[Peace-discuss] Pull a Green Party Ballot Today!

[Ricky Baldwin]

I agree.  Though I do support the Greens and their efforts to get more ballot representation, the issues must always take precedence over electoral requirements, even the extra burdens placed on third parties.

Ricky



"Speak your mind even if your voice shakes." - Maggie Kuhn

--- On Tue, 2/2/10, C. G. Estabrook <galliher at illinois.edu> wrote:

From: C. G. Estabrook <galliher at illinois.edu>
Subject: Re: [Peace-discuss] Pull a Green Party Ballot Today!
To: "Matt Reichel" <mattreichel at hotmail.com>
Cc: peace-discuss at lists.chambana.net
Date: Tuesday, February 2, 2010, 9:05 AM

In the general election, I certainly intend to vote for Whitney for governor, etc., but in the primary, it may be worthwhile to vote for the only anti-war candidate among the Republicans and Democrats - Cheryle Jackson, candidate for senator.

I'll take a Democratic ballot and vote for her - as the only way an anti-war opinion can be registered in this thoroughly cooked election. --CGE


Matt Reichel wrote:
> This Tuesday, February 2 is the Primary Election for all offices to be elected in November. Unless you've already early voted, don't forget to vote on Tuesday, and to request the Green Party ballot when you vote!
> 
> It is extremely important that Greens request the Green ballot, for
> several reasons:
> 
> * Voting in some other primary may prevent people from being able to sign Green Party petitions later this year.
> 
> * Media often evaluates a party's strength by looking at the number of primary voters. The more voters, the stronger the party may appear, which can help candidates receive favorable press coverage.
> 
> * The Green Party has the ability to slate hundreds of candidates for the 2010 General Election. This could be you or someone you know - but if you pull a different primary ballot, you could be ineligible to run as a Green.
> 
> * There are contested Green primaries for some offices, including 2nd Congress, 5th Congress, and 9th Congress. Your vote could easily make the difference in one of these races.
> 
> * Even if there's not a contested race in your area, a decision to
> pull a Green primary ballot is a show of support for Rich Whitney,
> LeAlan Jones, and all other Green candidates statewide and in your
> area.
> 
> The listing of all candidates recognized by the Illinois Green Party
> can be found on the front page at www.ilgp.org through Election Day.
> 
> If you go to vote and have difficulty at the polling place -
> especially if you are for whatever reason denied a Green Party ballot, or if you are offered other ballots but not a Green Party ballot - please let us know. Email election-problems at ilgp.org with as much information as you can, especially your precinct and the time of day that you went to vote. There were numerous voting irregularities at the 2008 primary and we anticipate more of the same this year.
> 
> After polls close at 7:00, please come out to one of our Election
> Night Gatherings!
> 
> O'Shaughnessy's Public House, 4557 N. Ravenswood, Chicago
> Hosted by Matt Reichel (5th Congress), with candidates Jeff Adams (1st Congress), Tom Tresser (Cook County Board President), Scott Summers (State Treasurer), and others likely to attend.
> 
> Varsity Theater, Intermission Room, 418 S. Illinois Ave., Carbondale
> Hosted by Rich Whitney and Charlie Howe (115th State Rep).
> 
> Look for exciting new updates from the Illinois Green Party in
> upcoming weeks as well, including announcements of new candidates and new-look newsletters. The people of Illinois are tired of the political status quo, and the Green Party is here to help people make a positive choice to leave that status quo behind!
> 
> Phil Huckelberry
> Chair, Illinois Green Party
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