I had a lot of respect for Nader, but this is rather sad. This is the kind of actions and proposed changes that go nowhere.

"dissent is the mother of Ascent." yeah, and a decompose body is the mother of maggots

what a looser logic/philosophy

We've just seen Raul Castro confirmed as president of Cuba, and Americans are complaining about having more choice in our presidential election? Having just one more choice than Cuba, China, and North Korea is the ideal? It's distressing that that doesn't concern more people.

Nader was not the only third party candidate on the ballot in Florida in 2000; is the argument that none of them should have the right to run? Unless you belong to the Democratic or Republican party, you can't run for president? That's the logical next step of the majority of the comments on here.

And, sure, it's easy to scapegoat Nader–it's much easier to blame someone else when you lose. Gore should have wiped the floor with Bush; Kerry should have wiped the floor with him.

Finally, anyone who has bothered to learn anything about Nader knows he doesn't do this to stroke his ego. To say so is pure ignorance which can be easily remedied by opening up a biography.

Sounds like most don't want Nader in because he may take the vote away from Obama since most of you believe Hillary is out. The exit polls showed this to be true Obama is getting most of the independent vote.

Hillary is not getting much help from independent vote so this won't affect her as much, if she wins the nomination she has all her supporters not the independent vote. So Obama may be in trouble. This may have a whole different outcome of who is more electable. Even though it is probably to late for Hillary. If Nader would have come out earlier we may be looking at a whole new ball game.

Alot were saying if Hillary won then all the independents would vote for McCain well looks like now they will vote for Nader.

I LOVED the comment from someone above who said he refuses to vote for a MEDIA/OBAMA ticket. BRILLIANT comment! And I TOTALLY agree!! Like I (tried) to say above, the One and Only way I will vote for Obama, is IF HILLARY CLINTON WERE ON THE TICKET.

Ralph Nader put George Bush in the White House and many Americans hate him for that. I know it sure changed my opinion of him.

Ralph, buy a clue and go away. Far far away.

Ralph please go after Obama. The Media, alway cover for Obama, he need a good work-out.

A comment about CNN's "unfiltered" Ballot Bowl:

I am certain you won't print this, but I hope Wolf and others will read it. I was in the middle of listening to Hillary's speech in Rhode Island a few minutes ago, and you rudely disrupted it with your commentary. UNFILTERED… MY BUTT!

Please replay the entire speech so we and the rest of the world can hear her wonderful points on Obama's empty words. She has been holding back hoping not to make these points, but too many people are being Obamatized and she has a duty to point people to the truth. SO DOES CNN!!!

I think SNL made that pretty clear to the media last night, so it is time that the media listens, too. Get back to reporting and cut the slanted commentary please!!!

Mr. Nader is in fact a huge threat to the Democratic party and his running for office should not be taken lightly.
If Mr. Obama was to win the Democratic nod, the Republicans will take the office again. That is fact, he does not have the experience to back up his speech… Never done a thing for his state, never done a thing for our country, never even owned a business and only two years in public office… With that said, the fact that Mrs. Clinton supporters would majority vote McCain and Independents would vote Nader, the Democratic party is screwed…
We must put Clinton in or we are in for four more years of this crap!!!!

Most ego maniacs go away if ignored. Just don't give the attention he so badly craves and he won't do any damage this time. Last time he was the best thing that happened to Republicans.

the greatest friend of the Republicans enter the race!

Nader is an ego maniac that stole the election from Gore. Thanks for the war in Iraq Nader.

Nadir should start by being a governor or a senator before trying to win the White House. He should try to gain more experience in order to have a better chance to win the big race.

He would struggle to win position of a governor or senator, so how would he expect to win the White House? He doesn't. He just wants to help the republicans continue to dominate the White House policies.

We all know you're being paid off by the GOP, Nader.

I hope democrats will not be dumb enough to waste a vote on this guy again. People voting for him in 2000 is the reason the democrats lost the White House to the current administration. The current administration has ripped this country apart and placed us in an endless war in Iraq.

Gore lost to Bush by 500 votes in Florida in 2000. If Nadir had not been in the race, the democratic party would have controlled the White House. I hope democrats will not make the same mistake again this time around and vote for a candidate that has no chance to win and will help the republicans continue their current control.

Obama can not beat McCain. Wake up people!

Be wise, elect HIllary for the nomination. She picks Obama for VP, and they win by a landslide. Any other combination, and McCain is president.

I will vote for Hillary based on this analysis on March 4th in Texas.

on meet the press nader gave his reasons for entering the presidential race-listening to them,the list seemed the same that it has been for years and years. the only thing he left out was the corvair automobile! he is a plant for the republican party,and i mean just that……a plant.
he must be paid well by the republicans to disrupt the election. the republicans cannot duplicate the momentum for mccain that has been generated to barak obama. the other day they talked maybe they could get condi rice to team up with mccain. that would beat out the democrat ticket. it would be a black woman as a vice president. WOW! what a ticket that would be. well,back to nader,the republicans and nader have really stooped so very low.

Will someone PLEASE inform Nader that his ego has run off without him again and that his messiah complex can be found leaping around the Geriatric ward.

When will this guy pull his hand out of his shirt front and take off the Napoleon hat and go back to bed?

Time for a change in the country Ralph…and you aren't it!

OBAMA '08

Anything is a big welcome as long as it messes up or spoils Obama's presidency bid!

Al Gore lost in 2000 because he failed to win his own state of Tennessee.

