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February 25, 2008
Posted: 05:00 PM ET
FROM CNN’s Jack Cafferty: Some people just won’t take “no” for an answer. Consumer activist Ralph Nader is planning his 4th consecutive bid for the White House – fifth if you count his 1992 write-in campaign. Nader says he’s running as a third-party candidate because he wants the chance to improve our country by fighting back against big money and special interest groups. He thinks most people are disenchanted with both the Democratic and Republican parties because of the Iraq war and the state of our economy. And he’s right, but they are also disenchanted with Ralph Nader – as evidenced by his 0-5 record in presidential runs. In addition, many Democrats still blame Nader for Al Gore’s loss in 2000. Being tone deaf, Nader rejects the idea that he’s a “spoiler” candidate. He says voters won’t choose a “pro-war John McCain.” Note to Ralph: voters won’t choose you either. Last time out Nader corralled a whopping 0.3% of the vote. Democrats Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama were quick to make it seem like Nader’s announcement wasn’t such a big deal. Clinton says that it’s not helpful to whoever the Democratic nominee is, but it’s a free country. Obama called Nader a “singular figure in American politics”, but also dismissed him, saying 8 years ago Nader thought there was no difference between Al Gore and George Bush. Here’s my question to you: Ralph Nader says he’s running for president again as a third-party candidate. What effect will he have on the race? Interested to know which ones made it on air?
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