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The first ever Convention of States simulation is taking place in Colonial Williamsburg from now until September 23rd. Legislators from around the country are convening for the event, a project founded by Citizens for Self Governance. The organization exists to stop the runaway power of the federal government and seeks to keep power in the states.


“Despite this year’s election chaos, I feel optimistic about the future of our nation. Why? Because a massive group of dedicated Americans — citizens and state legislators alike — are taking the bold action the Founders intended us to take at a time such as this,” said Mark Meckler, President of Convention of States Action.

The COS website states that they have two main goals for the event:

1. We want to call a convention for a particular subject rather than a particular amendment. Instead of calling a convention for a balanced budget amendment (though we are entirely supportive of such an amendment), we want to call a convention for the following purpose: Limiting the power and jurisdiction of the federal government. 2. We believe the grassroots is the key to calling a successful convention. We would like to build a political operation in a minimum of 40 states, getting 100 people to volunteer in at least 75% of the state legislative districts. Only through the support of the American people will this project have a chance to succeed.


Lucky for NR readers, we will be on the scene with video on Facebook Live tomorrow afternoon at 1:30pmET! Be sure to tune into our Facebook page then to see live commentary and interviews with attendees including people like Sen. Tom Coburn and more.