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Cynthia McKinney: The New Face of the Green Party
Former Georgia congresswoman Cynthia McKinney wants Black women to know why they should vote for her during this year’s Presidential election
By now we all know there is both a woman and a Black man running for President of the United States. But most folks may not be aware of another candidate who embodies both of these characteristics. Former Georgia congresswoman Cynthia McKinney is also in the running as a candidate representing the Green Party. A lifelong Democrat, McKinney was a staunch supporter of the party’s involvement in anti-war and human rights legislations. And while these causes are still on her list of priorities, McKinney is now rolling with a new team of policy makers who she says are right up her alley. She recently spoke with essence.com on her underdog bid for the White House.
Essence.com: What do you think of the two Democratic frontrunners, Sen. Obama and Sen. Clinton?
C.M.: It’s interesting that you asked me about them and not the Republicans. The issue for those of us who decided to take a third path is not about the individual characteristics of a candidate because there are wonderful Democrats and activist Republicans like Ron Paul. But we should be asking ourselves, what are the limits of these parties? We have to look beyond the candidates to see what the party itself stands for. So issues like reparations while it’s a part of the 10-point plan is also a part of the 2008 Green Party platform.
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