Does anyone have any info on the New Party (1992) and Obama?

[Ilsa]

I'd like to respond to an accusation if possible.

[WinkyDink]

1. Why bother?

[Ilsa]

2. I'd like to know more about it, and it is a friend of mine who might be misinformed.

I don't mind providing contrary information, even if it doesn't change her mind. But she should know that the info she is being fed is a lie.

[Teaser]

3. New Party was an attempt

to establish a national "3rd Party" based on the kind of thing you seem in some states, where a Democrat (national) is also endorsed by the local progressive party, and is considered the "candidate" for that party as well. Dual listing.

Nothing came of it.

[Ilsa]

4. Was Obama a part of it? nt

[Teaser]

5. You weren't really "part of it"

They'd go to candidates and ask "would you like our dual endorsement" (along with your major party).

I dunno if he ever accepted an endorsement. Maybe he said yes. Who wouldn't? It was free support from some nameless, harmless group, like the National Grocer's Federation or something.

[demokatgurrl]

6. Wow, they are really digging deep for mud now. n/t