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| 2003-12-03 | |
| Ralph Nader has not yet decided whether to make another run for the White House, but he’s authorized a new exploratory committee to raise money for a potential bid. The Nader 2004 Presidential Exploratory Committee was formed in late October as part of the consumer activist’s effort to gauge support for a run, said Theresa Amato, a committee director. The guy never learns. He’s the William Jennings Bryan of the 21st century. ``He is using it to test the waters,’’ said Amato, who served as Nader’s national campaign manager when he ran for president on the Karl Rove is "for". The new committee also has a Web site under construction, www.naderexplore04.org, which Amato said would debut ``very soon’’ and play a key role in raising money. Nader has said he would decide by the end of the year, but Amato said Tuesday an announcement is more likely to occur early next year. Nader did not return phone calls seeking comment. "I’m thinking, I’m thinking!" Part of his consideration is whether the major political parties decide to take his progressive agenda seriously. Nader has sent letters to Republican and Democratic party leaders urging more of a focus on issues such as universal health insurance and corporate fraud. Amato said Nader is still waiting to hear back from party officials. "Mr. Nader, I have Mr. Dean on line two!" But she cautioned against reading too much into the committee’s formation. ``Some other candidates have used it as the launching pad, but he’s using it to test the waters,’’ Amato said. ``He is not a candidate now.’’ At least he won’t be staying at the Four Seasons Hotel like Rev. Al. Nader won about 3 percent of the vote as the Green Party’s candidate in 2000, but many Funny how they never blamed Pat Buchanan for Florida.
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| Posted by:Steve White |
| #6 Where do I send my check? |
| Posted by: BH 2003-12-3 6:54:41 PM |
| #5 (Hysterical laughter) |
| Posted by: mojo 2003-12-3 6:31:34 PM |
| #4 The Presidential Season this year is going to be crowded: Two Libertarians and a couple of other loose cannons are planning on running. With Nader, possibly a couple of other left-wing loonies in the race, the entire ballot may be ten pages long. Most of these "candidates" are nothing but a waste of newsprint and ink (ole Al, anyone?). At least we'll be reminded of just how 'looney' the looney left is, and it's possible it may be entertaining from time to time. |
| Posted by: Old Patriot 2003-12-3 11:43:43 AM |
| #3 A most excellent development. For Bush, that is. If I were Karl Rove I'd fund this guy's campaign. |
| Posted by: Matt 2003-12-3 10:51:36 AM |
| #2 The only candidate who can take Howard Dean by the left flank. |
| Posted by: Super Hose 2003-12-3 4:57:17 AM |
| #1 But that's what this guy does. If your a presidential canidate, then you must run. |
| Posted by: Lucky 2003-12-3 2:09:57 AM |