Oil, tobacco debate Jan said he was surprised when Bock said she would accept money even from oil and tobacco companies. However, some believe that Green candidates will not likely have many corporate donors because of the party's progressive stance on environmental, labor and other issues. The party is not a good investment for them. They have a whole lot more invested in major parties and major party agendas. But keeping her seat is definitely not going to be by accident.
Many Greens balk at the idea of taking certain special interest money, regardless of circumstances.
Davis Mayor Julie Partansky, a former Democrat turned Green, said she would never consider taking money from oil, tobacco and other companies whose activities conflict with the party's philosophy. I personally wouldn't do that. I don't think all corporations are bad. There are certainly some good ones that you can accept money from in good conscience. But certainly not tobacco.