George DeCarlo

July 22, 2008 - 12:44pm

Nader-less Greens troubled by little traction

Although they number only 1,000 registered and dues-paying members, no longer have the heft of Ralph Nader in their midst, and can’t and won’t raise money to compete with the mainstream parties, the New Jersey Green Party insists it’s still relevant.

Nick Mellis of Lawrence Township, who in March succeeded George DeCarlo as the party’s state chairman, returned from Chicago ten days ago, where the Greens nominated former U.S. Rep. Cynthia McKinney (D-Decatur) for president.

"We had a very successful convention," says Mellis, though he notes that in New Jersey the party "is experiencing growing pains," and unfortunately not fielding a U.S. Senate candidate this year.

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Who is the best State Party Chairman in New Jersey

Patricia Armstrong, Conservative Party
2%
Joe Cryan, Democratic Party
46%
George DeCarlo, Green Party
6%
Ed Forchion, Legalize Marijuana Party of South Jersey
19%
Lou Jasikoff, Libertarian Party
3%
Lowell Patterson, Constitution Party
1%
Tino Rozzo, Socialist Party
2%
Tom Wilson, Republican Party
21%
July 24, 2007 - 10:10am

DeCarlo committed to the Greens, with Nader or without him

George DeCarlo of Berkeley Heights, chair of the State Green Party, says it’s likely Princeton graduate and public advocate Ralph Nader will again be the Green Party’s nominee for president in 2008, with former U.S. Rep. Cynthia McKinney of Georgia as the party’s nominee for vice president.

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