Green Party Watch

While Nader won the endorsement and support of folks like Michael Moore, Phil Donahue, and the Beastie Boys when he ran in 2000, I can’t recall a high profile endorsement of the Green nominee in 2004. I’ll admit to ignorance. There may have been some, but none come to mind.

Now, before any votes are cast at the national convention, I read that Rosanne Barr has announced her intention to vote for Cynthia McKinney.

Now, I have never believed that millions, or even thousands, of folks decide whom to vote for based on which celebrity endorses. I adore Susan Sarandon, Tim Robbins, Patti Smith and Willie Nelson, but I won’t cast a ballot based on whom they endorse.

Even so, there can be no doubt that celebrities can bring a few things to the table. For one, they may have money they can give. I say “may have money” because some celebrities pretty much send it out as fast as it comes in. They give beyond where it hurts. Not many, but a few do fit into this category.

In addition, of course, they can bring folks out to see them, and we get to slip in a plug for the cause. If Richard Gere is a friend of the Dalai Lama, and he is, and if the Dalai Lama supports the Green Party, and he does, wouldn’t that bring Gere into play as someone to approach for support?

I don’t believe we can hang our party’s future on whether Dustin Hoffman or Danny Glover think we are OK or not, but if there are celebrities willing to help, it sure would be great if we had folks who could help make such a thing happen.

Tags: Cynthia McKinney, Endorsement, Rosanne Barr

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