Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Why is your organization a for profit corporation instead of a non-profit corporation?
A. As a for profit corporation we are allowed to serve candidates as campaign consultants, something we would be restricted under FEC rules if we were a non-profit.
Q. As your company earns profits, how are those profits put to use?
A. We pay staff to help candidates and their volunteers win elections. We also reinvest the money to develop tools that will help the candidates run their campaigns.
Q. Does the founder receive a salary?
A. The founder is paid sufficient to take care of his family’s needs so he can devote his time and efforts in helping conservative candidates and promoting the conservative cause in general.
Q. How do you know that your company can help candidates win elections?
A. The founder has a track record of success. He was the online campaign director for Rep. Jason Chaffetz’s (R-UT) campaign in Utah’s third congressional district in 2008. He helped defeat a 6 term incumbent who outspent Jason’s campaign 6-1, was endorsed by all three major newspapers in the district, received the endorsement of the sitting president, and both Utah Senators. When the founder joined the campaign, Jason was polling at 4% of the vote in the district and debate sponsors refused to invite him. Five weeks later, the founder helped Jason win in the primary election, beating the incumbent by 20 points taking 60% of the vote.
Q. How many members do you have in your organization?
A. We are not a membership based organization.
Q. How long has iPoliticom been in existence?
A. In November of 2008, a month after winning the election, the founder put together his business plan to begin helping promote conservative politicians. iPoliticom was formally incorporated in December of 2009 in the State of Utah.
Q. Do you endorse or support specific candidates?
A. iPoliticom does not endorse candidates. We are however, committed to providing campaign support to conservative candidates who hire us for our services.
Q. How do you decide which candidates you will support?
A. We provide support only for conservative candidates who have been vetted and endorsed by organizations and individuals whose vetting process and opinions we trust. We do not support RINOs or Progressives, and will only support candidates who can prove to us that they are fiscally responsible.
Q. Who is your founder and who are your directors?
A. Founder and Chairman of the Board – Monte Bateman, Mapleton, UT; Director – Michelle King, Logan, UT; Director – David VonGunten, Eustis, FL; Director – Mike Lamoreaux, Roy, UT; Director – Robert Palmer – Lansing, MI; Director – Brannon King, Logan, UT
Q. How do you generate revenue?
A. By conducting fundraising for politicians, and hiring out our services to conservative candidates.
Q. What are the requirements for becoming a member and how do I become a member?
A. We are not a membership based organization, but we are always able to find ways for you to help the conservative cause if you are able and willing.
Q. What if I want to volunteer to help your organization achieve its goals–is there a way for me to do this?
A. We welcome any and all volunteers who have a strong desire to get involved and make a difference, and we do have volunteer internship positions within our organization so you can learn how to make a difference and put that knowledge to real practical use.
Q. Are you partnered with any other groups?
A. We are not officially partnered with any groups at the present time. However there are several groups who share our ideology and goals and we work with them whenever it is appropriate and legal to do so.