Nader will blunt Barack's hype. Mahalo Ralph! Now all we need is Michael Bloomberg.

I will vote for anyone but the arrogant, self serving, pontificating, ego driven, control hungry baby Barack and his instant gratification mantra.

Re: Barack's Nader comment - Wow! Talk about the pot calling the kettle black!

Hillary the HOPE of 08

Hillary can do the hard work of reconciliation and restoration that is necessary for true forgiveness. This will bring real change

Well, if so many Hillary lovers hate Obama so much that they would vote for Nader if Obama wins,

then I will be just as ignorant and promise I will vote for Nader if Hillary wins.

So that just about guarantees the democratic party will self-destruct once again.

So . . . .

Long live the war in Iraq!
Long live no health care!
Long live inflation out-pacing our wages!
Long live tax cuts for the rich!
Long live the exporting of our jobs!
Long live our threatening of countries around the world with bombs and death!

Long live the republicans!!!

Welcome President McCain. Who should we attack first?

Ralph Nader is apparently seeking more attention for himself again. Instead of working with a candidate, working with other elected officials, working with people in various organizations around the country who want to see change, peace, and the economy turn around, Mr. Nader thinks he should attempt a last minute stab at the White House again. Why? His ego must be more prominent than his street smarts for doing stupid things.

This is just as sad and George W. thinking he did anything good in the last 8 years.

Woe is U.S.

Hillary is the candidate that can take on both and win. People better stop and rethink where they are trying to head in this election. There will be a lot of people expressing regrets if they do not.

Clinton is correct. Nader is an unwanted distraction and anyone who votes for him is handing the presidency over to the Republicans and allowing them to keep our men and women in Iraq for "maybe a hundred years," which according to McCain is fine with him. It's not fine with me; come on Texas and Ohio, let Clinton bring them home!

We have looked behind the curtain before and the Wizard is not a Wizard at all but an old man filling his balloon with more hot air.

Here we go again! We probably wouldn't be in the mess we are in now if he hadn't helped the Republicans in 2000. That didn't end up helping his cause. Despite his wonderful work, there comes a time when you need to put your cause before your own interests.

Now we have another old man joining McCain in the race. Is there no age limit?

Now at least there is a white man people can vote for on the left.

Ralph, stick with what you do best. And that's not running for Prez!

What a political waste of space!!! Why run? He must be a closet Republican. This can only help McCain, and hurt Obama.

Selfishness at best! Why does a man who know he stands no chance this late in winning the general election enter the race? For those democrats who say they'd vote for Nader should Obama win the nomination, keep in mind how your attitude epitomizes the divisive politics that has led this country to chaos. Please, do not vote out of spite.

For someone who has no chance of winning, Nader needs to just go away. I value democracy and open dialogue, but Mr. Nader is reaching the level of absurdity.

Why do so many Americans harbor such uninformed, immature views of Ralph Nader? It doesn't take much to understand that citizens have the right to vote for whomever they feel ought to hold office. How dare anyone criticize others for that.

Thank you Ralph Nader, I am an African American Democrat, but if Hillary Clinton does not win the Democrat nominee, I will definitely be voting for you. Thank you for giving me other options.

Who Cares!!

Oh, wonderful. The Great, Gangling Nebbish is in the race, the man who handed the White House to George W. Bush and then later had the audacity to call for his impeachment. I certainly hope the people who voted for him in 2000 have the common sense to rethink that choice.

you stupid man…..

Cant someone young, innovative, educated join the race? If Rolland Martin was to run for President i would get an American Citizenship just to come vote for him. He seem to have appetizing understanding of was at stake here for America and the World. Nader ?? Who will see Nader?

He's my choice if Obama becomes the nominee, I can't support a Media/Obama ticket.

I wonder if Mr Nader will be able to gather enough signatures to actually nominate him in his chosen states to satisfy FEC rules???

From the man who brought us Eight years of GW, the 2nd Gulf War, and two horrible supreme court justices, comes another self indulgent episode of narcissism.

What is his platform …recycling garbage. Isn't there an opening for President in Cuba? Let's send Nader there.

As a rule I like to give some respect to people who run for office, But this deserves NONE. Ralph Nader , who once had a voice that carried some significance is now a PATHETIC SHADOW of his former self. If CNN, FOX, NBC, CBS and ABC wants to do the rest of the world a favor.. IGNORE HIM!!! He is not worth the time PERIOD. He will have the same over all effect in this race as pouring a gallon of water would effect the height of an ocean …NONE. Some people just can't face the fact that their time has come and gone..Its pretty SAD…

I would never take this man seriously, He comes in halfway through the race..He is a fool …he is only helping republicans..He is paid by Republicans, and he knows it…..Jackie …(IOWA)

While I admire R. Nader's stance on the environment and his dedicated efforts on the behalf of American consumers, it's incredibly sad that his ego is such that he believes this race needs him. He helped George Bush in 2000 by taking votes away from Al Gore. Thanks a lot, Ralph.

When you vote for a 3rd party (like R. Nader) you are only helping the party you like least (Bush in 2000 and now McCain, in 2008).

If you really care for this county, Mr. Nader, please reconsider what you are doing.

I dont think he should run or anybody should run now because it would mess up Obama's chance of winning

this is an interesting developement. Obama will have his hands full with this. He will not only have McCain to deal with, but also Nader to the left of him. And if appears that Obama will be the proverbial "monkey in the middlle".

