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An Interview with Cindy Sheehan: The Antiwar Movement and Independent Politics
By Joshua Frank (about the author) Page 2 of 2 page(s)
I don't think the PDA is hurting the antiwar movement because I don't think they have enough consolidated power to affect it one-way or the other.
Frank: It seems to me that working to reform the Democratic Party, like the PDA, sidelines other issues. Most importantly right now, the war effort. I guess you don't agree?
Sheehan: I think it will take all of us working for all kinds of issues; the PDA can focus on their piece. I will continue to focus on mine just like you will continue to focus on yours.
Frank: Who are the peace candidates you are supporting this year?
Sheehan: So far I have supported three who ended up losing in the primaries: Marcy Winograd, Jonathan Tasisni and Christine Cegelis -- all of whom are Democrats, first two up against pro-war incumbents. I have also supported Jeanne Cricenzo, a Democrat, Malachy McCourt for Governor of New York who is a Green and Michael Berg and Todd Chretien, both of whom are Greens. Kevin Zeese of Maryland who is an independent candidate. And most recently I told Howie Hawkins, who is running against Hillary Clinton in New York as a Green, that I would support his antiwar campaign.
Frank: I've heard a rumor that you may be looking to start your own third party. Is that true?
Sheehan: Yes, it is true. I think that to save our democracy our country needs a viable and credible third party. This nation was founded on rule by a few rich white males, and for all intents and purposes, we are still ruled by a corporate elite.
We need a third party that will represent all the people, not just the wealthy.
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