Nader endorses Edwards

It’s been a big week for all of the candidates, especially Barack Obama after having won the democratic nomination in the late Iowa caucus. But now all eyes are on New Hampshire. With his recent endorsement of John Edwards on Hardball, Ralph Nader continues to play an indirect role in the upcoming elections. Nader said this of Edwards, the ‘third contending’ runner; “now has the most progressive message across a broad spectrum of corporate power damaging the interests of workers, consumers, taxpayers, of any candidate I have--leading candidate I have seen in years." What does this mean for Edward’s campaign? Well— considering more urgent news developments, Nader’s endorsement is probably in the back of voter’s minds, even fellow consumerists. Nader still maintains a strong influence on a minority of Americans and therefore the endorsement may in fact be a huge asset for Edwards as he heads out in the NH primary. Once again, Nader is exercising some of his political influence in hopes of furthering his political views. We may just have to wait and wonder just how far his ambitions take him in the next election.