We shall see how the talented young politicial handles this new development. This will be an election that will be talked about for years and years to come.

Rlaph Nader is obviously working for the GOP as some type of operative. They see that Obama is virtually unstopppable, and may be the most popular candidate since JFK, and they call up old man Nader to shake things up a little. Lol..I actually feel bad for Nader, he has no idea what he's up against in Barack Obama. Obama will own him from day one, and at 74, Nader will be viewed as completely out of touch with average Americans. He's make a decent economic advisor to the Obama administration, but don't call us Ralph, we'll call you!
OBAMA 08!!!

I wonder how much Rove and the GOP paid this jerk to be a spoiler again? Unless he is retarded, he must know that he can never, ever win. He is viewed as a little unhinged by most of America.

Obama just lost the white house, THANK YOU Nader I will have someone to vote for.

Anyone but Obama 08

This guy is a republican in sheeps clothing.

Better alternative to Obama!

#1 enemy of this country.

if obama is the democratic candidate nader will have little to no effect on the democratic votes. if clinton is the democratic nominee, nader may be a factor, if not anything else but a distraction. nader may have had a chance at one time, but in this election cycle, nader offers little change.

Mr. Nadar..your insane…

Can we all just laugh this old guy off the political stage? He is at this time and place irrelevant, the only one who doesn't realize that is himself.

We can thank this old fossil who never had any chance of winning of being a spoiler and causing Democratic defeats in God knows how many past elections. He is an egotistic selfish old man.

CNN…..where was Hillary's comment on Nader entering the race??? Your bias is showing again. Not all of us care what Obama has to say.

I will vote for Nader if Obama wins the dem nom. If Obama puts Hillary on the ticket with him, then I willl vote Obama. (three times is the charm!)

Nader's so silly!
I don't care how much money the Republicans are paying him to enter the race, this will not stop Obama and his supporters from taking this nation back and putting the power back in the hands of the people!

here we go again…

It becomes clearer that the Republican will have another 8 years after Nader entered the race

Let the games begin.

Obama '08

Nader, please crawl back into the shadows…. there is no appetite for you.

I think I speak for most Americans when I say "Shut up already".

Let me edit my comment about voting for Nader if Obama wins the nom: If he (Obama) puts Hillary on the ticket with him, then I will vote for him.

While I think Nader has some great ideas and his intentions are in the right place, I feel that this mans ego needs to be checked.

I also feel that instead of jumping into the race now at this point he should have been campaining along side those he says aren't bring the message home. He should have to compete in the primaries and see how well his message is recieved.

I am in no way against a thrid party entering into this race. I actually welcome the fact that it could help bring many issues to light. But in this day and age there just isn't enough support there for any 3rd party to actually win and his running does steal support from the front running canidates.

I have one comment: If Obama wins the Democratic nomination, NADER IS MY MAN.

what the crap? really? he's going to run AGAIN? you'd think he would have moved on to something more realistic. like becoming kind of canada. or starting his own country.

The difference between Nader and Obama is that Obama wants to be president more than he really wants to change things and Nader wants to change things more than he really wants to be president. Nader's viabilty is without question as far as the green vote is concerned. He offers the authenticity of hope rather than the premised 'audacity of hope'.

Really - Ralph Nader is coming off as that little annoying kid who keeps on bugging you for more.

"oh pleeeeeze america vote for me I'll be your best friend foreeeeever!"

Perhaps we can convince him to campaign in the San Francisco Zoo Tiger Enclosure.

At least that would be slightly entertaining.

Nader just looks feeble. You time has come and gone, sir.

This is unfortunate. In a general election that is expected to be hotly contested, this will undoubtedly pull votes form the democratic nominee and help the republican candidate - the one least likely to have any policies that nader would want to see pressed. I just don't understand this guy's decision.

Oh for goodness' sa…

GO AWAY NADER.

Democracy is great! He will help to liberalize the issues.

Remember he never took votes from any party. Many of the people who vote for Nader are people who wouldnt vote otherwise.

Remember that Gore won that election..but failed to claim it.

Realize how Gore has been influenced by Nader

Nader running is good for Obama.

No. Go away Nader. Its 2000 all over again.

I think Nader is right. If the democrats cannot win this election, given the state of things and how people are feeling about Bush and his policies, they need to re-group and re-think what they are doing wrong.

The democrats have failed to have a good candidate for a while, that is why the past two elections, Bush won. Sorry, but Kerry hardly made a good candidate, and look at this year: the only good candidate, Edwards, dropped out! Democrats, wake up! Nader's voters would not necessarily vote for you.

Ralph Nader is a man whose time has come … and gone at least ten years ago.

Who is this guy and where did he come from? Whey is he trying to mix it up? Let hope he takes votes from McCain.

If Democrats lose the election because voters throw away good votes for the sake of a FOUR TIME LOSER like Nader, and we wind up with yet another Republican in the White House because of this, I'm going to personally hunt down Nader and smack him senseless with the first large piece of seafood I can find.

Go Hillary!!!!!!!!

What a surprise!

Hey the word is Hillary is the VP on the Nader ticket.

Can that be, can she run as a presidential and a VP at the same time?

I HOPE so that Will be CHANGE!

I really don't understand what this man thinks he will accomplish by entering the race. He will not win and he might just be a spoiler for the democrats, especially for Obama who normally get most of the independents votes.
He is a spoiler.

