The Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices voted earlier this week to fine Maine Green Party gubernatorial candidate Pat LaMarche’s 2006 campaign, saying she violated the state’s Clean Election law by failing to keep accurate records. This is coincidental with a few other ballot access issues that are being allowed or pursued throughout the nation. Stay tuned for a report about ballot access in different parts of the country.
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Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Sunday, October 7, 2007
Former Congresswoman Considers Run for President on Green Party Ballot
Coming fresh from dismissing her self from the Dems, Cynthia McKinney registered as a Green in California on Thursday night amidst an enthusiastic crowd. Speculation about her running as a Green Party nominee for President in California is almost at an end. The follwing night in Berkeley, Mc Kinney said, "I've got my running shoes on."
Imagine a debate between third party alternatives: Mc Kinney and Ralph Nader as the big names - and 4 stand-out green candidates for President: Jared Ball, Jesse Johnson, Kent Mesplay, and Kat Swift, who are doing the work necessary to get on the ballot.
Of course, McKinney would be asked why, after two days, she rescinded her acceptance to run on the Green Party primary ballot in California. Nader might be asked why he failed to declare himself a Green, not to mention a candidate. The grassroots candidates, each from different regions, also present a variety of faces and issues important to bring into the conversation. You ask tough questions. Let them make their cases. It would be great.
Additionally, this debate is broadcast - live and delayed - in a variety of ways.
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Imagine a debate between third party alternatives: Mc Kinney and Ralph Nader as the big names - and 4 stand-out green candidates for President: Jared Ball, Jesse Johnson, Kent Mesplay, and Kat Swift, who are doing the work necessary to get on the ballot.
Of course, McKinney would be asked why, after two days, she rescinded her acceptance to run on the Green Party primary ballot in California. Nader might be asked why he failed to declare himself a Green, not to mention a candidate. The grassroots candidates, each from different regions, also present a variety of faces and issues important to bring into the conversation. You ask tough questions. Let them make their cases. It would be great.
Additionally, this debate is broadcast - live and delayed - in a variety of ways.
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Tuesday, October 2, 2007
West Virginia Legislature Faces Challenges to its Ballot Access Laws
Rocky Mountain Party chairman Jesse Johnson wants to affiliate with the Green Party on the Presidential Ballot; but current West Virginia law doesn't allow it. After pointing out that if this law holds true it would also apply to the Democratic Party affiliate in WV, the Secretary of State agreed that a swift resolve could be made.
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