A challenge to Hillary from the left

I would love to see a challenge to Hillary Clinton mounted from the left within or outside the Democratic Party. But it would have to emerge from a united coalition of groups representing every aspect of the movement at the current time, who were willing to - at least temporarily - put aside their differences. I don't, however, think that it can be done by an individual acting on his/her own. It particularly can't be done by a white man acting alone.

These thoughts were provoked by this note from Steve Greenfield (see below) to Chelsea Neighbors Against the War:

I would like to start some discussion with peace activist groups about my planned primary race against Hillary Clinton.

I would also appreciate it if you could circulate this to any interested persons and groups.

Thanks.

Steve Greenfield
New Paltz, NY
http://us.f330.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=bicyclesax@earthlink.net
(845) 255-2516

Greenfield is interviewed by a reporter outside the Ulster County Board of Elections (no photo credit)
From the Woodstock Times: "The once fiercely Green, third-party candidate for Ulster County legislator, Steve Greenfield, announced this past week that he is switching parties. Not only did Greenfield announce that he would change his political enrollment at the Board of Elections in Kingston from Green to Democrat, but he also declared his candidacy for the United States Senate in 2006 -- with plans to specifically target senator Hillary Rodham Clinton in the Democratic primaries."

Here's what greenfield had to say to the Woodstock Times [much of which I agree with, but keep in mind the caveats I stated above-Dan]

"...Senator Clinton,... he believes, "has just parroted the Conservative agenda every step of the way.

"Hillary Clinton, while masquerading as a Democrat is pro-war, pro-Patriot Act, pro-troop escalation in Iraq, pro-corporate welfare, pro-Indian Point...her political spectrum runs the gamut of the prevailing and destructive Conservative views...so what voters will get, if someone like myself doesn't challenge Clinton, are two very wealthy, very accomplished, very bright middle-aged woman candidates who share the same views and are both pro-choice," he said during his press conference at the Board of Elections. "This does not represent the millions of Democrats, 80 percent the latest polls showed in New York who are anti-war and pro-peace! This does not represent the majority of Democrats who are against the portions of the Patriot Act that violate the Constitution, or who are against corporate welfare and want to see Indian Point closed down for public safety. I will offer those Democrats a real choice. Hillary Clinton's stance on almost every critical issue facing this country seems to come straight from a Karl Rove press release!"


Greenfield, 44years old, graduated from Columbia College with a degree in economics. He has been a college fundraiser, computer consultant and database manager. He is a professional musician. He is married with two daughters, resides in New Paltz since Feb. 2001, and is previously from New York City. He has been a member of New Paltz Greens since March 200.