The national drive to encourage states to hold a convention to pass constitutional amendments to shut down Washington’s overreach and President Obama’s executive actions picked up the support of another leading conservative Tuesday, retired Sen. Tom Coburn.
The Oklahoma Republican said he will be a senior adviser to the Convention of States Project, based in Purcellville, Va.
“Our national soul is being corrupted by Washington’s unhindered and unconstitutional overreach,” said Coburn, a champion of efforts to limit Washington.
The effort already has the backing of Sarah Palin, radio talk show host Mark Levin, and two presidential candidates, Mike Huckabee and Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal.
The group has succeeded in winning support from nearly two dozen state legislatures to join in a convention that would consider amendments under Article V of the Constitution.
Mark Meckler, co-founder of the Convention of States Project, said, “We are beyond pleased that Sen. Coburn has joined our effort, he has been a passionate leader for years in the effort to bring Washington under control and be responsive to the American people. This is confirmation that the Article V movement through our project is resonating across America and we anticipate even more success going forward with Sen. Coburn’s leadership.”
Paul Bedard, the Washington Examiner’s “Washington Secrets” columnist, can be contacted at [email protected].
