IL: Rich Whitney, Green Candidate for Governor, Grab's Media's Attention with Unique Campaign Strategy

From WJDB:

The Green Party candidate for governor is using the state's public transit systems to push a green agenda.  Rich Whitney is in the midst of a nearly 700-mile tour of the state, which he is traveling exclusively by rail and bicycle. He hopes the journey will draw attention to the need to upgrade the state's public transit infrastructure, and lessen Illinoisan's dependence on cars.

Whitney says he believes fewer people driving cars will benefit the state in a number of ways. Fewer injuries due to accidents, healthier people and less emissions top that list. He also says upgraded rail systems in cities across the state will mean more jobs. Whitney is also pushing a progressive income tax structure for the state. He says that would help balance the budget and take the burden of the middle and lower class. This is Whitney's second run at the governor's office. He ran as a third party candidate in 2006, gathering more than 300-thousand votes.