Thursday, August 31, 2006
So asks CBS 4's John Keller. Could it be that the Green-Rainbow Party got help from "Fascists" in their signature drive?
Where's Spencer-for-hire when we need him? Seriously, there's nothing illegal about gathering signatures for a candidate you think might pull votes away from your opponent in November, but it's also no wonder that candidates are reluctant to admit to the practice.
“As a party we've never really had any problem getting our signatures,” said Ross, gubernatorial candidate of the left-wing Green-Rainbow Party...
Oh really, Grace? But just seven weeks ago, Jill Stein was sure worried that you weren't going to have enough:
The concern is we have only three and a half weeks (8 weekend days) left to collect signatures. Rain could easily cut petitioning days by 25-50%. A major commitment all around is needed if we are to securely qualify all four candidates for statewide office. The repercussions for the party will be very serious if we do not qualify. If we do not pull out all the stops starting now, we fear there is a real risk we will not...
Hmmmm...now I did hear Ross, Stein and others hit the phones to get people involved, but just a few weeks later it seems their signature count went through the roof. Keller continues:
But did Ross have some outside help?
On Tuesday, 2002 Green Party gubernatorial nominee Jill Stein told us she declined an offer of signature help from the republicans four years ago. And this time around?
Keller: I have been told that the Healey campaign helped you get your signatures, is that true?
Ross: Well, that's fascinating, not that we know of. I mean, all of our volunteers are Green-Rainbow volunteers that I know of.
But Ross acknowledges the Healey camp has been eager to see her involved in the race. “They were in touch with us when I was fighting to get into the media debate, the first one, the only one we've been excluded from, about backing our right to be in that debate.”
Healey's campaign denies the allegation.
If you haven't already, be sure to read my previous post on why the Green-Rainbow Party matters.
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