You've certainly heard the third-party mantra "vote your hopes, not your fears." This new fearlessness in voting is leading to a third-party revolution: many are finally coming around to the understanding that voting third party-- though, statistically/ historically, the proportion of voters who actually vote third-party are rarely enough to elect-- might lead one's vote to "not count" (often, many disappointed voters might misconstrue a party's loss into a wasted vote). Lefties are often on the front lines of this mentality (as many third parties, or perhaps the most prominent third-party, the Green Party, is a definitively liberal institution, as are others) and thus often vote Democrat, optimistic perhaps for a more likely win (artfully displayed in the 2008 Presidential Election, when Ron Paul became more of a young folks' pop culture phenomenon than a politician: getting a huge deal of recognition and support; finding his way into many a heated college conversation and, alas, not anywhere near the Oval Office; which really left me saying, hey, Ron Paul lost? Where are all the combative douche bags I've been talking to all year?*).
So anyway. The question becomes: why do people even vote third-party? In a word: leverage: not in a hostage/ collateral type way; it's more like people are willing to SHOW their votes to the Dems and the Repubs, saying, "hey! I figured we weren't going to win. But it was worth it enough to me to cast my vote this way just to show you that I was willing to do so." The result? The more third-partiers that get out there, the more the "status quo," as it's been called, of the Two Party mindset is shifted to realize that, hey, maybe there really are more than two main ways think; thus gaining power within the House, Senate, and even within the Cabinet itself and other policymaking bodies.
Finally, your Third Parties, (deliberately) in no particular order.
Green Party of Michigan. Perhaps Michigan's most prominent third party, the Greens represent those whose primary concern in policy and action is the environment and resources, as they observe a state's inability to function without those things (not to mention its impact on the everyday lives of citizens). With famous Green Partiers making it into national headlines and races, and often being popular with younger crowds (Ralph Nader comes to mind) the Greens often are misrepresented due to the proportions of voters who follow them, but don't actually vote.
US Taxpayers Party of Michigan. The USTPM is a religious party (in their their Preamble, they state that as a group, they "gratefully acknowledges the blessing of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as Creator, Preserver and Ruler of the Universe and of these United States. We hereby appeal to Him for mercy, aid, comfort, guidance and the protection of His Providence as we work to restore and preserve these United States.") which does not recognize the United States as a democracy, but rather as a Constitutionally Limited Republic, meaning that they (obviously) place an enormous amount of emphasis on the state Constitution (and, perhaps even moreso, the US Constitution) itself. In a nutshell, the USTPM is a highly-conservative party, very concerned with tradition and preservation of the original Bill of Rights.
Libertarian Party of Michigan. The Libertarian Party is for those who might describe themselves as politically "moderate:" the middle of the road. On the Left/ Right political continuum, Libertarians straddle the red/ blue line and hold beliefs that Democrats and Republicans, respectively, agree with as well. Libertarians are non-interventionist but not anti-war; pro-legalization of marijuana and also support the right to bear arms; separate church and state but anti-affirmative action. Liberal, but... not? Casting one's vote for a Libertarian, though it might not result in a win for the party, demonstrates one's socially- liberal, but often fiscally conservative beliefs. This is a party that might have been supported by the ancient Greeks' motto of "nothing in excess, everything in moderation," as well as my former high school history teacher's addendum to that: "...even moderation."
Socialist Party of Michigan. A nice counterpoint to the moderate Libertarians is the Socialist Party. While the name "Socialist" in America has a stigma that is certainly residual of the Cold War, the SP folks are trying to lessen the fear it strikes in the hearts of conservatives and help socialism work its way back into the main stream. The main goal of the Socialist Party is to help the individual regain control (as opposed to Big Business or the government). Socialists live by, and vote by, the idea of "what's good for you is good for me:" every aspect of production and consumerism should benefit every voter and his or her neighbors. Think of LOST: live together, or die alone. (Kinda.)
