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COBB/LaMARCHE 2004 NEWS RELEASE Contact: Blair Bobier, Media Director at 541.752.3322
or 414.364.1596 Green Party VP Candidate Questions Commitment of Other Parties PORTLAND, ME -- Green Party VP Candidate Patricia LaMarche today outlined one of her primary goals for the Cobb/LaMarche campaign-focusing on family issues such as a living wage and accessible and affordable health care-and questioned the commitment of Republicans and Democrats to the health and well being of a majority of America's citizens: women. "It is more than a coincidence that these two parties do not have a woman on the ballot in the presidential race," said LaMarche. "I think this is an indication of why issues so important to women--such as affordable and accessible health care and respect and equality in the workplace -- aren't addressed by either of these parties that are funded by the insurance and pharmaceutical companies. The Cobb-LaMarche campaign welcomes the opportunity to re-open dialogue and debate issues that every American woman and working family face today." "As a single mother who has witnessed the twin obstacles of unlivable wages and unattainable health care coverage, I believe Pat brings a unique, 'real life' perspective to the debate and one that is shared by a majority of working Americans," said LaMarche's running mate, Green Party presidential candidate David Cobb. LaMarche has spent many years advocating for issues important to working families such as universal health care, a living wage and higher education incentives for income-eligible high school graduates. The driving force in both her personal and political careers has been to provide a healthy life and better future for her children -- and all children. "Unlike our Democratic and Republican opponents, Green Party presidential candidate David Cobb and I support universal, single-payer health care under a national insurance plan which would be administered locally and privately delivered," said LaMarche. "Currently, the United States spends more money on health care with fewer people covered than any other nation. This is a broken system which needs a complete overhaul," said LaMarche. Patricia LaMarche was nominated as the Green Party's vice presidential candidate at the party's national convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 26, 2004. More information: search: elct |