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Green Party Presidential Candidates

The following candidates are running to represent the Green Party, and those who submitted information are presented in alphabetical order: Candidate Campaign Website Jared A. Ball Withdrew Candidacy Jesse Johnson No website link Kent P. Mesplay www.mesplay.org Kat Swift www.voteswift.org Elaine Brown Withdrew Candidacy Cynthia McKinney www.runcynthiarun.org Ralph Nader No website link Jared A. Ball, Assistant Professor Age: 36. Lives in: Washington, D.C.   Statement: "I am a veteran of Desert Storm and an academic, independent journalist and activist. My campaign, much like my background racially, ethnically and politically, is diverse, working-class focused and committed to genuine change for the disaffected majority."   Top Priorities: End mass incarceration - find alternatives for non-violent drug offenders and pardon political prisoners. Redistribute material benefits, wealth, goods and services. End U.S. Militarism - immediate troop withdrawal and closure of bases outside of the U.S. Jesse Johnson, Actor, Filmmaker, Writer Age: 48. Lives in: Charleston, West Virginia   Statement: "I'm a US Citizen, over 35 and a 14-year resident. I have not committed treason or high crimes and misdemeanors. I ran one of the most successful third party campaigns for Governor in 2004 and have been elected State Party Chair."   Top Priorities: Demilitarize the economy. Make the environment an educational and health priority. Restore checks and balances and civil rights for all citizens. Kent P. Mesplay, Air Quality Inspector Age: 45. Lives in: Encinitas, California   Statement: "I am a scientist, with a doctorate. I respect science, and I recognize that global climate change is a serious issue. I have lived and worked with people from many cultures and religions. I am thoughtful, kind and determined."   Top Priorities: I will request that local governments and communities build sustainably and efficiently for better independence and basic security of water, food and energy. We must end the war in Iraq. I will ban lobbying. Kat Swift, Bookkeeper & Facilitator Age: 34. Lives in: San Antonio, Texas   Statement: "I meet all constitutional requirements. I am an educated citizen and student of world affairs who understands my rights and how to regain them. I am an experienced facilitator with a diverse point of view and will not be bought."   Top Priorities: Begin drastic reduction in violence against women and children. Clean-up military contamination, cease military interventions and stop supporting dictatorships. Institute single-payer healthcare and reallocate resources to benefit the middle class and working poor. Elaine Brown No information submitted.   Cynthia McKinney No information submitted.   Ralph Nader No information provided.

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