Comments on: One-State Parties that Nominated Nader Still Ballot-Qualified in 8 States http://www.ballot-access.org/2008/11/09/one-state-parties-that-nominated-nader-still-ballot-qualified-in-8-states/ Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:04:55 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Charles http://www.ballot-access.org/2008/11/09/one-state-parties-that-nominated-nader-still-ballot-qualified-in-8-states/comment-page-1/#comment-568629 Charles Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:24:51 +0000 http://www.ballot-access.org/?p=4296#comment-568629 If P&F is going to start currying favor with McKinney, then count me out. Her campaign was a cruel joke and her quest for the P&F nomination was entirely designed to keep Nader off the ballot, since she had already swindled the Green Party of CA out of theirs. And CT, isn't it possible for someone to be in favor of social justice and egalitarianism, and still against socialism? I don't want the government to own my local coffee shop, if it's all the same to yo. If P&F is going to start currying favor with McKinney, then count me out. Her campaign was a cruel joke and her quest for the P&F nomination was entirely designed to keep Nader off the ballot, since she had already swindled the Green Party of CA out of theirs.

And CT, isn’t it possible for someone to be in favor of social justice and egalitarianism, and still against socialism? I don’t want the government to own my local coffee shop, if it’s all the same to yo.

]]> By: Phil Sawyer http://www.ballot-access.org/2008/11/09/one-state-parties-that-nominated-nader-still-ballot-qualified-in-8-states/comment-page-1/#comment-567909 Phil Sawyer Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:07:17 +0000 http://www.ballot-access.org/?p=4296#comment-567909 There is one other thing that I would like to add to what I wrote (in 15.) above: I also want to hear what Cynthia McKinney and Rosa Clemente have to say about all of this. Ms. McKinney did seek the presidential nomination of the Peace and Freedom Party of California this year - and she stated that she agrees with our whole plafform. There is one other thing that I would like to add to what I wrote (in 15.) above: I also want to hear what Cynthia McKinney and Rosa Clemente have to say about all of this. Ms. McKinney did seek the presidential nomination of the Peace and Freedom Party of California this year – and she stated that she agrees with our whole plafform.

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]]> By: C. T. Weber http://www.ballot-access.org/2008/11/09/one-state-parties-that-nominated-nader-still-ballot-qualified-in-8-states/comment-page-1/#comment-567539 C. T. Weber Tue, 11 Nov 2008 06:44:59 +0000 http://www.ballot-access.org/?p=4296#comment-567539 Phil, One state parties that would be open to starting a national party would not have to have the same platform that the Peace and Freedom Party of California has, however, there are five issues that need to be addressed. Peace and Freedom Party of California has a deep commitment to democracy, feminism, racial harmoney, environmentalism, and of course, socialism. In other words, a commitment to economic and social justice. If parties can agree on these basic points, a national party can be established. The Peace and Freedom Party has formed a national organizing committee to access the possibility of a national Peace and Freedom Party. Those who agree with the basic ideas outlined above are certainly welcome. Phil, One state parties that would be open to starting a national party would not have to have the same platform that the Peace and Freedom Party of California has, however, there are five issues that need to be addressed. Peace and Freedom Party of California has a deep commitment to democracy, feminism, racial harmoney, environmentalism, and of course, socialism. In other words, a commitment to economic and social justice. If parties can agree on these basic points, a national party can be established. The Peace and Freedom Party has formed a national organizing committee to access the possibility of a national Peace and Freedom Party. Those who agree with the basic ideas outlined above are certainly welcome.

]]> By: Phil Sawyer http://www.ballot-access.org/2008/11/09/one-state-parties-that-nominated-nader-still-ballot-qualified-in-8-states/comment-page-1/#comment-567522 Phil Sawyer Tue, 11 Nov 2008 06:14:38 +0000 http://www.ballot-access.org/?p=4296#comment-567522 Laine Says: November 10th, 2008 at 4:42 pm Any chance that the Peace Party of Oregon will affiliate with the Peace and Freedom Party of California. I would hope that all the independent leftist parties eventually form one national organization. Phil Sawyer responds: It will all be a little more clear after we hear what Mr. Nader and Mr. Gonzalez think the correct path is for us to take. I do know, however, that the Peace and Freedom Party of California will not be part of a national party that does not have the same platform that it has. Laine Says:
November 10th, 2008 at 4:42 pm
Any chance that the Peace Party of Oregon will affiliate with the Peace and Freedom Party of California. I would hope that all the independent leftist parties eventually form one national organization.

