At the Greens National Convention in Chicago, which is convenient for them, but nonetheless appreciated.
Unfiltered: Green Party Press Conference - Chicago Public Radio
The 2006 Green Party candidate for Illinois governor, Rich Whitney, hosts a press conference with other Greens to talk about its plans for the convention along with the challenges facing the party.
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Day Two of the Green Party National Convention
The big event for today isn’t until this evening when the party’s presidential candidates hold a forum.
July 11, 2008 | Filed Under
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Leave a Comment Green Candidate Could Repeat Campaign for Gov - Chicago Public Radio (audio there too)
WHITNEY: One of the things I’m gonna do is let people know, I am preparing for a run in 2010. Whether I officially enter the race will have to be decided later.
Last night, Whitney hosted a fundraiser for his campaign with fellow Greens who are in Chicago for the party’s national convention.
That’s exactly what he should be saying and doing if he’s “planning to run unless something unforeseen happens in the meantime”.
And from The Tribune’s Swamp we learn the Green Party is having the same problem paying for their national convention that the Democratic Party is having, although Rick Pearson doesn’t mention that in his article. Probably not one of his favorite assignments.
Green Party: Red ink in Chicago bash - The Swamp
What is it with political reporters in Illinois being more cynical about “other” candidates than they are about the establishment candidates that are obviously dysfunctional in Illinois, to say the least? Oh yeah, “other” candidates start out crippled by election laws that make them appear even less credible than they usually are, nevermind.
Rich Whitney is helping change that cynicism it appears from his actions. He’s not even running in 2008 and he’s getting more press than most of the “other” Illinois candidates.
July 11, 2008 | Filed Under
Ballot Access,
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1 Comment Whitney gets his snark on - Daily Herald
Green Party to hold convention, nominate presidential candidate - Chicago Sun-Times
Greens To Nominate President in Chicago - Chicago Public Radio
July 10, 2008 | Filed Under
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Leave a Comment Halvorson seeks veterans hospital - Herald News
Democrat Debbie Halvorson and Green Party newcomer Jason Wallace seek to replace Rep. Jerry Weller as representative for the 11th Congressional District.
July 5, 2008 | Filed Under
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Leave a Comment Baldwin officially an option for Illinois voters - Third Party Watch
Third Party Watch another good source for Other news.
The following is a press release from the Constitution Party:
Presidential candidate Chuck Baldwin, a Pensacola, Florida minister, talk show host , author and political columnist, along with running mate Tennessee attorney Darrell Castle are expected to be on the ballot in many states garnering enough electoral votes to upset the election resulting in a win.
Third Party Ballot Access Assured In Illinois
“We’re seeing voters demanding more options. Being told they can only vote for the Republican or Democrat in this race is like telling consumers they can only order Pepsi, not Coke. The two dominant parties have morphed into one and this is beginning to chafe the electorate”, Clymer added, noting: “Chuck Baldwin is on course to shake up the political status quo in November. While voters are seeing that Obama and McCain are virtually indistinguishable on the issues, they’re catching onto Baldwin in a big way”.
Constitution Party Presidential Candidate Chuck Baldwin Officially An Option For Voters
“Illinois has just been added to a growing roster of states in which voters will get to make a real choice this November,” noted Constitution Party National Chairman Jim Clymer.
Grand Rapids, MI (July 1, 2008) The Constitution Party, the largest and fastest- growing party in the country based on voter registration (Ballot Access News) announced its latest victory in securing ballot access for its popular presidential candidate Chuck Baldwin.(www.Baldwin08.com)
Candidate likely out of race - Peoria Journal Star
Brad Carter, 35, of Peoria filed as a Constitution Party candidate for the U.S. House seat that’s being vacated by U.S. Rep. Ray LaHood, R-Peoria. However, his filing was challenged by Monday’s deadline.
Independent Political Report - Alan Augustson pens global warming comic strip
Independent Political Report front page is here, a great source for Other news.
Green Party candidate for U.S. Congress in Illinois’ 5th district, Alan Augustson, thinks that the only viable solutions to global warming involve “curbing our lifestyle.” He equates technology-based climate-change solutions with the idea of mating one’s way to virginity. We can’t consume our way out of a problem cause by consumption, reasons Augustson.
With the permission of Ryan North, Augustson has penned a dinosaur comic articulating his views on global warming. The comic strip can be viewed by clicking here.
July 1, 2008 | Filed Under
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