(The following was published yesterday and the Oregon Progressive Party’s website.)
by Ralph Nader
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Costly complexity is baked into Obamacare. No health insurance system is without problems but Canadian style single-payer full Medicare for all is simple, affordable, comprehensive and universal.… Read more ...
Richard Winger reports at Ballot Access News:
… Read more ...The ballot-qualified Progressive Party of Oregon held a nominating convention on August 19, and nominated five congressional candidates, one nominee for state office, and two for partisan county office. The nominee for State Office is Walt Brown, who is running for Treasurer. Brown was also the Socialist Party’s presidential nominee in 2004.
Jeff Mapes, over at The Oregonian’s political blog, made a comprehensive post concerning the latest third party events in Oregon. This includes news of the Constitution Party and Pacific Green Party’s convention, the Progressive Party’s efforts to get on the ballot, and the Independent Party’s endorsements.
… Read more ...1. The Constitution Party of Oregon will hold a convention June 26 and expects to pick a candidate for governor.