

This control by the corporate government over our political government is creating a widening "democracy gap."Īctive citizens are left shouting their concerns over a deep chasm between their government and themselves. Over the past twenty years, big business has increasingly dominated our political economy. A crisis of democracy in our country convinces me to take thisĪction.

Today I wish to explain why, after working for years as a citizen advocate for consumers, workers, taxpayers and the environment, I am seeking the Green Party's nomination for President. Originally delivered February 21, 2000, Washington, D.C. Announcing His Candidacy for the Green Party's
