Idaho Governor Candidate Rammell Will Not Apologize

It all began at a local republican barbecue event. Dr. Rex Rammell, a candidate for Idaho’s governor run in 2010, was addressing the crowd. Reports are and Rammell admits that when the subject of wolf hunting, an emotional topic to say the least, came up, someone in the crowd made a comment to do with “Obama tags”. (For those who might not know, at that time Idaho was selling wolf tags, a permit to allow for the taking of a wolf in a controversial wolf hunt taking place as I write.)

Dr. Rammell expressed he wasn’t clear on exactly his response to that comment but conceded it went something like: “Obama tags? We’ll buy some of those.” Outrage from some ensued with many asking for Rammell to apologize. At a press conference yesterday, he refused. Read more

Rammell Clarifies Comment About “Obama Tags”

This isn’t what you might think it is!

Political correctness, just another form of censorship, is sinking this nation. Here’s an example but one that has a bit of an unusual twist to it.

Dr. Rex Rammell, an announced candidate for Idaho’s governor in 2010, was addressing a gathering of Republicans in Twin Falls on August 27. During the address, Rammell brought up the subject of the recent selling of wolf tags for a planned wolf hunt should it not be stopped by emergency court injunction. Read more

Dr. Rammell Addresses Crowd At Freedom 21 Conference

August 13, 2009, Dr. Rex Rammell received a standing ovation after delivering a state’s right speech at the Freedom 21 Conference in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dr. Rammell, along with gubernatorial candidate Randy Bordgen, a state senator from Oklahoma, spoke to an enthusiastic crowd during the opening reception. Presenting the keynote address was Chuck Baldwin, the 2008 Constitution Party presidential candidate.

The 10th annual conference brought Americans from all across the United States to listen to presentations and speeches on “The Growing American Tyranny and how to stop it.”

For more information about the conference please go to: www.freedom21.org

Idaho Governor Hopeful, Dr. Rex Rammell, Releases New Book

Rex Rammell is pleased to announce the release of his new book “A Nation Divided: The War for America’s Soul.”

His book has been a 3-year project and is being released free to anyone who would like an e-copy. An e-copy can be found on his website at www.voteRammell.com. Hard copies can be ordered also on his website for a nominal charge.

Dr. Rammell did not write the book in hopes of becoming a rich and famous author, but rather as a service to the people to help them understand the Constitution and the “Proper Role of Government” as originally explained by Ezra Taft Benson. Read more

Rammell Gearing Up For Governor’s Race. Needs Your Help

I am pleased to inform you the campaign is off and running with exactly one year until the Primary. Thank you for the many kinds words of encouragement and support. New people are joining the cause on a daily basis wondering how they can help. Idaho is truly ready for a real conservative to govern her through the difficult times that lie ahead.

It is humbling to contemplate having this great honor to serve the people of Idaho. However, I can assure you that I have been tested and prepared to assume this responsibility. Over the last decade, I have personally experienced the heavy hand of government in my life. It has given me a perspective on the proper role of government that few have.

I have been part of the law making process since 1997. Several key laws and rules have been directly influenced by my actions. In addition to having intense dealings with two of Idaho’s Departments, I have also gained valuable experience in the judicial system. My most recent experience was a Supreme Court case involving the ability to challenge the reasonableness of administrative rules. This case alone could make a very big difference in our lives.

In addition to my experience with the three branches, I have been driven by an unquenchable thirst to learn the correct principles of government. I have spent countless hours studying and learning from conservative authors the application of these principles

I am pleased to announce that my book “A Nation Divided: The War for America’s Soul” has been completed. It has several key constitutional sections that I am sure will help people understand our situation and how to fix it. I am excited to release it.

So for those of you anxious to help, here is my first request. Help me raise enough money to get 250 copies of the book published ($1500), print 20,000 pledge cards to spread across Idaho ($1,200) and do a direct mail piece to 30,000 + members of the Republican party ($10,000) requesting more help.

I am very aware that your finances may look like mine; not very good. I spent $75,000 of my own money in the U.S. Senate race and have very little left to give. However, we can not let that stop us. I will give this campaign everything I have and all I ask is for you to give a little of your time and a little of your money to help me. I need your help, if I am going to win this election. A contribution of any size will be put to good use as we work together to put Idaho and America back on the right track.

Please go to www.voteRammell.com for instructions on how to contribute.

Together, for all of us;

Rex Rammell

Rammell Awaits Ruling Of Idaho Supreme Court

AP Story on Rammell’s Supreme Court Case Inaccurate; Nothing to do with the Elk Escape, not prompted by fence violations

May 13, 2009, a road I have been on for a decade came to an end with my appearance in the Supreme Court of Idaho, while another road, my quest to become Idaho’s 33rd Governor, began.

