August 23, 2015

Alternatives to Clinton: Rocky Anderson

Rocky Anderson got so disgusted with the Democrats that he went the third party route. But then so did Bernie and look where he is now. The Democrats could use some more candidates and he certainly would be a good one

Wikipedia - Ross Carl "Rocky" Anderson (born September 9, 1951) is an American attorney and politician. He served two terms as the 33rd mayor of Salt Lake City, Utah, from 2000 to 2008. He is the Executive Director of High Road for Human Rights. Prior to serving as Mayor, he practiced law for 21 years in Salt Lake City, during which time he was listed in Best Lawyers in America, [and] was rated A-V (highest rating) by Martindale-Hubbell

As mayor, Anderson rose to nationwide prominence as a champion of several national and international causes, including climate protection, immigration reform, restorative criminal justice, LGBT rights, and an end to the war on drugs. Before and after the invasion by the U.S. of Iraq in 2003, Anderson was a leading opponent of the invasion and occupation of Iraq. Anderson was the only mayor of a major U.S. city who advocated for the impeachment of President George W. Bush, which he did in many venues throughout the United States.

Anderson's work and advocacy led to local, national, and international recognition in numerous spheres, including being named by Business Week as one of the top twenty activists in the world on climate change,... and being recognised by the Human Rights Campaign as one of the top ten straight advocates in the United States for LGBT equality. 

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