Shame on you Barack for criticizing one of our great American heros! Important pieces of legislation from the EPA to the OHSA. As Democrats we owe Nader our utmost respect and admiration. His record speaks for himself, Nader dedicated his entire life to further the issues that effect American people against greedy corporate agendas. While Obama has great potential, I don't think he can hold a candle next to Nader's record and accomplishments. I was an Obama supporter until I read this. Now I may just vote for Nader.

PS Nader has as much a right to run for President as anyone…in fact it is his duty as an American citizen if he feels that he is the best qualified for the job.

Can Nader really continue to try and hide his monumental ego behind his "little man" ideals? Ralph is no longer running for the little man; he's running for Ralph.

What a joke. I think a certain level of responsiblity for results of the 2000 election is on those who voted for Nader and we ended up losing crucial votes for Gore.

Hopefully he will fade into obscurity this time around.

WHY? What are Nadar's motives for getting into this race? Again, why?

ralph, ralph, ralph. the best thing the republican ever had for a
ace in the hole. are up the sleeve.
ralph and the democrats make k-street and the republicans look good.
looks like mccains a shoe in.

Hee is another protest vote angainst the Council of Foreign Relations and Corporate/Political Tyranny. It is a shame that this country remains more divided than ever. A hard rain's gonna fall.

Nader is a complete bonehead.

HE IS AN EGOMANIAC WITH AN INFERIORITY COMPLEX!

I really hope that people are tired of Ralph Nader by now, but unfortunately, I think there are still those ideological purists that will be drawn away from the Democratic candidate because of Mr. Nader's presence. If McCain wins in 2008 because of Nader, I think it will be safe to say that, ironically, Nader will be responsible for 12 years of policies that constitute the antithesis of his ideals. Thus is the cost of partisan purism, and I am deeply frustrated to see us going down this path again. Mr. Nader, please do us all a favor and sit this one out.

I have never had anything against Ralph Nader however i do question his ulterior motives. He hasnt even come close to getting the attention of millions of voters yet EACH and every presidential bid, hes decided to run. Look at his percentage points and every time hes dramatically low to even be taken seriously, so what is his ulterior motives.
If the republicans even think for minute his joining is good for him and bad for the democrats well heres reality:
THE REPUBLICANS WONT TAKE THE WHITE HOUSE
RALPH NADER WONT EVEN BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY
THE DEMOCRATS WILL WIN……………..IT INEVITABLE

Ralph Nader is nothing but a tired old man. This guy must be senile or something. I don't even know how he even got on meet the press. This man has had 18 months to jump in and give the world his opinions on what's wrong with the politics of today. I wouldn't let him engage in any of the debates to Hillary or Barrack. It's like Hillary and Barrack have been running the mile race, and they are on their last lap and Nader decides to put his SKECTERS on and say I’m in the race now. This is crazy! Dennis Kucinich had to take Nevada to Court to try and get into a debate. How the heck is this person feels that he deserves to be on the circuit this late in the game? Ralph Nader , there is no demand for you. If you felt that strong about running you should have put your hat in the ring 18 months ago. Please do us a favor, and go back to your little cave and don't come out. You have nothing at this point and time to offer the American people but more confusion. Everything that you talk about on meet the press you should have been saying 18 months ago. You have nothing to offer this country in these types of OLD TIRED POLITICS.. ONE OF THE REASONS WHY THERE ISN'T AN INDEPENDENT PARTY IS BECAUSE PEOPLE LIKE YOU AREN'T WILLING TO GO THE MILE… IF THE PEOPLE BELIEVED IN YOU!! YOU WOULD HAVE BEEN RECEIVING BIG DONATIONS FROM THE BEGINNING. YOU HAVEN'T YOU DIDN'T SO JUST GO HOME!!!!!!!

KENNY D

That is good news for the Left. Nader will hold the Democrats' feet to the fire and stop them from betraying their principles and moving to the center.

Welcome Ralph Nader. For those who are disenchanted with the race as it stands right now, you are giving us a way to participate in the electoral process without having to force ourselves to hold our noses and vote for the lesser of two evils. If Hillary Clinton does not win the primary, I would have either sat out the race or voted for McCain. Now I have another option. Nader may be a little more self important than I would like, but you can't dispute the good that he has done in his life. We can credit Nader for the creation of the EPA, OSHA, the Freedom of Information Act, the Safe Drinking Water Act, and a whole host of other platforms that have protected and educated the general public. I have nothing but the utmost respect for Ralph Nader, and I am grateful that he has worked to the benefit for all Americans for a life time, and I am grateful he is now giving me an alternative in the election.

Congratulations Nader,
You Just handed John McCain the presidency.

Oh boy another run for the president. Isn't this like his 20th time or something. Go away Nader you blow.

next govt is republician. Both obama and hillary should kiss it good bye their chances.

Rock on Ralph, if Clinton somehow gets the nom, you have my vote.

Please, Dear God, NO!!! It was bad enough when he screwed the elections for Democrats last time. Can't he get the message? He will NEVER win and his candidacy only serves to take votes away from legitimate candidates (usually the Democrat candidate). Someone needs to shoot this man off into space on a space probe for other life forms….and leave him out there permanently!

Nader belongs on Saturday Night Live, not CNN.

Ralph get thee to a padded cell!

CNN's Blitzer will finally have his wish: the Democratic dream ticket he's been advocating for. After Nader's spoiler effect in 2000 - most notably in Florida - and (pre-emptively) running again in 2004, the Dems will need a vote from every Obama supporter and every Clinton support that they can get in every state.