Tea Party. The Tea Party Movement is a brand-new force in American politics-- which is yet another reason why the 2010 election is incredibly important. The Tea Party emerged essentially in response to several radical Federal movements executed by the Obama Administration, and its name is (of course) an homage to the Boston Tea Party: the outcry against the "Intolerable" acts of the 1770s and those which preceded them, out of which rose the resounding call in American history, "No taxation without representation." The Tea Party rages against the new liberal measures and policies it feels do not represent the American citizen. As far as its political beliefs, 73% of Tea Party supporters reportedly disapprove of President Obama's policy of engaging with Muslim countries; 88% approve of the controversial immigration law recently enacted in Arizona; 82% do not believe that gay and lesbian couples should have the legal right to marry, and about 52% believe that "lesbians and gays have too much political power," (according to the Huffington Post).
*anecdotal and not a representation of Ron Paul or his followers.
Friday, August 27, 2010
It's a paaaaarty!
You've probably known since you were old enough to know the difference which party you were: Democrat or Republican. I happened to grow up thinking I was one, and then when I got older I realized that I was the complete opposite.
Yes, it was a childish mistake, but you'd be surprised at how many people get caught up in Party Identity. I've observed time and time again people who looked around at their towns, their neighborhoods, their families, their friends, their churches and said "well, all of these people are one party; we live similar lifestyles and have similar opinions so I m ust be that party too." Which is a fair enough conclusion to make, but I think party identity is something a lot of people take for granted, and it's essential to look VERY closely at your true, lights-off, no-one's-looking opinions before you register with one party or another.
A great way to solve this problem is to register Independent. That's what I did (although it was more for the fact that I am really bad with commitment, and registering with a party felt more permanent than getting a tattoo... which I had no problem getting at the same age. We're all a little weird...)
The one downside to registering Independent: you can't vote in caucuses (those are reserved for members of the respective party only). To me, that's alright as long as I have all the freedom I want to vote all across the proverbial board. And yes, you can do that.
Here are the parties we are currently working with (**please click the links to see COMPLETE candidate listings respective to each party!!!**)
The Big Two
Michigan Democratic Party. You know the Dems! From Thomas Jefferson to the Big O, we've had tons of them in the White House and plenty in Lansing as well. Among their many concerns are union promotion, small business development, and welfare; they are opposed to privatization, outsourcing, Big Business and the like. The Democratic Party is commonly associated with the Middle Class: the underdog, the working man, the American Dream. If the Democratic Party was a book, it would be The Grapes of Wrath; if it were a rockstar, it'd be Bruce Springsteen; if it were a collar, it'd be blue. Not that all Democrats are factory workers or anything; far from it. In fact, Entrepreneur Extraordinaire Warren Buffet is an avid supporter of Democrats (some say he is fundamentally a Republican because of he is what you would call a capitalist; this is false; capitalism is an economic system, not a political system, and being a capitalist does not make you a Republican, it makes you rich).
Michigan Republicans. Aaand of course you know the Repubs as well. What you may not know is this fun factoid: the Republican Party was FOUNDED in Michigan, back when the two-party system consisted of the Democratic Party and the Whigs. Strangely, back then, the Republican Party's values probably could have been considered Left Wing by today's standards: they abolished slavery (thanks Abe!), fought for free speech and women's suffrage. Republicans stand for, among many things: "free enterprise" and entrepreneurship, believing it reaches its peak in the form of Big Business; fiscal responsibility and the principle of laissez-faire; and, last but not least, their credo: the government which governs best, governs least.
Yes, it was a childish mistake, but you'd be surprised at how many people get caught up in Party Identity. I've observed time and time again people who looked around at their towns, their neighborhoods, their families, their friends, their churches and said "well, all of these people are one party; we live similar lifestyles and have similar opinions so I m ust be that party too." Which is a fair enough conclusion to make, but I think party identity is something a lot of people take for granted, and it's essential to look VERY closely at your true, lights-off, no-one's-looking opinions before you register with one party or another.
A great way to solve this problem is to register Independent. That's what I did (although it was more for the fact that I am really bad with commitment, and registering with a party felt more permanent than getting a tattoo... which I had no problem getting at the same age. We're all a little weird...)
The one downside to registering Independent: you can't vote in caucuses (those are reserved for members of the respective party only). To me, that's alright as long as I have all the freedom I want to vote all across the proverbial board. And yes, you can do that.
