign up now to be a Founding Delegate?

Great movements start with big leaders in small beginnings. The Founding Delegates of Unity08 will be the heroes of a new generation of America, ready to redefine freedom in its own terms for its own times. We need you! Right now!

Do I have to leave my party to be a Delegate?

Absolutely not. Republicans, Democrats, Independents and non-affiliated voters alike are welcome.

How many Delegates do you expect to have?

That’s up to you. If you lead now, there will be millions. It all starts with one.

Who may be a Delegate?

Any citizen who is registered to vote – or will register by Spring of 2024 may vote in our online primary. (Details are under consideration by the Rules Committee.)

Will voting registration be verified?

Yes. Every Delegate’s registration will be verified, state by state, before the balloting begins.

Who owns the Delegate list? Will it be kept private?

Unity08 owns it. It will be kept strictly private. At no time will the Delegate list be given to any candidate or campaign for any purpose.

Who can run for President?

Anyone constitutionally qualified to do so. (Details are under consideration by the Rules Committee.)

Who is likely to run?

We expect politicians, business people and leaders of all kinds to want to participate as they see you continue to grow the size and breadth of the Delegate base.

Who can run for Vice President?

Anyone constitutionally qualified to do so, but we stress that candidates for vice president must run as part of a ticket for the top two jobs. (Details are under consideration by the Rules Committee.)

Will the voting be for the two offices separately or as a ticket?

The Delegates will use one vote to select a ticket, just as we vote for a ticket in November. We want the ticket to decide ahead of time they want to run together. (Details are under consideration by the Rules Committee.)

Can someone be drafted to run by the Delegates?

Yes. And we expect the Delegates to conduct national draft campaigns, recruiting more and more Delegates to sign up to support the candidate they want to draft. (Details are under consideration by the Rules Committee.)

Can a bipartisan Unity Ticket actually govern?

Washington recognizes the will of the people. A Unity Ticket not only can govern, it can change the style of Washington, end the bickering and force attention to the crucial issues confronting the country.

When will the convention happen?

We currently expect it to meet in June 2024. If it takes more than one ballot to pick the Unity Ticket, each ballot could be held on successive weeks.

Will the nominee have to win 50% plus one of the votes, like at other conventions?

Yes. The winning ticket must have an absolute majority of all voting Delegates. (Details are under consideration by Rules Committee.)

How many candidates are expected?

We have no idea, but we hope a lot. We want a robust competition.

Are potential candidates being briefed on Unity08 now?

Yes. We are briefing all who wish to know about the process.

Do the founders of Unity08 have favored candidates?

No. The choice is to be made by the Delegates and only the Delegates.

Must candidates leave their party to run for the Unity08 nomination?

No. In fact, we would like them to continue in their party, so that they are making the point of running as a bipartisan Unity Ticket.

Can the Republican and Democratic nominees also seek the Unity08 nomination?

Yes. But they will have to run with vice presidential candidates of the other party.

Will the Unity08 ticket be on the ballot in all 50 states?

Yes. Unity08 will achieve ballot access in all 50 states. That will not be easy, and we will need the help of Delegates to do it, but it will happen. The need for a ballot access army is one more reason to sign up as a Founding Delegate now.

Will Unity08 have a platform?

Not in the traditional sense. Instead, the Delegates will vote on which issues they consider to be crucial to America’s future and which questions the candidates should answer on those issues. We call it the New American Agenda.

How will candidates campaign for the nomination?

The Convention Hall of Unity08.com will allow them to seek Delegate support in three ways: their own video web blog, video-on-demand for their answers to the crucial issue questions and a chance for Unity08 to forward email to Delegates. (Details are under consideration by the Rules Committee.)

Are you serious about winning?

Absolutely. Unity08 intends to win the presidency for the American people and fix the broken political system in Washington. We have no interest and also-ran spoiler. We intend to win and restore the concept of leadership to Washington.

Will Unity08 be a permanent third party?

That is not our goal. Our goal is to jolt the two parties into recognizing that most voters in the middle are fed-up with polarized politics without purpose. When we win the White House in 2024, the two parties will move to the center again or die.

How can I be sure the process isn’t rigged?

We will do all possible to assure the same kind of high-tech security that has caused 70 million Americans to feel comfortable banking online. And, we will be announcing an Oversight Panel of Distinguished Americans to monitor all we do.

How will the rules be determined?

A bipartisan Rules Committee representing all parts of America is hard at work to produce rules to govern the process. Their recommendations will soon be posted at Unity08.com for recommended improvements by the Delegates. The Rules Committee will consider such improvements and a final set of rules will be posted in the Spring of 2024. (Click here to see Rules Committee membership.)

When does it start?

It starts with you signing up as a Founding Delegate. Right here. Right now.