Comments on: Greens Hope to Elect Up to Four State Legislators http://www.ballot-access.org/2008/10/30/greens-hope-to-elect-up-to-four-state-legislators/ Sun, 21 Mar 2010 01:14:05 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Greg http://www.ballot-access.org/2008/10/30/greens-hope-to-elect-up-to-four-state-legislators/comment-page-1/#comment-558731 Greg Sat, 01 Nov 2008 05:11:10 +0000 http://www.ballot-access.org/?p=4230#comment-558731 Small typo: the last name of Green Illinois State Rep candidate is "Marijan" (no 'e'). Small typo: the last name of Green Illinois State Rep candidate is “Marijan” (no ‘e’).

]]> By: Green Ferret http://www.ballot-access.org/2008/10/30/greens-hope-to-elect-up-to-four-state-legislators/comment-page-1/#comment-558149 Green Ferret Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:09:02 +0000 http://www.ballot-access.org/?p=4230#comment-558149 In Maine, Dan Jenkins in 119 and Michael Hiltz in 115 are looking like strong candidates for state leg. If you're interesting in seeing breaking results from Green races around the country on election night, go here: http://salsa.wiredforchange.com/o/1488/t/338/signUp.jsp?key=2052 In Maine, Dan Jenkins in 119 and Michael Hiltz in 115 are looking like strong candidates for state leg.
If you’re interesting in seeing breaking results from Green races around the country on election night, go here:
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]]> By: Fred Church Ortiz http://www.ballot-access.org/2008/10/30/greens-hope-to-elect-up-to-four-state-legislators/comment-page-1/#comment-557737 Fred Church Ortiz Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:30:15 +0000 http://www.ballot-access.org/?p=4230#comment-557737 Were the tickets in question 11 rotated? Bias to the first and last response in every list... Were the tickets in question 11 rotated? Bias to the first and last response in every list…

]]> By: Phil Huckelberry http://www.ballot-access.org/2008/10/30/greens-hope-to-elect-up-to-four-state-legislators/comment-page-1/#comment-557718 Phil Huckelberry Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:28:45 +0000 http://www.ballot-access.org/?p=4230#comment-557718 We have several legislative candidates just here in Illinois who we feel have legitimate chances at winning. I think there were several other races which could have been spotlighted, and I definitely would not limit our potential to "up to four". I'm realistic enough to not assume we're going to win 12 races or anything like that, but this year is the first time where I've seen multiple candidates in multiple races cross the line from having no realistic shot at winning to having a slim yet real chance. Legislative races are where the Green Party and other parties have excellent chances at making impactful inroads and I wish there was broader recognition of this within the party. We have several legislative candidates just here in Illinois who we feel have legitimate chances at winning. I think there were several other races which could have been spotlighted, and I definitely would not limit our potential to “up to four”.

I’m realistic enough to not assume we’re going to win 12 races or anything like that, but this year is the first time where I’ve seen multiple candidates in multiple races cross the line from having no realistic shot at winning to having a slim yet real chance. Legislative races are where the Green Party and other parties have excellent chances at making impactful inroads and I wish there was broader recognition of this within the party.

]]> By: ronaldkanehardy http://www.ballot-access.org/2008/10/30/greens-hope-to-elect-up-to-four-state-legislators/comment-page-1/#comment-557709 ronaldkanehardy Fri, 31 Oct 2008 03:59:03 +0000 http://www.ballot-access.org/?p=4230#comment-557709 Actually there are some really great prospects for state legislature in Maine. Look to Portland, particularly Dan Jenkins. http://www.jenkinsforportland.com/ Actually there are some really great prospects for state legislature in Maine. Look to Portland, particularly Dan Jenkins. http://www.jenkinsforportland.com/

]]> By: Deran http://www.ballot-access.org/2008/10/30/greens-hope-to-elect-up-to-four-state-legislators/comment-page-1/#comment-557696 Deran Fri, 31 Oct 2008 02:33:10 +0000 http://www.ballot-access.org/?p=4230#comment-557696 If true, this is a great thing. I think this is how political parties get built; more so than presidential campaigns, per se. If true, this is a great thing. I think this is how political parties get built; more so than presidential campaigns, per se.

