Rocky Anderson launches presidential campaign at sparse gathering
Washington • The founding members of the Justice Party seek to dismantle the nation’s two-party system, eliminate the influence of corporate money in politics and place former Salt Lake City Mayor Rocky Anderson in the White House.
And if they are somehow able to achieve any of these wildly ambitious goals, they can look back fondly on a humble beginning.
Fewer than 30 people attended the launch of the new political party on Monday. Most either gave a speech, organized the event or are related to someone involved. No TV crews were present. The only cameras were held by supporters.
The meager turnout didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of those who believe the growing public dissatisfaction with Washington and Wall Street will help them create a lasting political movement to the left of the Democratic Party; a party that would support a government-regulated health care system, slash military spending and push policies to combat climate change.
But first, the Justice Party wants to see a constitutional amendment curbing corporate money in politics and limiting the amount wealthy people can give to candidates.
“We the people are powerful enough to end the perverse government-to-the-highest-bidder system sustained by the two dominant parties,” Anderson said. “We are here today for the sake of justice — social justice, environmental justice and economic justice.”
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