Some readers will perhaps recall assertions that the Green Party had an effect on the 2000 election. It is then possibly of mild interest to ask where they have gone since. Yes, I do recall the pile of numbers is largely of interest to accountants.
This article began for a different venue as a comparison of Green and Libertarian Party spending and income patterns. Greens seem to be thrifty and efficient in their spending. Where do they spend their money?
What instead became apparent is the that Green Party, or at least their national operation, is in serious decline. We are looking at numbers for their National Committee as it has existed for many years.
GREEN PARTY OF THE UNITED STATES - C00370221
Total receipts, 2002 $496,944.69
Total receipts, 2003 $497,255.76
Total receipts, 2004 $464,791.25
Total receipts, 2005 $338,949.44
Total receipts, 2006 $332,752.28
Total receipts, 2007 $362,865.20
Total receipts, 2008 $413,499.54
Total receipts, 2009 $357,152.82
And now the bus goes off the cliff:
Total receipts so far, 2010 $203,006.85
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