WHEREAS every election for President of the United States presents an opportunity to choose new leadership while engaging in a vigorous debate on core national principles;

WHEREAS the opportunities presented by the 2012 presidential campaign should include strong, consistent and nationally-recognized leaders in the conservative movement; and

WHEREAS Senator Jim DeMint has proven himself willing and able to consistently stand on conservative principle, thereby establishing himself as one of the strongest national advocates for conservative principles;

THEREFORE, we the undersigned call on Senator Jim DeMint to place his name into consideration to serve as President of the United States in the 2012 election.