Asking Jim

I’ve seen a few links stating that the Green Party old guard¹ supports one candidate or another in the leadership race. As someone who lives a dozen blocks away from the central office, and periodically drops in to volunteer, I have to say that every employee that I’ve spoken to has made a point of not supporting any of the three candidates.

Of course, I can’t find the links to the allegations of tacit support. But I did email the current leader², Jim Harris, to ask him who he is supporting. My original question:

Hi Jim,

I’ve seen a few postings on the Internet saying that you support David Chernushenko’s bid for leadership, and that you are not supporting Elizabeth May. Is that the case?

I’m asking because I thought that you weren’t going to endorse any one candidate, and I’d like to get the truth from the source.

If you don’t mind, I’m going to post your response to my blog: it’s at http://www.piepalace.ca/blog.

thanks,
e

In his usual style, Mr. Harris responded:

Dear e

Thanks for your email — and thanks for asking.

The Internet may be the primary breeding ground for rumours… (just a theory.)

David and Elizabeth are both EXCEPTIONAL candidates — and I am supporting both:

Financially I’ve donated equally to both campaigns – and was one of the first donors to both campaigns;

I’ve offered to answer any questions either candidate ask of me and provide advice as requested;

What more can I say? I think both Elizabeth and David are FANTASTIC!

Jim

Of course, if you see the shadowy hand of conspiracy behind every action, this only proves that the Illuminati are setting the world agenda…

Footnotes

In my experience, the Green Party doesn’t have much of a old guard. There isn’t really an old boys club (other than a self-selecting group of the volunteers who have enough time to do the work), nor is there a shadowy group of people calling the shots. Unless, dear reader, they are so shadowy that they are undetectable to the naked eye. (back)
He is reachable at: leader at greenparty period ca. Not exactly a hard man to find. (back)