By Steve Hopkins - 9/12/10

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Green and black are the new red

The Greens have put forth a viable candidate in the form of Howie Hawkins, who actually co-founded the party in 1986 and is second only to Ralph Nader in vote-pulling clout. The Green Party is trying to reposition itself as the true home for people who call themselves Liberals. and are fond of characterizing Democrats as sellouts to right-wing ideals, which they often are forced to contemplate when the voting public skews rural. Hawkins also predictably nailed the state Socialist Party nod.