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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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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Leave a Comment Via No challenges to presidential petitions in Illinois - Independent Political Report
From Richard Winger’s Ballot Access News
Today was the last day for anyone in Illinois to file an objection to a petition filed by an independent candidate, or the petition of a previously unqualified or new party. No one challenged any of the four petitions turned in for president. Those petitions were for the Libertarian, Constitution and New Parties, and Ralph Nader as an independent.
Callahan picks up endorsement from Hynes - Peoria Journal Star
Other contenders for LaHood’s congressional seat are Aaron Schock of Peoria, a Republican now serving in the Illinois House of Representatives; Sheldon Schafer of Peoria, the Green Party nominee; and Bradley Carter of Peoria, the Constitution Party of Illinois nominee.