When you received less than 0.5% of the vote in the previous election on your fourth try, the only justification for running again is arrogance, ignorance, or, simply, as a gesture of thanks to the Republicans for their support during the 2000 and 2004 elections when you were George W. Bush's other running mate.

Ralph Nader is a great American and a personal hero of mine. But it pains me to watch him do this every four years. What has he accomplished through his Presidential bids besides personal fame?

This is the last thing the democrats need- and the best thing Republicans could wish for. But at the same time, i feel like Nader is right in saying- if the Democrats are going to win- they're going to win- he won't be able to take enough votes away from them.

He knows something…. Had Hillary won, I don't think he jumps in this contest. He knows a lot of the Democratic base does not want to vote for Obama (myself included). He also knows that a lot of the Republican base does not want to vote for McCain.

He also seems to know another "swiftboat" is coming, this time aimed at Obama. It already has started on the Republican News Network (FOX) that Obama refuses to wear his flag lapel pin and does not put his hand over his heart during the National Anthem (note: he does during the Pledge of Alligence).

He will not win, but odds are he will give McCain the White House by entering the race. A lot of people don't want to vote for McCain or Obama, he will screw up another election.

Mr. Nader,

What are you thinking? You are only wasting money, time and make disturbing to the election.
I hope you will reconsider you decision for this political rice.

Well, here we go again. . . as Nader pulls votes primarily from liberals, he has to know this hurts the chances of the Democratic candidate in November. Nader is largely responsible for the last 8 shameful years of American history - here's hoping he doesn't help the Republicans get 8 more!

Good now since clinton won't get the nomination I can vote nader- I may not agree with him on everything but at least he's more substantive than obama

The FIRST three questions Nader has to answer even before who is funding this debacle are.

1) Where the hell have you BEEN for the last 7 years after you put Bush in the Whitehouse?

2) What have YOU accomplished over that time?

3) Why have we not heard a PEEP from you during these times of Lead in childrens toys, Millions of autos being re-called or substandard equipment for the military or ANYTHING else in your CORE skillset of Consumer advocate????

You can't just show up for work once every 8 years to run for the office of the most powerful country on the planet and expect us all to take notice.

This poor man doesn't have a Clue.

That is all.

Oh for the love of humanity STOP IT

Nadar’s positions are not bad; however the reason he is running is more about ego than a concern for the American people. He has caused irreparable harm to this country - just ask all those who've lost a loved one in Iraq, a war waged by a president who otherwise would not have been in power had Nadar put the country’s interests ahead of his own. But even despite the tragedy that has come from his mistake he has not learned, he has not grown wise, and he is incapable of reading the tea leaves that indicate that the people of this nation are finally mobilized for change - change that does not involve Ralph Nadar, and therein lies the rub. Ralph Nadar is a man who at the end of his career, at the end of his life, is desperate to leave his mark on the eternal wall of oblivion, even at the expense and disregard of so many.

ENOUGH OF ALL THE CURRENT CADIDATES
WE DON'T NNED ANOTHER EDIOT TO ENTER
THEY ALL SUCKS, LIARS AND B.S.

THANK YOU

LOUIS
FROM CALIFORNIA

Gee, how long before this news item positively swims in posts. There's nothing much useful to say here. A handful of libertarians and unrealistically dreamy far-lefters will put forth intellectual and ethical defenses of why Nader's run is valid. And these types are generally defiant and impossible to reason with, to the bitter end. They're exasperating, like Nader, who seems to only heed himself. Ralph will dance some high concepts around, all in the realm of the mind. Meanwhile the VERY REAL vastly hurting realm of the tangible physical world, the fires burning underneath our feet, remain ignored. What you SAY pales to what you EFFECT. People are HURTING Ralph. Your high-minded egotism is as bad as that of George Bush. Reflect for a moment that, perhaps unwittingly, you are actually an idealog, every bid as dangerous as the far-right. And intentional or not, you have the effect of a Republican shill. As long as you insist on running, in the interest of all, and this country I love, I do not wish you well. I don't think America does either. Ralph, you have not cornered the market on smarts. Have some faith that Americans are not all a bunch of dummies that need your "leadership". Pack your high-minded "revelations" and go home. OK, pardon me. Better yet, roll up your sleeves, and actually DO something in the physical world to empiracally help people. Well, at 75, he's not likely to change or learn anything new. To all you good voters, don't complain, save your breath, just don't vote for the guy.

OH YEAH BABY!!! HILLARY SUPPORTERS WE'VE GOT THE ANSWER TO OUR PROBLEMS SHOULD THE DNC SCREW THIS ONE UP AND NOMINATE OBAMA FOR THE DEM TICKET. NADER IS A VERRRRRY STRONG SECOND CHOICE, AND THIS VERY WELL MAY BE OUR LAST CHANCE FOR A JEFFERSONIAN REVOLUTION UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF SOMEONE AS TALENTED AND INTELLEIGENT AS NADER. WHOO HOO!!!

HILLARY '08 IF NOT….NADER '08

We might as well just inaugurate McCain now and get it over with.

NO!!!!!!!!!!!

I officially dislike this man.

he should stop this …why does nader insist on ruining a sure win for the democrats in november… shame on him

Who cares!

