He accepted the nomination and spoke briefly, saying he was carrying the values of the Green Party across the country as the major progressive movement of the campaign. He had already been in 38 states, forsaking no opportunity to find votes. He found that people feel they have lost control over what happens in their lives. Corporations and their indentured government allies control what is seen and heard. He urged the Maine Greens to keep their sights high, keep internal differences in perspective, and seek votes from everybody.
People are upset, no matter what their political persuasion.
Seek their votes. They will all pay their own way. There were no nominations from the floor. Volunteers were requested. The Bylaws requirement to elect the Co-Chair at the Spring Convention prevailed, and Morgen D'Arc and Audrey Marra nominated Ben Meiklejohn.