]]> By: NE http://www.ballot-access.org/2008/10/30/greens-hope-to-elect-up-to-four-state-legislators/comment-page-1/#comment-557644 NE Fri, 31 Oct 2008 01:12:00 +0000 http://www.ballot-access.org/?p=4230#comment-557644 The Working Families Party also has one member elected to the New York state legislature and I've heard they might get another this year too. The one currently elected is an actual WFP member and not just a Democrat/Republican that they endorsed via fusion. The Working Families Party also has one member elected to the New York state legislature and I’ve heard they might get another this year too. The one currently elected is an actual WFP member and not just a Democrat/Republican that they endorsed via fusion.

]]> By: Peter M. http://www.ballot-access.org/2008/10/30/greens-hope-to-elect-up-to-four-state-legislators/comment-page-1/#comment-557639 Peter M. Fri, 31 Oct 2008 01:09:35 +0000 http://www.ballot-access.org/?p=4230#comment-557639 No likely possibilities in Maine, then? Good for them if they do, though. With those four plus an increased Progressive caucus in Vermont (which looks likely), would 2008 be a record year for third party candidates elected to state legislatures? No likely possibilities in Maine, then?

Good for them if they do, though. With those four plus an increased Progressive caucus in Vermont (which looks likely), would 2008 be a record year for third party candidates elected to state legislatures?

]]> By: NE http://www.ballot-access.org/2008/10/30/greens-hope-to-elect-up-to-four-state-legislators/comment-page-1/#comment-557576 NE Thu, 30 Oct 2008 23:12:19 +0000 http://www.ballot-access.org/?p=4230#comment-557576 Great news for the Green Party. Great news for the Green Party.

]]> By: Rationality and Science Education http://www.ballot-access.org/2008/10/30/greens-hope-to-elect-up-to-four-state-legislators/comment-page-1/#comment-557536 Rationality and Science Education Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:56:47 +0000 http://www.ballot-access.org/?p=4230#comment-557536 Richard Carroll, to the uninitiated, is the only name on the ballot. Looks good, looks good. Hope he can draw from the 'radical' middle. Apparently Independent [also on the ballot] Cindy Sheehan of the California Bay Area has no concern in that direction. She proudly and early list non California groups like the Green Party Of Washington State on her site, while rebuffing more centrist groups like the Reform Party of California. Ah, reminds me of Democrat in Independent's Clothing, San Diego Council Member Donna Frye and her three runs at mayor. In 2004 and 2005 Ms 'Surfer Girl' Frye gave no reflection or respect to any one but Democrats and Labor Unions. She got the most votes twice, yet lost thrice. Hey Cindy, looks [your toned down non goofy drug addict sober face is MARKEDLY better than previously!], name recognition, foriegn trips [that 'worldly' allure?], pounding the pavement, and friendly media are important, but smarts, book or street, are paramount! It is your's to lose! Pelosi's new reputation as a Duopoly shill is important, but [Governor 'Gray' Davis, Congress Member and Federal Felon Inmate 'Puke' Cunningham] it sure would be nice to see the Agent Provacatuer gone! Life is scary, but if YOU are self sabotaging your chances due to a death wish, survivor's guilt, or fear of success, then you just have not been fair to your supporters. Good luck in the murkie muddie middle, Citizens For A Better Veterans Home, Donald Raymond Lake, and the Reform Party of California tried to help! Richard Carroll, to the uninitiated, is the only name on the ballot. Looks good, looks good.

Hope he can draw from the ‘radical’ middle. Apparently Independent [also on the ballot] Cindy Sheehan of the California Bay Area has no concern in that direction. She proudly and early list non California groups like the Green Party Of Washington State on her site, while rebuffing more centrist groups like the Reform Party of California. Ah, reminds me of Democrat in Independent’s Clothing, San Diego Council Member Donna Frye and her three runs at mayor.

In 2004 and 2005 Ms ‘Surfer Girl’ Frye gave no reflection or respect to any one but Democrats and Labor Unions. She got the most votes twice, yet lost thrice.

Hey Cindy, looks [your toned down non goofy drug addict sober face is MARKEDLY better than previously!], name recognition, foriegn trips [that 'worldly' allure?], pounding the pavement, and friendly media are important, but smarts, book or street, are paramount!

It is your’s to lose! Pelosi’s new reputation as a Duopoly shill is important, but [Governor 'Gray' Davis, Congress Member and Federal Felon Inmate 'Puke' Cunningham] it sure would be nice to see the Agent Provacatuer gone!

Life is scary, but if YOU are self sabotaging your chances due to a death wish, survivor’s guilt, or fear of success, then you just have not been fair to your supporters.

Good luck in the murkie muddie middle, Citizens For A Better Veterans Home, Donald Raymond Lake, and the Reform Party of California tried to help!

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