If we think McCain is too old! This distresses me terribly. Just when the democratic party is getting it's legs under it, along come the "lets split the party and really give the Republicans a chance".
I see Nader could give some meat to the debates, so perhaps that will push Barack to let people see how his knowledge on foreign policy has been kept under wraps.
I've read his "The Audacity of Hope" and am amazed by his intuitive grasp on the complexity of foreign policy.
Hillary is intelligent. However, many "intelligent" people don't necessarily possess "good sense." I see a lot of Hillary's decisions reflecting that that is true.
Barack, on the other hand, reflects extremely good judgment as well as a hearty dose of common sense.

This guy is a complete waste of time. He's a moron.

Good, Nader, good! You are welcome in this race, and I hope you get on the ballot in every state. Just be sure to get really well organized so you can get out the vote!

Good slogan: More voices, more choices!

wow! I thought I had finally seen an election where this guy was not involved. Will wonders never cease? Maybe Al Gore will decide to run as well and instead of a three ring circus we can have a four ring one…

what is this man trying to prove?

please anyone who would vote for nader vote for obama. please

Ralph Nader at seventy- four is old in his thinking, and whatever pulse on the society he had in the past does not exist anymore. He can only paralyse the two democratic candidates running for president as he has done in the past two elections. Independents want a "good" change for the country, not "dissent", which in his case is about the same as an republican victory which will keep things at status quo. Rethink your running, please. jk

So, basically this is just a political fluff job…He has no chance of winning nor ever will. So he likes to be center of attention and blow the democrats chance to win.

A Repub in uhh, sheeps clothing. Yeah, thats it. Nader must be bored this week.

What is it with these Johnnie come lately's? Obviously Mr. Nader, you have no respect for the other candidates and all of the hard work that they have already put in on their campaigns. You're also ignoring what most of the voters already would like to have in a president, and that's the clear and strong leadership of Senator Barack Obama.

Frankly, arrogance should have no place in this years presidential election. This will be Naders third or fourth time running for president. So with that in mind, what part of NO doesn't he understand from the American people? It's better to simply leave well enough alone Mr. Nader.

I wrote to his website- telling him to GO AWAY. He already delievered GW Bush in 2000! This is a man who used to be one of my champions. He's went from champion to chump. Democrats: Don't let him do us in again!

Older than John McCain? Check. Ego the size of Jupiter? Check. Won't listen to anyone who doesn't completely agree with him? Check.

Yeah, Ralph Nader is just what we need in a president. A 75-year-old version of George W. Bush. Next thing you know he's going to be yelling at people to get off his lawn.

Beginning to question Nader's motives and character. After all this time and past track record, it looks like nothing but a publicity stunt. Please just sit down and shut up. If you aren't part of the solution, you are part of the problem. America doesn't need this.

Noooooooo!!! Why????? Nader is the reason the Republicans won last time - way to split the Democratic vote…..

No one cares, and no one will vote for you. You're legacy is already defined by ruining one election… thinking of going for another? Well done. Please, go away.

Ralph THANK YOU for ENTERING the race! I can't vote for McCain or Obama if he's the nominee for the Democratic Party.

I can't choose between TWO EVILS (McCain and Obama), they're both the SAME.

You'll have my vote Ralph and campaign contribution. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

Always room for one more idiot. Now thats what we need a Nader-Paul ticket. Good grief!!

Ralph Number…oh boy another idiot to get rid of.

Obama!

Oh, Nader, please! Just retire already!

go home nader. we dont want you.

Raise your hand if you hate Ralph Nader. Stay home, fool. WE DON'T WANT YOU. Some people can't take a hint.

Nadar is looking better and better!

RE: Ralph Nader

This election will be much too close as it is. Democrats who vote for Nader must have rocks in their heads.

But, if they want McCain for "for more wars" then, hey, vote for him. Or just vote for McCain and cut out the middleman.

Is there a corvair that can drive this once important and valuable person to a a place of grace?

I just want to thank Meet the press for haveing Ralph on.I am a 54 year old man in Ohio.I am a veteran and I wish to say I was not drafted I inlisted I was ready to give my life for this beautiful country and to keep our freedom and freedoms.I regreat that in my younger life I paid no atention to election I guess I played to much and thought I would let some one elce worry about it. Then came Ragan,, Gorege Sr. , his war and I'll leave it at that.
Then we have Bill. I can't say a hole lot bad about Bill. I don't know how he did it but he did get us out of the red and into the black. People were working and making money.Then us union guy's found out we were lied to when Bill wroungly brought NAFTA about and sold the unions out that stood behind him.I hate to say this but for some reason I feel he has or is going to be into big money over this, why elce would he put himself in a bad light to the people that thought he was great.?????
Then we get Gorege Jr. I still can't beleave he won, but after seeing defferent show's about that election. I will keep my thoughts to that to myself , chads , Jebby boy, crap,crap and crap.Then his lie's to the peole. What about all the money that was donatted to Katrena and who really knows how much was given,but where is it ,where has it went why if each person could have gotten what was it like a million per house and what did they get ( the people). Where did the gold go that Husan had with him,anyway that was yesterday I'm thinging about tomorrow. I'm thinking about my kids and his kids and what I see ahead of them is nothing ,nothing and nothing,
I here nothing about any problems that we face in a way to fix them all I here is change,change and change but nothing as to how.
This is my thought if it means anything.
John McCain –Gorege's yes man why does'nt some one ask Gorege Sr. why that he singed a bill saying the oil comp. didn't haft to pay tax's in what was it the YEAR 2006 (fish-y) and the repubilicans don't want the Bush man in there eather,but they wont say that will they.Myself I think Gorege Jr. and Chaney should be brought up on charge's for there wrongs to the people of the Uinted States.
Mike Huckabee — unknown to me but to tell you the truth untill today even though I feel I am a democrat mostly I am voting for the future of the Kids of tomorrow and I feel Mike would do a good job ,or his best.
Barack Obama — Sound s good say's the words people want to here but say's nothing on how ,you do here the word change all the time but nothing elce.When he gets to Ohio Iam going to try to see him when he's close. again one i've never heard of
Hillary Clinton — another Bill although she say's no..I feel that sence Bill Lied to the people the union's about NAFTA and stuck it in us and Hillary saying she will TRY TO stop the NAFTA deal is ,,"CRAP"..I feel they are possed to mack a great deal of money off NAFTA and what about the people that are lossing there land because of it just for the NAFTA highway.Not to think about the jobs that will be affected the paid for them jobs thechance of someone comming through to cause us harm. I'm glad the teamsters didn't stand with her.OH Whit water remember..

