Gordon Fred Bailey, March 8, 1938 (Houston, Tex.) -
VP candidate for Madisonian-Federalist Party (2008, 2012)
Running mate with nominee: Thaddaus Hill (b. 1959)
Popular vote (2008): 214 (0.00%)
Popular vote (2012): 102 (0.00%)
Electoral vote (2008, 2012): 0/538
The campaigns (2008, 2012):
Thaddaus Hill, a political science professor at Blinn College in Texas, and his running-mate Gordon F. Bailey of Arkansas, ran as a ticket under the Madisonian-Federalist Party banner in 2008 and 2012 as registered write-in candidates in Texas in both elections.
Here is the introduction to their 2008 campaign webpage--
The Madisonian-Federalist Party is a strict construction, letter of the law political organization that believes in equal rights, not special rights, for all individuals.
A vote for a Madisonian-Federalist candidate is a vote for freedom and the truth.
Strict Construction
Strict construction refers to the interpretation of a text simply as it is written.
When applied to the US Constitution this means emphasizing restraint and fidelity to the original meaning.
"It means what it says, and it says what it means."
-- TH
Whereas James Madison was a Federalist, those who generally pushed for a large national government, he was a strict constructionist in his interpretation of the document; thus finding favor with the Anti-Federalists who stressed a less intrusive government and one that would adhere to the precise rule of law as it is written.
Article I, Sec 8 of the US Constitution clearly lays out the powers reserved to the congress; all else belongs to the states... There is no discussion here!
It is clear and concise!
It is important to remember that the US Constitution limits the government not the people...
In 2008 the ticket placed 5th out of the seven registered write-ins and 8th out of ten overall finishing with 0.00% of the Texas vote.
In 2012 the ticket placed 6th out of the seven registered write-ins and 10th out of eleven overall finishing with 0.00% of the Texas vote.
Election history: none.
Other occupations: US Army, welder, machinist.
Notes:
Spent his career in Texas, retired to Arkansas in 1994.
