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Nader, McKinney Confirm Presidential Debate Attendance

Progressives will hold their own Presidential debate here this Sunday when former presidential candidate Ralph Nader, Democrat-turned-Green Rep. Cynthia McKinney and others on the Green Party Presidential ballot Feb. 5 will participate in what is being billed as "A Presidential Debate That Matters."

The Debate will be held Sunday, Jan. 13, at 2 p.m. at the Herbst Theater/Veterans Memorial Building, 401 Van Ness Avenue, according to John Morton of the Green Presidential Debate Committee.

Ex-Rep. McKinney, former Green Party presidential candidate Nader (an undeclared candidate), university Hip-Hop professor Jared Ball, environmental engineer Kent Mesplay and actor/union organizer Jesse Johnson Jr. are confirmed as participants.

"Peace Mom" Cindy Sheehan will co-moderate the debate with former President of the SF Board of Supervisors Matt Gonzalez. Other co-hosts include San Francisco Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi, KPFA anchor Aimee Allison and Board of Education member Mark Sanchez.

"This is an opportunity for those opposed to the war, who support healthcare for all and who want to address global warming to hear from the most progressive Presidential candidates in the U.S. today," said Morton.

For more information go to http://www.acgreens.org/debate.