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The Reform Party of the USA
The Reform Party of the USA
"We, the members of the Reform Party, commit ourselves to reform our political system. Together we will work to re-establish trust in our government by electing ethical officials, dedicated to fiscal responsibility and political accountability."
Abortion & Same-Sex Marriage
Who
The Reform party takes no stance on social issues. They leave it up to the individual to form their own opinions. The Reform party states that parties only take a stand on social issues for votes and this is without actually taking action. They believe they have more important issues to focus their attention.
- Members of the Reform party tend to be ex-Democrats
- Recent candidates include: Barry Gurney & John Rhodes for US Senate
- Active state affiliates - Texas, California, New Jersey, Florida, and New York
- Approx. 42,376 registered members (2008)
Core Principle: Balance the budget
When & Where?
- Develop a detailed blueprint to balance the budget.
- Eliminate the practice of keeping some programs off-budget.
- Pass the Balanced Budget Amendment.
- Create an annual financial report in plain language so the American people will know whether or not the party is following the plan to balance the budget.
- Give the President the Line Item Veto.
- Use one accounting system throughout government.
Core principle: Promoting jobs in the US
The Reform party emerged in 1995, created by Ross Perot.
- ● Negotiate trade agreements that promote American jobs, consumer safety, environmental protection, and fair trade. Rescind and get us out of NAFTA, GATT, CAFTA and the WTO now. Tear up these trade agreements for new, fair agreements.
- ● Create a business environment that supports small business, which accounts for roughly 80 percent of jobs held by Americans today. Trade agreements, tax reform, health care reform, and other programs must reflect the needs of small business.