When I decided to become an elk rancher in 1994, I had no idea of the political ramifications of my decision. However, it quickly became apparent that “freedom to pursue your dreams” came with the contingency “as long as it is politically correct.”

Private elk ranching opened my eyes to the tyranny in government. Administrative agencies rule with an iron hand. They make the rules, they enforce rules, and they judge the rules. They are judge, jury, and executioner. And if you disagree, they will crush you.

I once testified before the legislature about what I felt was unreasonable rules. I said, “If you don’t want us in business, please pass a law that makes it illegal. However, if elk ranching is legal, then please, do not put us out of business with unreasonable regulations.” My plea fell on deaf ears. I had no choice, but to protest.

In 2003, during a Dept. of Ag inspection to verify my inventory, a $3,000 bull elk had one of his antlers torn off. One antler bulls aren’t worth much, so he was destroyed. I sought redress and was denied. The next year when they came out to inventory the herd [only done on elk ranches], I denied them access. They obtained a search warrant, worked the herd, hurt several, then searched my home and confiscated my records. After the search and seizure they wrote up the charges. I was charged with nine counts of violations. $5,000 for each of the following: not gathering and restraining my elk for the inspection, not filling out an intrastate movement form, failure to tag my calves by the end of the year, failure to account for missing tag numbers [the head count was correct], failure to pay annual $5 per head registration fee [only required on elk ranches], and $1,000 each for the following: a post without staples, a pole knock off on one end, two posts wider than 24 feet, and a narrow gap in a gate a calf might squeeze through.

They held a kangaroo court hearing where I was only allowed to talk about the fence violations. They fined me $29,000 and added another $29,000 for attorney fees. I appealed. We won’t know for several months the ruling of the Supreme Court. However, regardless of the decision whether or not to retry the case and let me present evidence as to why the rules were unreasonable, I am proud of the stand I made.

Rex Rammell

208…

367 Talon Dr.

Rexburg, Idaho 83440

Rammell Makes Official His Intention To Run For Idaho Governor

It’s official. Dr. Rex Rammell in a prepared announcement on May 13, 2009 declared himself a candidate for the seat of governor of the state of Idaho. Following his announcement, Rammell conducted interviews at KBOI radio in Boise and Channel 6 TV in Pocatello.

Rammell appears to be taking to the campaign trail in a serious way at an early stage of a campaign that will culminate in November of 2010 on election day. Saturday the 16th Dr. Rammell rode a horse in a parade in Nampa, wearing red, white and blue chaps that read, “Elect Rammell Governor”. Read more

Rammell Idahos 33rd Governor

My single goal for running for office is to gain a position that will do the greatest amount of good for the people of Idaho. Recent events in Idaho politics have persuaded me to run for the office of Governor.

My platform will continue to support the time tested Republican principles of lower taxes, less spending, and more freedom from government regulations. The government of the State of Idaho will no longer be overlords of the people if I am your governor, but will fulfill their proper role as true servants. We will sweep clean the tyrants and the power mongers and have a new day of accountability.

Specifically, in the first days of my administration, we will organize a task force to remove all illegal aliens from our state borders. In cooperation with the county Sheriffs and Immigration and Customs Enforcement, we will remove the social welfare burden illegals have placed on our state and its people. In addition to removing the illegals, we will make English the official language of Idaho.

We will cancel our agreement with the federal government to continue the ineffective federal education mandate “No Child Left Behind”. Education of our citizens is the responsibility of the parents and the state.

To stimulate our economy and increase revenue for Idaho and her people I will advocate to the legislature that we lower the tax rates across the board. Free market capitalism works best when it is free and unfettered from the bondage of high taxes. Low taxes will bring new businesses to Idaho, which will provide more jobs. Idaho’s taxes have been too high for too long. It is time we get this right.

As Governor, I will use every legal means to remove the wolves. It is not in the best interest of our native wildlife, the true gems of Idaho, to maintain any number of the most effective killing machine God ever created. They must be sacrificed to make Idaho’s big game herds the envy of the world. Under my leadership the mountains of Idaho will be full of native wildlife.

And last but not least, we will give the federal government a Tenth Amendment states’ rights stand, the likes of which they have never encountered. It is time the United States Constitution is enforced to limit the power from Washington D.C. Idaho will lead the way to force the federal government to comply with the United States Constitution. Their usurpation of our states’ rights will be stopped, so help me God.

It is a critical time in Idaho’s history. Our challenges have never been greater. It is time for a true conservative to be the Governor of Idaho.

Rex Rammell 208-716-2053