Former Rep. Senator Lincoln Chafee announces independent bid for governor in RI
In his first run for office since losing reelection to the US Senate in 2006, former Republican Lincoln Chafee has announced that he will run for governor of Rhode... Read more.
Cindy Sheehan dubs 2010 ‘year of resistance,’ announces upcoming actions
The following was sent as an email to Cindy Sheehan supporters:
Three events over the holidays have caused me great consternation and they proved to me that I am... Read more.
Party for Socialism and Liberation candidate sole challenger to Long Beach mayor
A candidate for the Party for Socialism and Liberation in the Long Beach, California mayoral race could very well be the only challenger the incumbent mayor faces. …... Read more.
Could the Reform Party of New Jersey be revived?
From the Atlantic Highlands Herald:
“I have seen an immediate upsurge in interest in over a dozen states that have previously been unorganized,” said Collison.…... Read more.
Green Cook County, IL candidate on Chicago corruption
Tom Tresser is the Green Party’s candidate for Cook County Board President in Illinois. Cook County encompasses part of the city of Chicago. Mike Volpe... Read more.
Former Green VP candidate charged with misdemeanor in traffic case
From the Wadena Pioneer Journal:
WADENA — Two-time vice presidential candidate and Native American activist Winona LaDuke was a wanted woman this week in Wadena... Read more.
Ill. governor candidates on social issues
From the Chicago Tribune:
All but one of the seven Republican candidates call themselves “pro-life,” while the Democrats, Gov. Pat Quinn and Comptroller Dan... Read more.
State Rep. Sandy Haas: ‘Vermont Can Still Lead on Healthcare’
Vermont Progressive Party State Representative Sandy Haas posted the following at the Prog Blog:
In his December 16 St. Albans Messenger editorial, Emerson Lynn... Read more.
Green candidate Matt Reichel’s New Year’s Day message
The following was sent to supporters of Matt Reichel, a Green Party candidate for Congress in Chicago:
I would like to extend best wishes on a Happy New Year: may... Read more.
Independent Senator Bernie Sanders denied single payer, promotes clinics
Even though Vermont’s independent Senator Bernie Sanders was forced to withdraw his amendment for a national single payer system recently, he has managed to... Read more.