David Marc Gilder, November 8, 1967 -
VP candidate for Independent Democrat (2012)
Running mate with nominee: Dennis Jerome Knill (b. 1954)
Popular vote: 21 (0.00%)
Electoral vote: 0/538
The campaign:
Dennis Knill of Sedona, Ariz. initially filed with the FEC in June 2010 as a Republican, but switched in July 2012 and refiled in the Democratic Party. His running-mate was David Gilder, also of Sedona. So, right out of the gate the ticket had a Constitutional problem with both candidates being residents of the same state.
When national media began to take notice of the early Presidential contenders, Knill was described by the press in Jan. 2011 as "a home remodeler from Sedona, Ariz. who can't remember exactly the last time he voted." When queried on his motives for running, Knill was quoted at the time as saying, "I don't want to, but I feel that I have to because we have a bunch of idiots in Washington. They are ruining the country, and somebody has to stop it."
Knill's website, which included 4th of July animated fireworks the reader cannot disable, had this autobiography--
My Name is Dennis Knill and I am Running For President of the United States
I am not a Politician!
I am an honest Hardworking American Patriot and statesman
I am America's only and last chance candidate to be able to reform Washington and the bureaucrats
I am an average American just like you. I am also a Christian. I was born in Montana, lived in Ohio, California and now reside in Arizona. I carry a copy of my birth certificate with me, just in case you want to see it.
I went to grade school, high school and college in Cleveland, Ohio. I had average grades. I have been married, divorced, remarried and even filed for bankruptcy in my lifetime.
I have worked several businesses, owned several businesses, including Real Estate, Mortgages, Insurance, Investments, Construction, Restaurants, Law Enforcement, Moving and Sales....... and I am having just as hard of a time surviving in these times as you are.
I am Dennis Knill and I am an average American running for president of The United States.
Knill's platform does make one wonder why he chose to switch parties--
OUR MISSION
Our mission is simple. We are here to bring the United States of America back on track, the way the founding fathers intended it to be.
1. One Nation Under God !
2. Lower the income tax to 7% for everyone. 46% of the working force doesn't pay any income tax. That's not fair !!! Everyone that is working, will see an automatic pay raise.( except those that aren't paying any tax ).
Have a 7% usage tax , so we can bring down the National Debt, and a 7% corporate tax. That will bring more corporations back home !
3. A smaller government that works for the people!
4. Bring back manufacturing and productions, creating more jobs and a prosperous economy! Proudly advertising "Quality, Made in the USA!"
5.Support ALL business , big and small, so all citizens can prosper!
6. CUT all frivolous spending!
7. Pay off at least part or all of the national debt!
8. Secure Our Borders! All illegal immigrants will be sent back! They can live here, by becoming citizens, legally, the way we all did! If you are here now, and getting good grades in school or if you own a business or have a good job and or family and are productive, we will help you become a citizen of the United States. There will be NO MORE ANCHOR BABIES !!!
9. STOP the wars! Bringing our troops home!
10. Abolish Obamacare! Make affordable health care available for all citizens if they want it!
11. Reform the lending institutions! Help people to stay in their homes, we have too many vacant houses!
12. The Right to Keep and Bear Arms!
13. Live by and Uphold the Constitution!
14. Limit the terms for Congress and the Senate to 4 years each, unless voted in for a second term and then they are out!
15. Limit welfare! It is NOT a career!
16. Maintain the most powerful military on earth!
17. Keep the government out of the private sector!
Gilder's name does not anywhere on the website that I can find.
Knill was a registered write-in in 11 states with 21 reported votes. Arizona and Indiana gave him 7 each, and the rest were scattered.
Election history: ?
Other occupations: ?
Notes:
Another mystery VP
