From wealthy Greenwich, COnnecticut (home of the Bush claN):


Richard Duffee, who has spent much of the past two years pushing for the President and Vice President to be impeached, will appear on the 4th Congressional District ballot as the Green Party candidate.
In his campaign announcement, topping the list of Mr. Duffee's platform is his demand that the U.S. fully comply with international law — including allowing the International Criminal Court to prosecute President Bush, Mr. Cheney and other members of the administration for war crimes.



While many think there is not enough time to start impeachment proceedings, Mr. Duffee said in a Tuesday interview, he disagrees. "If we don't impeach them, we are giving up on our nation," he said, pointing out that after the new Congress is in session, there are 16 days with President Bush remaining in office.

Mr. Duffee, who is a teacher, lawyer and poet, was the Green Party candidate for Congress in 2006. But he dropped out of the race in late October to endorse Democrat Diane Farrell who lost to incumbent Republican Christopher Shays. This time, Shays is also being challenged by Democrat Jim Himes of Cos Cob.

That will not likely happen this time. Remy Chevalier, Mr. Duffee's campaign manager, said if the Green Party gets enough support in this election, the party would appear on future ballots without the nearly 3,000 signatures it needed this year.

While Mr. Chevalier said he likes Mr. Shays (particularly his record on the environment) and is working with the congressman's staff to create more green collar jobs in Fairfield County, he said Mr. Shays is wrong on a lot of issues. And he doesn't know Mr. Himes well.

"The two party system is turning purple," Mr. Chevalier said Tuesday, urging alternative views be heard.

"I think we will be able to participate in the debate this year, we have crossed the hurdles with the League of Women Voters," Mr. Chevalier said. "Richard is an extraordinary professional speaker. It would step things up and it would make a more interesting campaign. I don't think the Democrats or Republicans want an exciting campaign."

When contacted about Mr. Duffee's candidacy, Michael Sachse, spokesman for Mr. Himes said, "Chris Shays' support of George Bush's policies makes replacing him crucial. We hope Mr. Duffee and his supporters eventually join us in that effort. We can't afford to be divided with so much as stake."