Fournier for Congress

My fellow Greens and I received enough votes to secure a ballot position for the party in 2010 in all but one of Connecticut’s five congressional districts.  I’m grateful to all who helped me achieve our goal here, especially Mike DeRosa, Richard Duffee, Vic Lancia, David Bedell, Walt Dunnels, Hector Lopez, Dave Ionno, Albert Marceau, Ralph Ferrucci, Joanne McCormick, Bridget Gohla, Miriam Kurland, Marge Schneider, Dave Schneider, Ruth Fournier and Paula Zeiner.

Two and a half percent was more than I expected but less than a young, good-looking, articulate, self-assured candidate would have received. I saw and heard myself enough times to get an impression of the candidate, and I definitely don’t have star power. I’m grateful to have had a part in the historic step we Greens took, but my modest accomplishment tells me that we should begin recruiting now for next time. I believe the First District returns prove that good writing can net you about 2% of the vote. Good hair is another matter altogether.

This entry was posted on Monday, November 10th, 2008 at 10:14 am and is filed under Green Party.