Here are the parties we are currently working with (**please click the links to see COMPLETE candidate listings respective to each party!!!**)
The Big Two
Michigan Democratic Party. You know the Dems! From Thomas Jefferson to the Big O, we've had tons of them in the White House and plenty in Lansing as well. Among their many concerns are union promotion, small business development, and welfare; they are opposed to privatization, outsourcing, Big Business and the like. The Democratic Party is commonly associated with the Middle Class: the underdog, the working man, the American Dream. If the Democratic Party was a book, it would be The Grapes of Wrath; if it were a rockstar, it'd be Bruce Springsteen; if it were a collar, it'd be blue. Not that all Democrats are factory workers or anything; far from it. In fact, Entrepreneur Extraordinaire Warren Buffet is an avid supporter of Democrats (some say he is fundamentally a Republican because of he is what you would call a capitalist; this is false; capitalism is an economic system, not a political system, and being a capitalist does not make you a Republican, it makes you rich).
Michigan Republicans. Aaand of course you know the Repubs as well. What you may not know is this fun factoid: the Republican Party was FOUNDED in Michigan, back when the two-party system consisted of the Democratic Party and the Whigs. Strangely, back then, the Republican Party's values probably could have been considered Left Wing by today's standards: they abolished slavery (thanks Abe!), fought for free speech and women's suffrage. Republicans stand for, among many things: "free enterprise" and entrepreneurship, believing it reaches its peak in the form of Big Business; fiscal responsibility and the principle of laissez-faire; and, last but not least, their credo: the government which governs best, governs least.
Attorney General
You might be thinking, attorney general? That sounds boring, why am I reading this? I want to read about something that actually affects me. What you might not realize is that it's a pretty important-- and extremely influential-- office to hold. Furthermore, it's a position whose effects could potentially have a huge impact on your life, and deserves a great deal of attention.
The reason for this is at the heart of the job: a state attorney general is essentially the state government's lawyer. Not only does the attorney general legally represent every person and agency in the government, the state government itself and government agencies seek the attorney general's opinion for counsel, as well as for any potential conflicts that arise (perhaps out of a conflict of jurisdiction). Also, the attorney general represents the public and public interests in policymaking matters that greatly affect the everyday lives of people (for instance, overseeing issues like environmental and child protective laws, consumer affairs, etc). One more thing: the AG is the first and foremost in law enforcement.
So as you can see, the attorney general is EXTREMELY important to the decision-making processes of the government. Basically, think of the "three branches of government" from your high school government class: executive, legislative and judicial. And you might say that the attorney general is the head of the state's judicial branch: the alpha dog of the Michigan court system entrusted with doing his or her best to see that the laws are doing their jobs.
Another reason that the attorney general is important is because often, they ascend the governmental ranks after their terms are over-- in fact, Governor Granholm was Michigan's AG before she was governor, and, a lot of times, attorneys general often make it to the United States Supreme Court or even the Presidential Cabinet.
So, while you're deciding who you want to vote for, make sure you take one major thing into consideration: YOUR opinion. Well, duh...
What I mean is that you can think of the attorney general, to put it quite simply, as the voice of the government, and the peoples' voice in the government. So, as with any elected official, you should choose the person whose positions on issues are as similar to yours as possible. So, when the Powers That Be are looking around asking each other "Yeah, the water should be clean, but HOW clean does it need to be? It could cost money..." or "How many breaks do people REALLY need at work?" "What the hell is 'green' energy anyway? Burning coal works, doesn't it?" aren't you going to want the person who answers to... well... have the right answer?
Your candidates:
David Leyton (D): Genessee County prosecutor; ex-Flint Township trustee & attorney
Mike Bishop (R): State Majority Leader; ex-state rep & attorney
Corey McCord (Tea Party): Attorney
***Fun fact: Michigan is home to the youngest; oldest; and longest-serving attorney general-- yes, they are all the same guy (Frank Kelly). Amazing.***
The reason for this is at the heart of the job: a state attorney general is essentially the state government's lawyer. Not only does the attorney general legally represent every person and agency in the government, the state government itself and government agencies seek the attorney general's opinion for counsel, as well as for any potential conflicts that arise (perhaps out of a conflict of jurisdiction). Also, the attorney general represents the public and public interests in policymaking matters that greatly affect the everyday lives of people (for instance, overseeing issues like environmental and child protective laws, consumer affairs, etc). One more thing: the AG is the first and foremost in law enforcement.
So as you can see, the attorney general is EXTREMELY important to the decision-making processes of the government. Basically, think of the "three branches of government" from your high school government class: executive, legislative and judicial. And you might say that the attorney general is the head of the state's judicial branch: the alpha dog of the Michigan court system entrusted with doing his or her best to see that the laws are doing their jobs.
