Having borne all but constant comparisons to 2000 presidential candidate Ralph Nader, Green Party candidate Peter Camejo has been under nearly constant pressure from his party ‹ as well as Democrats ‹ to drop out of the recall race, and the Guardian applauds him for steadfastly refusing.

Camejo is taking advantage of a good opportunity to promote the platform and perspectives of the Green Party. If the party is ever to win a major election, backing out of races to promote the Democratic ticket is definitely not the solution.

Camejo has proven to be passionate and intelligent during his campaign, holding his own in debates and bringing true credibility to the Green platform. His presence has certainly helped to combat the stereotypes regarding his party, fighting the long-standing labels of hippy and tree-hugger.

The Green Party could not have asked for a better representative. Considering that Camejo¹s ratings have perpetually been within the margin of error of nearly every poll, a vote for him is unlikely to change the outcome of the Arnold vs. Cruz battle.

But for all that he¹s done to prove his integrity and validate his party, Camejo¹s sometimes extreme left-wing views will always keep him on the fringe and almost certainly prevent him from being a key contender.