Political Wire of October 24 reports on two new gubernatorial polls, both of which show significant gains for Green Party gubernatorial nominees. In Illinois, a SurveyUSA poll shows Democratic 44%, Republican 34%, Green 14%, other and undecided 8%.
In Maine, a poll (the pollster is not identified) shows Democratic 42%, Republican 34%, Green 9%, independent legislator Barbara Merrill 12%, other and undecided 3%.
In both states, “party” is defined as a group that polls 5% for Governor. Greens already have that status in Maine, and they appear likely to gain it for the first time in Illinois.
I believe the Maine poll is by SurveyUSA as well.
This is the year to vote “NO” on the two old parties.
This is the year to vote for ANY of the new parties, even if one is in basic disagreement with a particular party’s positions.
At least the new parties are honest; at least the new parties are trying to encourage all the people to participate.
This is exciting news. This along with the GA Libertarian candidate doing as well as they are could do third party candidates alot of good if they can retain these sorts of numbers on election day.