Nader Again Refuses Dems' Request He Quit :^(

[GreenPartyVoter]

I get his point, I really do. But I wish he would help get * out instead.

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WASHINGTON (AP) - Ralph Nader had a testy meeting Tuesday with black members of Congress and rejected their request that he quit the presidential race. At the same time, Arizona Democrats prepared to challenge Nader's qualifications to appear on that state's ballot as an independent candidate.

The developments reflect Democrats' increasing frustration with Nader and his potential to woo liberal votes away from John Kerry, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee.

Shouts could be heard from inside the meeting in the basement of the U.S. Capitol with more than a dozen Congressional Black Caucus members, including Nader's voice, in what proved to be a rancorous session. One female shouted, "You can't win," to which Nader shot back an inaudible response.

Some lawmakers stormed out of the meeting for a House vote and didn't return.

http://apnews1.iwon.com/article/20040623/D83CI0OG0.html

[NJmaverick]

1. Nader is as evil as george bush

He has aligned himself with very bad people! How ego will ruin even the best of men.

[still_one]

3. I agree, but believe if Nader is still in by the debates

Kerry should insist that Nader be part of the debates. It will show that Kerry is not afraid to debate anyone, and might attract Nader supporters...

[ShaneGR]

6. Uhhh, no.....

Bush vs. Kerry

1-on-1

[LoZoccolo]

8. No, he'll tell far-reaching lies...

...just like he is now.

Like:

- There is little difference between the two parties (wtf?).
- He'll take more votes from Bush* than Kerry (show me the poll Ralph).
- Gore would have started the Iraq war too (he was always against it).

I respect voters enough to let them not get exposed to these lies.

[Kahuna]

16. Right. He wants to debate to be a spoiler. Period.

No more of your lies and deceptions Ralphie.

[Kahuna]

15. There's not a dime's worth of difference between Nader and *.

Kerry should use this.

[meti57b]

2. Is there any doubt left in anyone's mind that nader is pro-bush?!

[Fenris]

4. What was it Jon Stewert said about him last night?

"Ralph Nader: You'll Understand When He's Dead."

That made me laugh for some reason.

[Jeff in Cincinnati]

12. I'll be rolling on the floor when it actually happens

Call me a "Repentant Nader Voter"

[ShaneGR]

5. Screw them, Nader's gonna push em back to the front of the bus...

Thanks Ralph! God, what a scum bag.

[LoZoccolo]

7. Nader is against the interests of the Congressional Black Caucus.

You saw it right here.

[gulfcoastliberal]

9. Ralph Nader is a sack of shit

He has undone all the good of his legacy. He will go down in history as a tantrum-throwing, hypocrite who cost America her democracy and actively helped to install a fascist dictator. No he's trying to make it 2 for 2. Way to go Ralph.

[Delano]

10. Maybe a better apprroach for dems would've been to say:

"Bring it on, Ralph! Kerry has more experience and will be a better president, and the American people will CHOOSE Kerry in droves,"

I'm not as worried about the Nader effect as the negative impression Dem pols BEGGING him to quit puts out. Looks like we're afraid to duke it out with nader.

Anyone know if the repukes asked Perot to quit?

[noiretextatique]

13. i have to agree with you about this

tbe man barely got 3% in 2000. the dems would be better off ignoring him.

[messiah]

11. Good

the war starts the true left has awakened.

[oasis]

14. Nader's delusions of granduer will not be hindered by common sense.