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Cynthia McKinney, a former six-term Congresswoman and an outspoken opponent of the war in Iraq, today officially launched her campaign as a Green Party candidate for President.
McKinney says “the Republicans have deceived us; the Democrats have failed us. It is time for a new beginning: A time for hope to rise from the ashes of despair.”
McKinney was one of only three members of Congress to vote “yes” on a House Resolution in 2005 calling for the immediate withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq. One of her last acts in office was introducing Articles of Impeachment naming George Bush, Dick Cheney and Condoleezza Rice.
According to McKinney: “It is time to break the vicious cycle where the poor go to war and veterans come home wounded and ignored.”
McKinney supports universal, single-payer health care; fair trade; and has been an unrelenting advocate for Hurricane Katrina survivors. No stranger to controversy and unafraid of speaking truth to power, McKinney has demanded that the Bush Administration tell the American people what the Administration knew about the events leading up to 9/11 and when they knew it.
McKinney’s announcement ends months of speculation about her plans. McKinney has been traveling constantly and meeting with Green Party members and other activists across the country who have been encouraging her to seek the Presidency.
More information about McKinney’s campaign is available at: www.runcynthiarun. org.
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I knew that name sounded familiar. Spring 2006… the Capitol guard “assault” incident. Her platform looks interesting but after last year, I’d never vote for her.
Go Cynthia McKinnney!
You are a Complete Package. For those voter who want to buck the system and have the first Women for president; Cynthia McKinney.
For Voter who want the First Black Person for President; Cynthia McKinney.
For Those of you who want a third party system; Cynthia McKinney. For voters that want a President that believe in True progressive views; Cynthia McKinney. Let us Unite to make this happen.