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Stopping a Dangerous Article V Convention

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  • 8.22.2012

RNC 2012 Resolution Opposing An Article V Convention

In 2012, the Republican National Committee (RNC) Committee on Resolutions adopted a resolution against an Article V constitutional convention.

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