Ronald Daniels (politician) facts for kids
Ronald Daniels (born in 1942 or 1943) is a professor and a politician. He ran for President of the United States in 1992 as a third-party candidate. This means he was not from one of the two main political parties (Democrats or Republicans). He represented the Peace and Freedom Party in California. His running mate, who would have been Vice President, was Asiba Tupahache.
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Who is Ronald Daniels?
Ronald Daniels is known for his work as both a professor and a politician. He has spent many years teaching about politics and has also been involved in political campaigns. His goal has often been to bring new ideas and voices into American politics.
His Presidential Campaign
Running for President
In the 1992 U.S. presidential election, Ronald Daniels decided to run for president. He was a candidate for the Peace and Freedom Party, which is a smaller political party. His running mate was Asiba Tupahache. Together, they formed a "ticket" to try and win the election.
They appeared on the ballot in several states, including Iowa, Utah, and Wisconsin. In other states like Minnesota, North Dakota, and Michigan, people could vote for him by writing his name on the ballot.
Election Results
The Daniels-Tupahache ticket received about 27,949 votes across the country. This was a small percentage of the total votes, around 0.03%. Even though they didn't win, their campaign was noticed. They received support from some newspapers and various campus, labor, and political groups. Their ticket was one of only six to get endorsements from daily and weekly newspapers that year.
His Political Work
Before running for president, Ronald Daniels held important roles in other political organizations. He was the Executive Director of the Center for Constitutional Rights. This group works to protect people's rights under the U.S. Constitution.
He also served as the Executive Director of Jesse Jackson's National Rainbow Coalition. Jesse Jackson is a well-known civil rights leader and politician. Ronald Daniels worked on Jesse Jackson's presidential campaigns in 1984 and 1988, helping to manage the campaigns.
Teaching and Public Appearances
From 2007 to 2018, Ronald Daniels was a Distinguished Lecturer in Political Science. He taught at York College in Jamaica, Queens, which is part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system.
He also appears on television and radio shows to discuss public affairs. These shows, like Hannity & Colmes, talk about current events and political topics. This allows him to share his views and knowledge with a wider audience.