Phil Sawyer responds:

It will all be a little more clear after we hear what Mr. Nader and Mr. Gonzalez think the correct path is for us to take. I do know, however, that the Peace and Freedom Party of California will not be part of a national party that does not have the same platform that it has.

]]> By: Joshua http://www.ballot-access.org/2008/11/09/one-state-parties-that-nominated-nader-still-ballot-qualified-in-8-states/comment-page-1/#comment-567384 Joshua Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:51:54 +0000 http://www.ballot-access.org/?p=4296#comment-567384 Bob: In 2010, the only U.S. Senate seat that will be up for election in California is Barbara Boxer's. Dianne Feinstein is being talked about to run for governor in 2010 but I assume she will not resign from the Senate unless she wins that race. The only way a state can have both Senate seats up at the same time is if at least one of the seats is involved in a special election. Also, if Nader received 10,000 votes out of the 135,000 Green registrants in California, that would be 7.4%, not 0.074%. Bob:

In 2010, the only U.S. Senate seat that will be up for election in California is Barbara Boxer’s. Dianne Feinstein is being talked about to run for governor in 2010 but I assume she will not resign from the Senate unless she wins that race. The only way a state can have both Senate seats up at the same time is if at least one of the seats is involved in a special election.

Also, if Nader received 10,000 votes out of the 135,000 Green registrants in California, that would be 7.4%, not 0.074%.

]]> By: Charles http://www.ballot-access.org/2008/11/09/one-state-parties-that-nominated-nader-still-ballot-qualified-in-8-states/comment-page-1/#comment-567383 Charles Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:47:27 +0000 http://www.ballot-access.org/?p=4296#comment-567383 I think the OR and CA parties would need to harmonize their platforms somewhat to accomplish that. A lot of the rhetoric in the current California Peace & Freedom platform is held over from the 1970s and uses language really out of place in today's world. Oregon's platform is moving in the right direction, but it needs some fleshing out. I think the OR and CA parties would need to harmonize their platforms somewhat to accomplish that. A lot of the rhetoric in the current California Peace & Freedom platform is held over from the 1970s and uses language really out of place in today’s world. Oregon’s platform is moving in the right direction, but it needs some fleshing out.

]]> By: jason http://www.ballot-access.org/2008/11/09/one-state-parties-that-nominated-nader-still-ballot-qualified-in-8-states/comment-page-1/#comment-567375 jason Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:11:27 +0000 http://www.ballot-access.org/?p=4296#comment-567375 Laine, I couldn't agree more. This is what I've been advocating for years. One "progressive" party, one "socialist" party, and one "communist" party. Laine, I couldn’t agree more. This is what I’ve been advocating for years. One “progressive” party, one “socialist” party, and one “communist” party.

]]> By: Laine http://www.ballot-access.org/2008/11/09/one-state-parties-that-nominated-nader-still-ballot-qualified-in-8-states/comment-page-1/#comment-567367 Laine Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:42:14 +0000 http://www.ballot-access.org/?p=4296#comment-567367 Any chance that the Peace Party of Oregon will affiliate with the Peace and Freedom Party of California. I would hope that all the independent leftist parties eventually form one national organization. Any chance that the Peace Party of Oregon will affiliate with the Peace and Freedom Party of California. I would hope that all the independent leftist parties eventually form one national organization.

]]> By: Dan Meek http://www.ballot-access.org/2008/11/09/one-state-parties-that-nominated-nader-still-ballot-qualified-in-8-states/comment-page-1/#comment-567361 Dan Meek Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:10:26 +0000 http://www.ballot-access.org/?p=4296#comment-567361 Correction for Oregon: The Peace Party must also maintain voter registration equal to 1/10 of 1% the number of total votes in the most recent race for Governor. That amounts to about 1400 registrants that the Peace Party must obtain by the summer of 2010. Correction for Oregon: The Peace Party must also maintain voter registration equal to 1/10 of 1% the number of total votes in the most recent race for Governor. That amounts to about 1400 registrants that the Peace Party must obtain by the summer of 2010.

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