By NYC IMC

Days before the Green Party is scheduled to announce their official nominees for the 2008 Presidential Election, Cynthia McKinney has selected NYC-based activist Rosa Clemente to be her Vice President. Clemente, born in the South Bronx, is a graduate of SUNY Albany and Cornell University.

Following the announcement, Clemente released the following statement: "I am honored and excited to accept this invitation to run with Cynthia McKinney. Cynthia McKinney is a hero to me and many others across this country and around the world for her courage in standing up to George Bush while the Democratic Party establishment caved.

"This campaign is the opportunity the Hip-Hop generation has been working for. This is our time to address the issues affecting our communities – rising unemployment, the high cost of food and housing, a lack of quality public education and access to higher education, the prison-industrial complex, and unaccountable corporate media. These issues are not being addressed by either the Republican or Democratic nominee. "I choose to do this, not for me, but for my generation, my community and my daughter. I don't see the Green Party as an alternative; I see it as an imperative. I trust that my Vice Presidential run will inspire all people, but especially young people of color, to recognize that we have more then two choices. Together, we can build the future we've been wanting."

For more information and past coverage of Rosa Clemente, see the links below:

Green Party || Cynthia McKinney's Presidential Website || Rosa Clemente's website || Indy Blog Post on Rosa Clemente || Press Release and link to Audio Discussion || Article from Independent Political Report

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