A Green Governor?

For those of you out there who were wondering what perennial candidate Howie Hawkins would be running for this year, wonder no more. Howie has made his intentions known. His eyes are on the big prize this fall: the Governor’s Mansion. Watch the video of the announcement below.

The likelihood of Howie’s quest to be Governor of New York State being successful is basically zero. A third party candidacy isn’t going to cut it in a statewide race this year, especially in a race that Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is expected to dominate. Howie’s goal, however, is not a lost cause. If Mr. Hawkins can manage 50,000 votes statewide on the Green Party line as a gubernatorial candidate, the Green Party will remain on the ballot for the next four years, making it easier for Green Party candidates to gain ballot access in other races throughout the state. Just to remind everyone, Howie received more than 50,000 votes on the Green Party line when he ran for U.S. Senate, so his ability to solidify the Green Party’s position on the ballot is not out of the question. We wish him well.