Another reason that the attorney general is important is because often, they ascend the governmental ranks after their terms are over-- in fact, Governor Granholm was Michigan's AG before she was governor, and, a lot of times, attorneys general often make it to the United States Supreme Court or even the Presidential Cabinet.
So, while you're deciding who you want to vote for, make sure you take one major thing into consideration: YOUR opinion. Well, duh...
What I mean is that you can think of the attorney general, to put it quite simply, as the voice of the government, and the peoples' voice in the government. So, as with any elected official, you should choose the person whose positions on issues are as similar to yours as possible. So, when the Powers That Be are looking around asking each other "Yeah, the water should be clean, but HOW clean does it need to be? It could cost money..." or "How many breaks do people REALLY need at work?" "What the hell is 'green' energy anyway? Burning coal works, doesn't it?" aren't you going to want the person who answers to... well... have the right answer?
Your candidates:
Mike Bishop (R): State Majority Leader; ex-state rep & attorney
Bill Schuette (R): Ex-state appeals court judge; ex-congressman; ex-state senator & ’90 US senate nominee
Daniel Grow (Libertarian): Attorney, Libertarian activist & ’08 US Rep CandidateCorey McCord (Tea Party): Attorney
***Fun fact: Michigan is home to the youngest; oldest; and longest-serving attorney general-- yes, they are all the same guy (Frank Kelly). Amazing.***
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Proposal 10-1: The Con-Con
Reading about 10-1, I kept coming across the new-to-me phrase "con-con:" apparent poli shorthand for "Constitutional Convention." If you're thinking of Philly circa the 1780's, think again: Michigan's constitution is long outdated. In fact, it still erroneously lists the voting age as 21... grrr. I can't imagine what all the Baby Boomers who fought for their right to get Nixon the hell outta there would have to say about that.
Regardless, a lot of people are finding a lot of fault with the state of Michigan's government and its general inarguable state of disarray. Proposal 10-1, to appear on the ballot in November, will (if passed) "convene a constitutional convention for the purpose of drafting a general revision of the state constitution," (per the State of Michigan's Statewide Ballot Proposal Status).
In other words, should we decide in November to pass this proposal, it will begin the process of a general overhaul of the Michigan constitution. Proponets of the proposal argue that it would provide a long-overdue facelift to the state's policies and dust off obsolete laws and practices, for an overall more efficient governing system; they say the change would reflect Michigan's economic changes, and provide stability in time that many say the current constitution is lacking.
Those against the proposal maintain that the enormity of the job of overhauling Michigan's constitution, and the many-- MANY-- time-consuming debates that would arise would, to put it simply, create more problems than it would be worth; i.e., potentially causing governmental instability and uncertainty and causing the already-swamped government to lose focus of matters that are perhaps more important (the pet issue: The Economy).
One wonders, though: by "losing focus" on the problems in order to ultimately solve them (ideally) could it be beneficial in the end? Or, would the polarized halves of the government-- which, one could argue, is heightened in this election, given the incumbent's (err) dwindling popularity, even within her own party, and the Republicans' ever-growing frustration with her and, thus, what seems like the entire Left-- argue until they were blue (or... red) in the face, effectively turning the con-con into one big fillibuster of nonsense?!
Stay tuned, for only time will tell. And only we can make that decision.
Resources: For a full analysis of this issue, including Michigan constitutional history, please see this.
Contact: hwoloson@energizemichigan.com
Regardless, a lot of people are finding a lot of fault with the state of Michigan's government and its general inarguable state of disarray. Proposal 10-1, to appear on the ballot in November, will (if passed) "convene a constitutional convention for the purpose of drafting a general revision of the state constitution," (per the State of Michigan's Statewide Ballot Proposal Status).
In other words, should we decide in November to pass this proposal, it will begin the process of a general overhaul of the Michigan constitution. Proponets of the proposal argue that it would provide a long-overdue facelift to the state's policies and dust off obsolete laws and practices, for an overall more efficient governing system; they say the change would reflect Michigan's economic changes, and provide stability in time that many say the current constitution is lacking.
