Ralph Nader recently (October 31) filed a lawsuit against the DNC (Democratic National Committee) last week against unfair campaign practices that sought to undermine his own campaign. Much of Nader's frustration in the 2004 campaign was apparently a result of the DNC's ability to undercut his campaign in the Democrats efforts to bid John Kerry for Presidency in the election of 2004. We have yet to find out for sure if Nader will be a presidential candidate in the 2008 Presidential Election.
In an interview with the New York Times back in June, Nader stated that he would wait until fall to make his decision on whether or not to run. Its fall and there is still no sign of Nader just buzz about him potentially running. As is seen in his lawsuit against the DNC their is much hostility between Nader and the Democratic party who, he feels, seek to eliminate his campaign in order to maintain voter who might otherwise have strayed to the Consumerist, Nader Green party. Despite complaints from some Democrats who feel that Nader takes away votes from Democratic Candidates, we'll have to wait and see if Nader's consumerist policy and personal conflict with the Democrats lead to him announcing his candidacy.
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Good start on Nader. Most likely, Nader will play a backseat role during the period leading up to the primary season. However, there are some great online resources. Watch his Website and see what issues they are bringing up. There's an active Draft Ralph Nader movement as well. And Nader never stops moving--he's always on a speaking tour and always saying something interesting about what's going on the world today. Check out his speaking schedule and then check local newspapers to see what he said. I'm sure you'll find plenty of stuff on him!
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