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This is flying under the radar in the chaos: A Constitution of States Convention under Article V.

If just 6 more states sign on, it’ll be a Constitutional Crisis like we’ve never seen. 1/

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#NoConventionOfStates
#DefendTheConstitution

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Today, a total of 28 states have signed on to hold a Convention of States under Article V.

A 2/3 majority (or 34 states) are required to make this happen. 2/

➡️ commoncause.org/issues/more-de…

#NoConCon
#NoConventionOfStates
Very few know a Convention of States is backed by both the Koch’s and Mercer’s powerful special interests and money.
➡️ esquire.com/news-politics/…

Well, Hillary warned us... 3/

#NoConCon
#NoConventionOfStates

In November 2017, Wisconsin voted to become the 28th state to call for an Article V Constitution of States. Again, only 6 more are needed for a Constitutional convention. 4/

#NoConCon
#NoConventionOfStates
#DefendTheConstitution

➡️ esquire.com/news-politics/…
Yesterday, the Mississippi state House overwhelmingly passed legislation for a Convention of States. It now moves to the state’s senate. If passed, only 5 more states are needed to sign on for a Constitutional Convention. 4/
#NoConCon
#NoConventionOfStates
Other states in immediate danger of passing resolutions for an Article V Convention of States:

🔺Kentucky
🔺Iowa
🔺Minnesota
🔺Maryland
🔺South Carolina
🔺Pennsylvania

Call your state legislators, show up for hearings & protest. 5/

#NoConCon
#DefendTheConstitution
States can & do rescind participation in the Article V Convention of States. Check your state & contact your State legislators. Ask them to block any attempt that will lead to a Convention of States or to rescind current applications. 7/

➡️ prwatch.org/news/2017/06/1…

#NoConCon
Nothing in the Constitution prevents a convention from setting its own agenda. This would be a disaster for American democracy. If the GOP is allowed to rewrite the Constitution, all bets are off.

🔹Call your state legislators
🔹Show up for hearings
🔹Protest

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