Steve McAllister
VP candidate for Independent (aka Unaffiliated) (2012)
Running mate with nominee: Paul Chehade (1965-2017)
Popular vote: 18 (0.00%)
Electoral vote: 0/538
The campaign:
Miami businessman Paul Chehade's 2012 campaign website already had a "Paul Chehade President 2016" logo on it long before Nov. 2012, which does not inspire confidence.
The Delaware native's campaign was Spanish/English bilingual, especially in his numerous video presentations.
Chehade's platform was an eclectic mix. A sampling: anti-abortion -- pro animal rights -- against capital punishment -- "Crimes against people for their race, sexual orientation, religion, etc should be prosecuted as hate crimes with more punitive penalties than random crimes" -- support present gun control and ban assault weapons -- amnesty for illegal immigrants already in the country -- supports Israel -- anti legalizing marijuana -- against increasing minimum wage -- "I would stop all North Korean missile launches, by force if necessary" -- leave the issue of same-sex marriages to the states -- supports stem cell research.
Since the media pretty much ignored his presence in the 2012 campaign, I have to chiefly rely on his autobiography provided on his website for where he was coming from--
Paul Chehade
Paul Chehade was born in Wilmington, Delaware on October 26, 1965. He is a political truth and righteous seeker, successful business entrepreneur, humanitarian rights activist and ideologist, polyglot, musician, writer; was and has sophisticated his character by a plan of virtues, which he believes in and continues to practice in order to develop his uprightness which it is the foundation for his solid moral.
Such moral is based on respect for the human customs and believes, knowledge, religious tendencies (as long as those do not hurt society but do provide love, brotherhood and progress in peace and harmony) regardless of color, race and culture.
His character is based on Temperance, Discipline, Silence, Order, Resolution, Frugality, Industry, Sincerity, Justice, Moderation, Cleanliness, Tranquility, Chastity, and Humbleness.
Paul Chehade is a believer of the practical and democratic values of prudence, hard work, education, honesty, spiritual development, self-governing institutions and opposes to authoritarianism both political and religious based on scientific and tolerant values of the Enlightenment.
Paul Chehade supported the idea of basic rights and freedoms to which all humans are entitled. Human rights include civil and political rights, such as the right to life and liberty, freedom of expression, and equality before the law; and social, cultural and economic rights, including the right to participate in culture, the right to food, the right to work, and the right to education and health.
Paul Chehade is the Chairman of the Board of a diversity group of corporations since 1999, which are dedicated totally to serve the ill-timed humans, regardless of a person’s religion, race, ethnicity, or gender, as a demonstration of God’s unconditional love for all people, helping communities worldwide.
Ethical junction making choices easy.
Values & Principles
Paul Chehade was born in a Catholic family. Based on the principles expressed in the Bible, which Paul Chehade has been raised with; profound values and the riches of his Christian traditions lead him to base his desire to serve the community in neighborly love as preached by Jesus Christ..
What is required is to return to the old fashion principles on morality, ethics based on respect to all living creature.
Being ethical is not the same as doing "whatever society accepts." Being ethical is to follow the rules that respect the human right and integrity.
An entire society can become ethically corrupt. Discrimination is a good example of a morally corrupt society. A reform to our values back to basics will provide the standards to a moral and righteous behavior.
Education is an avenue. Religious principles of love are also valid. God must prevail in our schools our daily life and our families. The family is the basis of our society and the future of our children therefore of our nation. God Bless America.
Chehade registered with the FEC in Mar. 2011. Amusingly, given Chehade's emphasis on God and religion, the notary he used was named Sylvia Pagan.
On June 3, 2012, Steve McAllister was announced as Chehade's running-mate--
Dear Fellow Americans,
Today we have the great honor to inform our generous and devoted constituents, the media, independent journalists and the proper Elections Departments in each State of the Union, that after long deliberations with my campaign advisors, family and friends, I have nominated my running mate for the position of Vice President for the coming 2012 Presidential Election, Mr. Steve McAllister.
Mr. McAllister kindly accepted the nomination after consulting with his family and friends. We are so proud to have Steve on board, a patriot, a person that will work hand in hand to preserve our founding fathers' values, defend our rights for a free and democratic nation, he will work with all sectors of our country without discrimination. An entrepreneur that has dedicated a great part of his life to help others and disseminate the profound values of our Christian faith and a proud direct descendant of the Abraham Lincoln family. We are honored to have his unconditional support. Welcome to our team, Steve!
God bless America!
Sincerely,
Paul Chehade:.
Candidate for President of the United States of America 2012.
Aside from that announcement I can find no other mention of McAllister in Chehade's electioneering material. So he remains a Mystery VP. It should be noted that the last confirmed direct descendant of President Lincoln himself died in 1985.
Chehade was a registered write-in in 7 states, with 13 of his 18 reported votes coming from Maryland.
In Mar. 2013, Chehade filed with the FEC for the 2016 election.
Election history: ?
Other occupations: ?
Notes:
Chehade died July 21, 2017.