Now we get Ralph Nader — he is real, he know whats going on and will do something about it for the people and the good of the United State's to bring things back to what they are supost to be, not the way of big buss. and the money mogers.
I say it like this I hope you reporters for the big News channels will give him a chance THIS TIME. once again if the News will do him right and give him the time he should get and not LIKE BEFORE he will have a chance and a good chance because no one is saying anything so how do you vote for someone that says NOTHING. Don't let it come out again that the news channel didn't treat him right or would not even let him into the debats,using the state police and the news not say anything about it, maybe I shouldn't say anything about the news hiding things from the people. I will say this I like to watch Wolf and Lou big time I think Lou lays it on the line as much as he can. I can't hardly stand to watch fox news .
I am going to close but before I go thanks for letting voice my thoughts and I'm sure I'm not the only one thinking this way, everyone Iknow and talk to say the same thing no one is saying anything but the word change.
If you are wondering about my thought to Dr. Ron Paul, I think he means very well, very well but I think he would try to change to much at one time and this would cause a problem.
I feel Ralp Nader is the true honest one for the job,then all the people that think Obama has no exp. and Hillary because of NAFTA and McCain for ahundred years of war have a person they can vote for.
At lease that is how I feel and if you wish to ask me how I feel in two months feel free.
I will say this I was one of the people that have lost my job because of tax breaks for buss. to get paid our tax money to move out of this country and cost us all this problem of people out of work and the loss of the middle income .Thanks nickson,bush sr. and lets not forget ragan. We are in so much trouble i have a hard time beleaving it,we are almost owned by China and Japan.Help us let Ralph speak his words . I know he wont win but his words will get the others to speak and tell the people of this BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY how and what they are wanting to do and hold them to it and the only way for people to know is YOU YOU YOU,you are responsably the news channels are respoundsable for letting thenpeople know what our goverment is doing and to keep them in line ,with out you we are lost.
I will say again its your job to keep the people informed of the truth about whats going on in our white house and it's people and if the United States falls to dispair it could be said that the news channels helped it to happen because of not informing the the people of what is going on.
Thanks again for your time
Tony Amburgey
Ohio
age- 54

Yikes! Here goes another GOP White House. We (dems) never win when Nader runs.
Can we say "Goodbye" to the big house!

Here we go again.

Any one who votes for this career looser should elect their local dog catcher for president. Beside he is almost a century old. He must have gone through more than a few asylums to gather those signature.

Great. Now the election is thrown again. Thank you Ralph for coming back when we don't want you.

Now if youObama supporters really want change, here's your chance and maybe he can give you a little "hope" too. If you are so lucky to win the nomination and as your mean,nasty and degrading anti Hillary hating remarks drains off votes in the general election and Nader maybe draining off a few more votes, McCain is going to clean your clock.

Nader is a pathetic, self-aggrandizing fool.

Good! I hope he is allowed to participate in the national debates…

If Barack wins the nomination, I will support Barack. If Hillary wins the nomination, I will support Nadar. I really think if Hillary wins the democratic nomination, it could be the year of the independent candidate.

Before anyone screams to the heavens and proclaims the end of the world, it bears mention that 3rd parties in general have been on the downtick since 1992, where they went from getting 19% of the vote, to 10% in 1996, to Nader's 3% in 2000, to less than a percentage point of the vote in 2004. And this, of course, occurred during 4 election cycles where the public was generally dissatisfied with the choice of candidates. The liklihood is that in this election, where there is some real enthusiasm in the Democratic race and no real room for any centrist 3rd party candidate that Nader will have little effect on the race.

it's a little too little, it's a little too late!

General election prediction:

McCain 50% / Obama 45% / Nader 5%
McCain wins because Obama loses independents to Nader

McCain 33% / Nader 30% / Clinton 37%
Clinton wins because she carries the core Democratic base

Oh, good Lord, here we go again. Though senile in body and brain, 74 year old Nader can't let it go.

What an idiot.

Looks like four more years of republican
war-crimes.

Has he not done enough damage to this country? OMG, thank you Ralph for 8 years of the most destructive, incompetent presidency on record. He did so much good work as an advocate in the 60's and 70's, and I was inspired by him when he gave a speech at the University of Vermont in the early 80's, but how can he sleep with himself at night after so thoroughly botching up the thing in 2000?

