lpetrich
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The original one was the People's Party (United States) in the late 19th cy.
But recently, former NY-12 challenger Lauren Ashcraft teased us about something with her Twitter feed.
Lauren Ashcraft on Twitter: "Exciting announcement tomorrow! " / Twitter - Aug 20
She clarified.
Lauren Ashcraft on Twitter: "ITS OFFICIAL! I can spill the beans on my “big announcement!” I’m going to speak at the @4aPeoplesParty convention!
I’m so honored and excited! Please all come and watch!" / Twitter
noting
Movement for a People’s Party on Twitter: "BREAKING: @mrdannyglover and @ChrisLynnHedges will speak at The People's Convention.
They will be joined by former Democratic congressional candidates.
More than 12,000 people have registered for what is becoming a watershed moment in American politics. https://t.co/ZMjN8vJl6N" / Twitter
noting
Danny Glover, Chris Hedges and former progressive Democratic Party candidates speak at People's Convention
The Ocala Demands laid out the Populist platform: collective bargaining, federal regulation of railroad rates, an expansionary monetary policy, and a Sub-Treasury Plan that required the establishment of federally controlled warehouses to aid farmers. Other Populist-endorsed measures included bimetallism, a graduated income tax, direct election of Senators, a shorter workweek, and the establishment of a postal savings system. These measures were collectively designed to curb the influence of corporate and financial interests and empower small farmers and laborers.
But recently, former NY-12 challenger Lauren Ashcraft teased us about something with her Twitter feed.
Lauren Ashcraft on Twitter: "Exciting announcement tomorrow! " / Twitter - Aug 20
She clarified.
Then on Aug 25, she made her announcement.This announcement is not an announcement about me running for anything right now lol. Love you all and I appreciate your support for my future camapaigning!
Please forgive me - it will be announced Monday then I can share
Timing is something out of my control but can not wait to share
Well... I’m learning a lot of lessons about pre-announcing exciting things lol. I hope you’ll all forgive me when I can finally say it, whenever that is (I won’t estimate it anymore)
Lauren Ashcraft on Twitter: "ITS OFFICIAL! I can spill the beans on my “big announcement!” I’m going to speak at the @4aPeoplesParty convention!
I’m so honored and excited! Please all come and watch!" / Twitter
noting
Movement for a People’s Party on Twitter: "BREAKING: @mrdannyglover and @ChrisLynnHedges will speak at The People's Convention.
They will be joined by former Democratic congressional candidates.
More than 12,000 people have registered for what is becoming a watershed moment in American politics. https://t.co/ZMjN8vJl6N" / Twitter
noting
Danny Glover, Chris Hedges and former progressive Democratic Party candidates speak at People's Convention
Said Ashcraft: “Time and time again I have seen the Democratic Party leadership ignore the policies that the majority of Americans want and desperately need. By comparison, the People’s Party is the brand new party of truth-tellers, people who don’t pull their punches, people whose goal is to better the lives of everyday people.”