Those against the proposal maintain that the enormity of the job of overhauling Michigan's constitution, and the many-- MANY-- time-consuming debates that would arise would, to put it simply, create more problems than it would be worth; i.e., potentially causing governmental instability and uncertainty and causing the already-swamped government to lose focus of matters that are perhaps more important (the pet issue: The Economy).
One wonders, though: by "losing focus" on the problems in order to ultimately solve them (ideally) could it be beneficial in the end? Or, would the polarized halves of the government-- which, one could argue, is heightened in this election, given the incumbent's (err) dwindling popularity, even within her own party, and the Republicans' ever-growing frustration with her and, thus, what seems like the entire Left-- argue until they were blue (or... red) in the face, effectively turning the con-con into one big fillibuster of nonsense?!
Stay tuned, for only time will tell. And only we can make that decision.
Resources: For a full analysis of this issue, including Michigan constitutional history, please see this.
Contact: hwoloson@energizemichigan.com
Secretary of State
If you live in Michigan, you know that "The Secretary of State" that place in the strip mall next to Jet's where you get your driver's license. What many tend to overlook is that this is yet another lazy colloquial slip-up: the Secretary of State is not a place (most states call it the DMV, or Department of Motor Vehicles... oh, we crazy Michiganders) but rather a governmental office. At the national level, the Secretary of State is the person in charge of foreign policy; that person (right now, it's noneother than former First Lady Hillary R. Clinton) is a highly-entrusted member of the President's Cabinet.
At the state level, the Secretary of State is entrusted with different responsibilities. In the state of Michigan, the SoS oversees driver licensing and registration (obvs), the regulation of notaries, and a big one: overseeing elections within the state.
What does that mean to you? First of all, like any elected office, you want someone who you TRUST! A proposal is in order which, if passed, will prevent folks who have had a shady past (public officials with records of crimes involving deceit and other ethical slip-ups) from being eligible for office... but we'll get into that later. Still, one hopes that an elected official which such a huge responsibility is one that you-- the voter-- trusts.
Another important thing is that the Secretary of State in Michigan is third in the succession line for governor. I know what you're saying... I'm sure the governor will make it through his or her term. And then I'm SURE that, in the event that s/he doesn't (God forbid) the Lieutenant Governor will be happy to step up. But if there's one thing that Poland has taught us, it's that you NEVER KNOW when a freak accident will wipe out a huge chunk of your government. So that really is something to think about!
Anyway, here are your candidates:
Jocelyn Benson (D): Law school professor and attorney
Cameron Brown (R): State senator and ex-St. Joseph County commissioner
Judy Emmons (R): Ex- state rep
Ruth Johnson (R): Oakland County Clerk; ex-state rep; businesswoman
Michelle McManus (R): State senator; ex-state rep; ex-gubernatorial aide & '98 US Rep nominee
Anne Norlander (R): Calhoun County Clerk and ex-Calhoun County Commissioner
Paul Scott (R): State rep; law school student; pro-life activist
Scotty Boman (Libertarian): Community college instructor and frequent candidate
John Anthony La Pietra (Green): Attorney & '08 Calhoun County Clerk nominee
Kyle Franklin (Tea Party)
You might notice an overwhelming number of Republicans running for this position. If you're a Republican, yaaay you, because you probably voted in the primary! And kudos!
If you're not a Republican, that's probably a little extra incentive to get your voice out there.
An additional kudos for the three third-parties: Libertarian, Green, and Tea that have made their way onto the 2010 General ballot. More on third-party voting later!
At the state level, the Secretary of State is entrusted with different responsibilities. In the state of Michigan, the SoS oversees driver licensing and registration (obvs), the regulation of notaries, and a big one: overseeing elections within the state.
What does that mean to you? First of all, like any elected office, you want someone who you TRUST! A proposal is in order which, if passed, will prevent folks who have had a shady past (public officials with records of crimes involving deceit and other ethical slip-ups) from being eligible for office... but we'll get into that later. Still, one hopes that an elected official which such a huge responsibility is one that you-- the voter-- trusts.
Another important thing is that the Secretary of State in Michigan is third in the succession line for governor. I know what you're saying... I'm sure the governor will make it through his or her term. And then I'm SURE that, in the event that s/he doesn't (God forbid) the Lieutenant Governor will be happy to step up. But if there's one thing that Poland has taught us, it's that you NEVER KNOW when a freak accident will wipe out a huge chunk of your government. So that really is something to think about!
