911Skeptic McKinney might run as a Green President

McKinney poised for political return

By MELANIE EVERSLEY -The Atlanta Journal-Constitution -6/5/03

Cynthia McKinney filed a candidacy statement for the 2004 House primary.

WASHINGTON -- Cynthia McKinney appears ready to try for a political comeback.

Records at the Federal Election Commission show that the former Democratic congresswoman from DeKalb County has begun filing paperwork that would allow her to run in her old 4th District seat, which she lost to fellow Democrat Denise Majette in the August 2002 primary. Majette went on to win the general election.

McKinney has filed a statement of candidacy for the 2004 House primary, and between Jan. 1 and March 31 reported more than $18,000 in operating expenses. She also listed a $657.35 donation from Georgia Power Co. to offset expenses.

Federal Election Commission records do not make it clear whether the expenses date from last year's campaign or are new.

McKinney -- who declined through a representative to be interviewed -- also continues to be touted as a possible presidential candidate for the environmental Green Party. Party members said McKinney, who served nine years in Congress, is second only to their 2000 nominee, Ralph Nader, as their choice for a presidential run.

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