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The Green Party of New Mexico is made up of people from across the political spectrum but united around Ten Key Values. There has always been and will continue to be a difference of opinion over electoral strategy and the party welcomes that diversity. While most Greens in New Mexico and around the country are committed to creating a multi-party democracy and running as many Green Party candidates as possible in every election, a small minority from time to time chose to support candidates of other parties. Most Greens in New Mexico and across the county will not be supporting Dennis Kucinich or any other Democrat for President. They will be supporting the Green Party candidate for President, whether it is Ralph Nader or one of the four other declared candidates. Most Greens want an alternative to Democrat and Republican candidates and are very focused on the long term goal of building a new political force in the United States,² stated Joe Lacayo, Co-Chair GPNM. "We thank David Bacon for his 2002 run for Governor," continued Lacayo, "and while we disagree with his decision to register Democrat to support Dennis Kucinich that is his decision. While other Greens may also make this decision, most Greens realize that for Kucinich to energize his campaign he has to attract Democrats, not Greens." Democrats are 52% of the registered voters in NM; Greens are 1% statewide, although registration is 4% in several counties. Kucinich consistently ranks in last place among the Democrat candidates, somewhere between 0 and 2%. GPNM respects the diversity and independence of its members and will welcome back any Greens that try out other parties. "We are strong in the knowledge that we are part of a national and international movement that stands for peace, non-violence, economic and social justice. The Green Party opposes the death penalty, stands for real election reform, saving the environment, honoring the rights of indigenous people, a living wage for all workers and universal health care," said Carol Miller, Co-Chair. The Green Party of New Mexico will have a June 1, 2004 primary election to select delegates to the Presidential Nominating Convention, to be held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin from June 24 - 26, 2004. Read/Post Comments (1) Previous Entry :: Next Entry Back to Top |
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