Go Nader

I don’t expect him to win but I wish him luck. The Dems were definitely doing this stuff in 2004.

Consumer advocate and 2004 independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader sued the Democratic Party on Tuesday, contending officials conspired to keep him from taking votes away from nominee John Kerry.

Nader’s lawsuit, filed in District of Columbia Superior Court, also named as co-defendants Kerry’s campaign, the Service Employees International Union and several so-called 527 organizations such as America Coming Together, which were created to promote voter turnout on behalf of the Democratic ticket.

The lawsuit also alleges that the Democratic National Committee conspired to force Nader off the ballot in several states.

Many Dems thought Nader killed Gore’s chances in 2000. Which may be true, but this is not a two party system. It’s only because of tactics both sides play, to block other parties, that we’re stuck with a limited buffet. Personally, I wish other parties were more robust. Alas, they tend to be anemic. And when we do get third party candidates, they are rarely worth consideration.

If it wasn’t for wacky Ross Perot, Bush 41 probably would have beat Clinton. If it wasn’t for Nader, Gore might have narrowly won.

Personally, I think its healthy to have more choices. I just wish they were better. 

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