McKinney, Others Held By Israel

Former Georgia Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney and most other members of a group of foreign peace activists seized at sea by the Israeli navy remain in custody after an attempt to run Israel's blockade of the Gaza Strip. In the latest attempt by activists to break a crippling two-year blockade of Gaza, a group called the Free Gaza Movement sent the ship loaded with humanitarian supplies and 21 activists and crew from Cyprus. McKinney formerly represented Georgia's Fourth District as a Democrat.

(Associated Press)

Barr: McCain's Gonna Lose Georgia, So Vote For Me

Libertarian Presidential candidate Bob Barr released a statement predicting Georgia's 15 electoral votes will go to the Democratic nominee Barack Obama.

This election clairvoyance comes on the heels of an Insider Advantage poll showing Obama with a one point percentage lead over Republican candidate John McCain. The poll is the first to show Obama with a lead over McCain in Georgia.

The same poll shows "other" candidates, including Barr, garnering 2 percent of the vote. So, as Barr predicts it's over for McCain in Georgia, he's telling conservative voters it's just beginning for his campaign.

"Georgia voters looking for a candidate who truly believes in limiting the size of government and reducing taxes should vote for Bob Barr and the Libertarian Party," Barr said.

And, of course, if those three candidates don't do it for voters, there's always Cynthia McKinney.

McKinney is Green Party presidential nominee

Former Georgia Democratic Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney has been officially installed as the presidential nominee for the Green Party. Delegates wrapped up their national convention in Chicago over the weekend. The 53-year old McKinney previously served six terms representing DeKalb County's 4th Congressional district.

Cynthia McKinney Runs For President

Former Georgia congresswoman Cynthia McKinney is running for president as a member of the Green Party. She says the party shares her views on ending the Iraq war, protecting the environment and other issues.
McKinney served five terms in Congress before losing her seat to fellow Democrat Hank Johnson last year.
McKinney moved to northern California this year and registered to vote as a Green.
McKinney's name will appear on ballots in California, Illinois, Arkansas and several other states holding presidential primaries on Februrary 5th,
She is one of seven presidential candidates, including Ralph Nader.

Former Congresswoman on presidential run

McKinney at "School of the Americas" protest in November, 2007. (File photo/Dave Bender)

Former Georgia congresswoman Cynthia McKinney stopped in Wisconsin today as part of her run for president. McKinney is seeking the nomination of the Green Party, which gained fame when Ralph Nader ran as its candidate for president in 2000. McKinney, who served five terms in Congress as a Democrat representing a district east of Atlanta, said she is pushing a "true peace" agenda and advocating "radical common sense."