How to Join the America First Party

The American First Party was formed in 2002 by former members of the Reform Party who wanted to push a more conservative agenda. The party platform includes provisions for eliminating quota systems, decreasing taxes and bringing back military forces to protect the nation. If you wish to join the American First Party, there are several paths you can take.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Promote Your Political Values Through the America First Party

1. Read the literature and publications put out by the America First Party before you join. Your state organization has access to current newsletters and pamphlets published by the national party on issues like international intervention or the environment. You can also speak with fellow America First members on recommended books and biographies.
2. Sign up for the America First Party's national organization through your state chapter. Your membership in the state chapter means you are part of the larger organization. This approach eliminates unnecessary paperwork and helps speed up the process of working for the America First movement.
3. Volunteer to work with the America First Party National Committee to draw up a platform for the next four years. The party asks volunteers throughout the country to meet for a week before every presidential election to apply party values to the events of the day. Your work on the America First platform is a way to quickly advance your involvement in the movement.
4. Assist your local America First candidate in gaining access to the ballot. Candidates at the local and state level need a certain number of signatures as dictated by state election laws. You should exceed the minimum number of signatures because major parties may challenge the legitimacy of ballot access forms in court.
5. Encourage conservative independents in your community to seek the endorsement of the America First Party. The majority of independent candidates in the United States are conservatives who are disillusioned with the Republican Party. Convince these candidates that the America First endorsement will give them greater exposure and funding for their campaign.
6. Write letters to your local newspaper to promote the political ideology behind the America First Party. You should organize other America First Party members to send in letters to all newspapers in your region on a monthly basis. Focus your letters on a recent article or specific issue of interest to the community to improve the chances that they will be published.
7. Join the America First Party by downloading a information or volunteer request form from their website (see Resources below).

Tips & Warnings

• Avoid alienating friends or family who may not share your political beliefs. When you join the America First Party, your activism and concern over public affairs mean that you will probably confront opposition from someone close to you. The best approach is to lay out your beliefs, listen to the other person's ideas and try to find common ground.