Another old man and it's time for them to find something else to do, like investigate the abuse in senior citizens homes. The country needs to move forward with bright new innovative ways, not backwards. They just don't get it.

"He seems to have a pretty high opinion of his own work."

Wow, Barack. If that isn't the Black calling the kettle pot.

I am so happy Nader is going to join in the fray!

Obama is all fluff, Hillary is fading rapidly, I want the war to end so I can't vote for McCain.

And I like the idea of an Independent.

I was thinking who in heck I would vote for, now I have Nader!

He's BAAAAAACK!

Nader you idiot…. get out of the race…. and stop… handing… elections… to… Republicans….

Obama has it exactly right, and Nader should do America a favor and get the heck out!

This is such a waste. The reasoning behind this is sickening. Why?

I know it your constitutional right to run for office Mr Nader. I implore you to stay away. For you have a way of distorting the destiny of my country with your pointless action . Even if you decide against my candid advice you will be wasting you time.
Your entering the race is like seeing a one trick pony going to perform again and I on behalf all Americans are tired and bored of the same old trick.

Idiot. The only person he can hurt is a Democrat, no Republican would vote for him. This is selfish on his part and I think it's shameful to complicate the election among left-leaning persons when we know that another Republican would be disastrous for this country.

Enough with Nader's influence on the election. We all know what happened when Nader pulled viable votes from Gore. A war. Global Warming. Recession. Should I go on? He harms America more that he restore a balance to power.

Instead - let us talk about this….

The New York Post introduced a story by Nicholas Wapshott.
Obama's First Test 2/24/08

It outlines Obama's relationship with Antoin Rezco. This is important! Is CNN so caught up in Obamamania that it cannot produce such an objective and neccessary piece of news? The difference between what Obama says and what he does needs to be examined. And I mean really examined - not just a 5 min ticker. We need investigative reporting - or does CNN still do that? It needs to be addressed now, not after March 4th.

To be the best political team you must tell the whole story!!

As long as John Edwards was in the running, Ralph Nader stayed out. In case no one noticed, the day John Edwards suspended his campaign, Ralph Nader accounced his exploratory commitee. No one should be surprised! We allowed the media to choose the candidates currently in the running.

Does anybody really care?

WHY WHY WHY WHY? Lord Help us! we're screwed

Enough is enough Ralph, you can't win, and you will just end costing the Democrats the election. Let Barack win!!!

Nader hmm? Go figure….

He has too much spare time. Maybe he needs to go boil an egg.

when will this Guy give up???? who is voting for him anyway. Let him and Billary fight it………. they are the old stablishment.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This guy is a complete idiot.
Hey Ralph, didn't you learn your lesson from 2000?
Thank you so much for Bush, moron.
I'm hoping that the people who voted for Nader can switch to Obama or else the conservatives can start writing "Thank you" notes to him on offering them a third Bush term.

IDIOT!!!

He is good man
And he will be a real change and I think a good one
He fought his whole life for the common man

But he will NEVER win
And he is older then McCain (74)
So what is he thinking
It makes you wonder

Obviously, Mr. Nader doesn't realize that his 15 minutes are up. It is so sad to watch political elites who think that their ideas are so important that the rest of the country is just itching to jump on board. Sorry, Mr. Nader, that obviously is not the case. You're marginalized, and I suspect that you know that or you would have run in the primaries (but likely faced the same result as Dennis Kucinich or Tom Tancredo for that matter).

Let's hope people are so fooled again. Thanks to Ralph Nader, George Bush won in 2000. That, in my opinion, is enough reason to not even consider him as a serious candidate this year.

Elect John McCain President. Vote Nader 2008!

AHHHH!!!! NOT AGAIN!!! This man's Ego is out of control! He causes nothing but pain for the Democratic Party. If you look in the Dictionary under the term 'SPOILER' - there you will find the name Ralph Nader. He will NEVER be President.

Go Nader!! Show what a conman Obama is for faking his relationship with lobbyists and corporates. The poor is with you. Obama is a candidate for the rich people.

Dear Mr. Nader,

I salute you for your dedication to our democracy and the welfare of our country.

I really wish you and Dr. Ron Paul could share a ticket.
Too bad, he is not running as an Independent.
My best wishes!

CNN STOP DELETING MY COMMENTS! FOX AND THE NEW YORK TIMES ARE SO MUCH BETTER. We know you are biased with Obama. Nadar running is no surprise. This will impact Obama more than Clinton.

And there goes the race.

I'd think McCain was paying him to run, if McCain had any money left.

This year he will be insignificant, the Republican party is going broke. Don't count out the Democrats version of Nader to emerge. Surely an 'independent' strong against immigration amnesty, high on family and moral values, and pro tax cuts will run this time, might be a worth while investment for the Democratic party considering the circumstances.

Nader please! I respect your work as a consumer advocate but how many times do you want history to repeat itself? Please don't throw this election again.

I can't believe he has the gall to even show his face. Let's hope this is the last bit of media coverage his "candidacy" gets.

He looks good for 74 ill give him that

Barack once again hits home and tells the truth

"He seems to have a pretty high opinion of himself" - Obama on Nader

What a pathetic moron. Please go away, Ralph. You took votes away from Al Gore and gave us George Bush. Please go away you little ferret.

Great so this is the fifth time Nader tries and fails to become a viable candidate. What a waste of time, money, and energy; a vote for Nader is either a non-vote or an indirect vote for McCain

Nader: Splitting votes since 1992!