Wikinews reports than peace activist and independent congressional Cindy Sheehan has secured the endorsement of the San Francisco Green Party in her quest to unseat House Speaker Nancy Pelosi from California’s 8th district:
Sheehan answered a wide variety of questions helping to overcome a common perception that she is a one-issue candidate. Sheehan emphasized the stance for which she is famous, regarding ending the War in Iraq and dramatically reducing the amount of money spent by the Pentagon, explaining that the United States’ founders intended for us to have militia, not a multi-trillion dollar military used for “corporate imperialism.”
She also demonstrated a knowledge in a variety of topics that are important to party members, underscoring a commitment to the Green Party’s “10 Key Values,” while acknowledging that her campaign’s platform on indigenous rights is still being developed.
The article also notes that Sheehan has the endorsement of the local chapter of the Peace and Freedom Party. Regarding the upcoming presidential race, Sheehan is undecided:
Sheehan is receiving support from independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader and expected Green Party candidate Cynthia McKinney. When asked whom she would endorse for president, Sheehan replied, “It’s a tossup between Ralph and Cynthia.”