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Peace and Freedom Party
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Background
The Peace and Freedom Party was developed in the 1960's as a left-wing party that was against the Vietnam War.
They are currently still active in California.
They refer to themselves as "California's Feminist Socialist Political Party".
"The Peace and Freedom Party is an open, multi-tendency, movement oriented socialist party. We are united in our common commitment to socialism, democracy, feminism and unionism and our common opposition to capitalism, imperialism, racism, sexism, and elitism."
How do you feel so far about this party?
Elections
The PFP has had no success in Presidential elections.
Based on the background knowledge, why do you think they aren't successful?
Most well known candidates:
- Black Panther leader, Eldridge Cleaver - 1968 (37,000 votes) Cleaver was a crack cocaine addict.
- Native American Activist, Leonard Peltier - 2004 (ballot in one state, 27,500 votes) Peltier was an imprisoned cop killer.
- Comedic actress Rosanne Barr-2012 (ballot in 3 states 67,500 votes)
Questions:
- What do you think about their choices in candidates?
- What is the biggest obstacle to their electoral success?
- Based on prior knowledge about voters, do you think this party will gain more supporters in upcoming elections? Do you think they will gain new members based on their platform?