Anyway, here are your candidates:
Jocelyn Benson (D): Law school professor and attorney
Cameron Brown (R): State senator and ex-St. Joseph County commissioner
Judy Emmons (R): Ex- state rep
Ruth Johnson (R): Oakland County Clerk; ex-state rep; businesswoman
Michelle McManus (R): State senator; ex-state rep; ex-gubernatorial aide & '98 US Rep nominee
Anne Norlander (R): Calhoun County Clerk and ex-Calhoun County Commissioner
Paul Scott (R): State rep; law school student; pro-life activist
Scotty Boman (Libertarian): Community college instructor and frequent candidate
John Anthony La Pietra (Green): Attorney & '08 Calhoun County Clerk nominee
Kyle Franklin (Tea Party)
You might notice an overwhelming number of Republicans running for this position. If you're a Republican, yaaay you, because you probably voted in the primary! And kudos!
If you're not a Republican, that's probably a little extra incentive to get your voice out there.
An additional kudos for the three third-parties: Libertarian, Green, and Tea that have made their way onto the 2010 General ballot. More on third-party voting later!
Gubernatorial Nominees
As we know, Democrat Jennifer Granholm-- Michigan's first female governor--is finishing her second term and is prohibited by Michigan's constitution to seek a third. So who's next? That's what makes the 2010 general election so exciting.
We're on the cusp of a lot of changes as a state, and as a nation. A lot of people have a LOT of complaints about the current state of the... state. From economic woes to heartbreaking environmental disasters, it's more important than ever to really speak up, to really use our voices and our rights to make a difference.
As America is increasingly polarized into bloodthirsty Hawks and apathetic Doves, our generation needs to be the one to rise up as a voice of reason. Why quibble in petty partisan arguments when we can elect the BEST candidate for the job-- whoever he or she may be, and whatever party affiliation he or she might have-- based on his or her past, platforms, and aptitude.
Without further ado, your candidates (and VERY brief histories of each).
Virg Bernero (D): Lansing Mayor; ex- state senator; ex- state rep; ex- Ingham County Commissioner. Running mate TBD
Rick Snyder (R): Venture Capitalist
Kenneth Proctor (Libertarian): Auto worker; Vietnam vet and frequent candidate.
Stacey Mathia (Constitution/ U.S. Taxpayers): Ex- Fife Lake Village councilwoman; Tea Party activist; homeschooling parent. Running mate Chris Levels
Harley Mikkelson (Green): Retired state employee; Vietnam Vet and Frequent candidate.
Nominees for Lieutenant Governor
Terri Lynn Land (R): Current Secretary of State
Erwin J. Haas (Libertarian): Physician, Vietnam vet and frequent candidate.
Lynn Meadows (Green): Retired retail manager; community activist; ’08 US rep nominee & ’06 Sec of State nominee.
We're on the cusp of a lot of changes as a state, and as a nation. A lot of people have a LOT of complaints about the current state of the... state. From economic woes to heartbreaking environmental disasters, it's more important than ever to really speak up, to really use our voices and our rights to make a difference.
As America is increasingly polarized into bloodthirsty Hawks and apathetic Doves, our generation needs to be the one to rise up as a voice of reason. Why quibble in petty partisan arguments when we can elect the BEST candidate for the job-- whoever he or she may be, and whatever party affiliation he or she might have-- based on his or her past, platforms, and aptitude.
Without further ado, your candidates (and VERY brief histories of each).
Virg Bernero (D): Lansing Mayor; ex- state senator; ex- state rep; ex- Ingham County Commissioner. Running mate TBD
Rick Snyder (R): Venture Capitalist
Kenneth Proctor (Libertarian): Auto worker; Vietnam vet and frequent candidate.
Stacey Mathia (Constitution/ U.S. Taxpayers): Ex- Fife Lake Village councilwoman; Tea Party activist; homeschooling parent. Running mate Chris Levels
Harley Mikkelson (Green): Retired state employee; Vietnam Vet and Frequent candidate.
Nominees for Lieutenant Governor
Terri Lynn Land (R): Current Secretary of State
Erwin J. Haas (Libertarian): Physician, Vietnam vet and frequent candidate.
Lynn Meadows (Green): Retired retail manager; community activist; ’08 US rep nominee & ’06 Sec of State nominee.
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