Submitted by KJeroH, Sep 22, 2008 11:31

STATEMENT BY NEW YORK CITY COUNTY CHAIRS OF THE INDEPENDENCE PARTY ON THE ENDORSEMENT OF JOHN MCCAIN The Independence Party's cross-endorsement of John McCain is another example of the dictatorial way of the State Party and its Chair, Frank MacKay, conduct their business. Members of the State Committee, the body empowered to select a presidential nominee, were not informed or consulted. Last week, MacKay disrupted meetings of IP members who were democratically forming county committees in New York City, made up of 4,000 IP members. The New York City Independence Party is the only wing of the party with a true track record of independence and democratic participation. MacKay has taken the State Party from a pro-democracy force for political reform to a corrupt manipulation of people's desire for change. If Sen. McCain thinks that the State Independence Party is a symbol of independent thinking and activism, he is sadly mistaken. Signed by the Chairs of the NYC Independence Parties: Cathy L. Stewart - New York County; Robert Conroy - Kings County; Molly Honigsfeld - Queens County; Sarah Lyons - Richmond County

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