{news} Commentary and Letters--Nader and McKinney

[Clifford Thornton]

Commentary from David Eliscu and Cliff Thornton

I met Cynthia here in CT.  In my mind, the fact that she would 
even consider running as a Green is a MAJOR MAJOR breakthrough for the 
Party.  According to Cliff, some people have a problem with this. I  
don't know why-- maybe because of traditional allegiance to Nader.  I 
think this is a brilliant idea on Cliff's part-- to have a "friendly" 
primary.  

We owe Nader a tremendous debt.  He has taken so much shit 
(forgive my French) from the Dems on being a spoiler (which I think is a 
Cointel creation to deflect from the true issue- voter fraud by 
disenfranchisement), and no acknowledgment of the incredible 
contributions he has made to our country.  Yet, McKinney represents 
everything that we need in the Party, not only as an African-American 
and  as a woman, but as someone history will remember who stood up  to 
the Bush junta before anyone else.  (If you haven't seen "American 
Blackout," you must do so, especially to see Cynthia make Rumsfield 
squirm.)  

She is a true hero.  Her candidacy takes head on the issue of 
disenfranchised voters and the using of the voting system to sabotage 
her campaigns. If we don't suport someone of her courage and honesty, 
what are we here for? 

The big issue here will be (once again) the Zionist lobby who resent 
her insistence on the rights of the Palestinians.  This faction of Jews , 
AIPAC, is  the one who mobilized to see her defeated in Georgia.  
We have plenty of these in the GP, and, until we get  around 
them, we will never move forward. So in addition to 
"disloyalty" (to Nader), I'm sure we'll also face the mantra of 
"anti-Semitism," both of which we need to anticipate and face head-on. 
Anyway, that's my take.  What do you think?

 We'd appreciate it very much if you would circulate the two letters 
(below) wide and far. That would give them a notion of our intent, which 
is, on the one hand, to support the campaigns for nomination of
 both  Cynthia and Nader (should he decide to go for it); and on the 
other  to smooth the way for a sturdy but non-acrimonious competition 
between the two of them for the nomination.  What this also assures 
is a fully unified campaign for the presidency following the Chicago 
nominating convention.  As we see it, it is a win-win situation.
  
 
  
  
Dear Ralph,

We are heartened and delighted that you are considering a run for the 
Green Party nomination for President. We note with excitement that 
you have allowed your name to be placed on the primary ballot in 
California. We feel that you would be an outstanding candidate and 
would help the Green Party to grow swiftly. We note with excitement 
your determination, if you run and are the candidate, to cross the 5% 
vote threshold in November 2008.

We are fully aware that Cynthia McKinney intends to run for the Green 
Party's nomination at our Chicago presidential nominating convention 
next July.

 In thinking about this, we believe that having both of you in the 
race constitutes a rare opportunity. Instead of seeing this as a zero 
sum game in which there are winners and losers, we see this as a win-
 win prospect.

 In that light, we ask you to consider having a conversation with 
Cynthia in which you propose that if either of you comes in first for 
president, that person will choose the other for vice president.

 In this way, we can have a vigorous competition leading to the 
convention in Chicago but without the acrimony that so often plagues 
a party when two outstanding candidates are vying for the same office.

 In this way, as well, you and Cynthia can together move into a 
powerful campaign after the convention with a fully unified party and 
fully galvanized party filled with strong enthusiasm. Getting and 
indeed surpassing the 5% threshold and more will be in the works. The 
campaign will bring hope to millions that a better world is possible 
- and that they can have a hand in making it happen.

 Thank you for giving this your earnest consideration and thank you 
again for coming forward to consider running for President under the 
Green Party banner.

 Sincerely yours,

 Cliff Thornton and John Rensenbrink [And a rapidly growing number of 
Greens throughout the country].



 ______________________________________________________


Dear Cynthia,

 We are heartened and delighted by your decision to seek the Green 
Party nomination for President. We feel that you would be an 
outstanding candidate and would help the Green Party to grow swiftly. 
We note with excitement your determination to cross the 5% vote 
threshold in November 2008.

 We are fully aware that Ralph Nader is considering a run for the 
Green Party's nomination at our Chicago presidential nominating 
convention next July.

 In thinking about this, we believe that having both of you in the 
race constitutes a rare opportunity. Instead of seeing this as a zero 
sum game in which there are winners and losers, we see this as a win-
win prospect.

 In that light, we ask you to consider having a conversation with 
Ralph in which you propose that if either of you comes in first for 
president, that person will choose the other for vice president. We 
are writing a similar letter to Ralph.

 In this way, we can have a vigorous competition leading to the 
convention in Chicago but without the acrimony that so often plagues 
a party when two outstanding candidates are vying for the same office.

 In this way, as well, you and Ralph can together move into a powerful 
campaign after the convention with a fully unified party and fully 
galvanized party filled with strong enthusiasm. Getting and indeed 
surpassing the 5% threshold and more will be in the works. The 
campaign will bring hope to millions that a better world is possible 
- and that they can have a hand in making it happen.

 Thank you for giving this your earnest consideration and thank you 
again for coming forward to run for President under the Green Party 
banner.

Sincerely yours,

Cliff Thornton and John Rensenbrink  [and a rapidly growing number of 
others throughout the country]


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