‘A Presidential Debate That Matters’ in San Francisco Today

Progressives are holding their own Presidential debate in San Francisco today when former presidential candidate Ralph Nader, Democrat-turned-Green Rep. Cynthia McKinney and others on the Green Party Presidential ballot Feb. 5 will participate in what is being billed by the party as “A Presidential Debate That Matters.”

The debate is being held at the Herbst Theater/Veterans Memorial Building, 401 Van Ness Avenue.

Ex-Rep. McKinney, former Green Party presidential candidate Nader (an undeclared candidate), university Hip-Hop professor Jared Ball, environmental engineer Kent Mesplay, actor/union organizer Jesse Johnson Jr. and Texas political organizer Kat Swift are confirmed as participants.

“Peace Mom” Cindy Sheehan will co-moderate the debate with former President of the SF Board of Supervisors Matt Gonzalez. Other co-hosts include San Francisco Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi, Richmond Mayor Gayle McLaughlin, KPFA anchor Aimee Allison and Board of Education member Mark Sanchez.

“This is an opportunity for those opposed to the war, who support health care for all and want to address global warming to hear from the most progressive Presidential candidates in the U.S. today,” said John Morton of the Green Presidential Debate Committee.

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