There is a noticable lack of Third Party representation in the Virginia political blogosphere, so I'm making a point to pass along any relevant third party candidate news I come across.

According to a press release on Third Party Watch, Independent candidate for president Ralph Nader will be appearing in Richmond on July 12.

July 8, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Chris Driscoll, 202-360-3273, chris@votenader.org;
Local contact: John Wade, 804-432-1611

NADER TO HOLD RICHMOND, VA NEWS CONFERENCE AND CAMPAIGN RALLY, SAT., JULY 12

Ralph Nader will bring his Independent “Shift the Power” presidential campaign to Virginia, Saturday July 12. There will be a 12:30 p.m. news conference and a 1 p.m. Nader/Gonzalez campaign rally, both to be held at the Virginia Holocaust Museum, 2000 E. Cary St. Richmond, VA 23223. Suggested contribution: $10/$5 student.

Nader will also be appearing in Charlottesville the following day:

July 8, 2008
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Chris Driscoll, 202-360-3273, chris@votenader.org
Local Contact: Michael Green, 520-906-8661

NADER TO HOLD CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA NEWS CONFERENCE AND CAMPAIGN RALLY, SUNDAY, JULY 13

Ralph Nader will bring his Independent “Shift the Power” presidential campaign to Virginia, Sunday July 13. There will be a 1:30 p.m. news conference and a 2 p.m. Nader/Gonzalez campaign rally, both to be held at the Gravity Lounge, 103 South First Street, Charlottesville, Va. 22902. Suggested contribution: $10/$5 student.

Comical side note:  Do people really take time off from work to go to these rallies or are they supposed to be for the retired and unemployed only?