Wake up everybody!!!
Nader? He doesn't count anymore……
This is all a ploy not to have Hillary win the nomination and run against McCain.
Everybody knows that she is the only one that can beat McCain.
All the Republicans which includes the media and the Swift Boat people are supporting Obama because they know they can crush him in November.

The suggestion that Nadar has ever done any good should look at his funding. He is a pimp for the trial lawyers.
He is just as much to blame for the problems we are in now as this Administration. The war and the economy for two.
His ego is all that drives him and some fall for it.

"Will he have an impact?"
Not this time.
Just because he helped the Republicans in 2000 does not mean that he can do it again. I don't care how much money the Republicans are giving him to run, the people who have finally figured out that American politics are corrupt as all H@#!! will not be disuaded again.
Obama is going to change the world.

Judging from the number of comments, I am glad only very few people care about this spoiler either way.

Nader? Does this man need a job?

Bernie Moore-Knowles
Papa'aloa, Hawai'i

WOMEN WANT CLINTON, BLACKS WANT OBAMA, TREES WANT NADER. MAJORITY DO NOT WANT REPUBLICAN, BUT WILL THEY WIN AGAIN?

HE KNOWS THE TRUTH ABOUT OBAMA!

WE DO NOT NEED ANY TRAINING WHEELS IN THE WHITE HOUSE!

HILLARY KNOWS EXACTLY WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE AND HOW TO DO IT!!!!!!!!!

NO GUESS WORK HERE!!!!!!!!!!

I AM FOR HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Until his recent legal troubles, Rezko had been a longtime friend and financial supporter of Obama's political career.
NO COMMENTS.

When you read "If Obama wins I vote McCain" just look to the left and see the name of the female that posted it.

Just an observation. I can understand why women are so upset to see their first true hope of a woman president slip away before their eyes, when just a few months ago it was a given that there would be a woman pres candidate. For this they get my sympathies.

I truly hope that once the dissappointment subsides (I too would be depressed if Obama lost at this point) they can watch a McCain / Obama debate without bias and vote for the one who reflects their values. If you were a true Clinton supporter that answer would have to be Obama.

Obama is slime and will ruin this country. I will vote for Nader over Mcain and Obama.

Yes, he will have an impact. If Barack is the Dem nominee, Nader will give the White House back to the Republicans. This would be a good thing! The cult of Barack idolatry in the White House would be worse than Bush by far.

Does America need one more person telling its citizenry what is wrong with our Country, with our elected leaders, and with candidates Obama, Hilliary, McCain, and Huckabee? Why, we wonder, does the media give him a platform? Are they so desperate for news that they are willing to write down stuff that no one wants to hear? The best thing the media could do for our Country would be to concentrate on something of importance, like why are our SUV's not as safe as Japanese SUVs?

In the final race for electoral college votes I do not think Nadar presents much of an impact. He will give an outlet to those who's party candidate is not running. But he's got his work cut out to get the young voters aware of him. He's only a spoiler in the effect that his campaign is a distraction.

NADER is like the CHEVETTE. Not one good thing about it or him. Aloser fromthe word go!!!!!!!!!!!!

Why don't Obama or Hillary offer Nader a position on their staff? He won't be president, but his ideas are worth merit and someone I'd want to seek advice from.

Mr. Nader's last contribution to America was when he correctly described the Corvair as dangerous. Since then, it appears that America has been supporting him. Now, he comes around again for another attachment to the American money-life-support system funded by people who are not smart enough to see what Nader's real game is. Ralph. Go home. Get a VCR. Get a life.

How can people say he is a spoiler. Can't either party ever seem to elect a candidate with more that 51% of the vote. C'mon people. Wake up and smell the urine! Our 2 party system is crooked. Who are we to say " you have no right to run in a public election!" It's everyone's right….. If everyonr is so happy with this 2 party system then why are congress approval rating in the toilet. 50/50 doesn't work! Never has never will.

Hillary,
True democrats will vote for you. The media has been extremely biased against your campaign, but it has not stopped you from showing the facts.
You will succeed and the economy will improve. Senior Citizens, women and the Latino community are standing by your side in the real world. We do not buy the fairytales of Obama.

No nos comemos los cuentos de hadas de Obama y estamos contigo Hillary.

Hillary- President of the United States of America

If Obama is the nominee, I will vote McCain.

Why is CNN giving this guy air time? He is an egotistical blowhard who gave us 8 years of George Bush. Anyone who votes for him may as well vote Republican. I cannot imagine why anyone would give him a dime, much less prime time.

Good, the more the merrier. The two party system is flawed anyway.

Voting for someone who has "no chance" is not throwing your vote away, is using your vote to express the displeasure you have with the two majors. I'd rather vote in line with my personal views then vote for the "lesser of two evils".

Also, it's humorous to me that people who clamor for change (I hear this is a big thing these days) refuse to vote for anyone other than a Republican or Democrat, who as a whole are diametrically opposed to change because this means their parties lose the power they currently have in our system. Food for thought.

NADER PLEASE GO AWAY.

I don't know if he will have an impact or not, however I will vote for the democratic nominee, providing that nominee is fairly selected by the voting process rather than the manipulation of super-delegates.

I will vote for Nader if super-delegates are used to change the outcome of the voters' wishes.

I believe Nader has talked about a number of the things that both Hillary and Barack try to avoid, and maybe splitting the democratic party down the middle would be beneficial… after all, the Clintons have controlled it for far too long. In fact, the Clinton and Bush dynasties have controlled our country for 20 years; the election of Hillary could push their control into the 24-28 year range.

Mr. Nader will definitely have a positive impact on American political history. We should be proud of him.

Well, I mst say!! Maybe NAder is better qualified than Obama to be president? Wouldnt' that be interesting if all of Hillary's support went to NADER????????

Nader wil do no more than make a fool of himself, as he always does! He is a menace to society. Ralph Nader isn't serious about wanting to become President. He just wants to be devisive. What's new?

Nader is a maggot. He should get no press coverage. Obama should TOTALLY ignore him.

It is obvious that men are afraid of a strong woman,not only in the political arena,but in marriages as well. Hillary has my vote and my money.

I believe its Bush and his friends….They had Nader run so he could beat Gore..Now They're paying him in some way to run so the republicans can win again…

This is a conspiracy..Just ask yourself..

What does Nader have to gain?? Does he truly have a chance??

Why would he jump in a race he and everyone else knows he can't win???

My reasoning is Nader is being paid by someone who wants the republicans to win the nomination…

Ralph Nader could have a HUGE impact on this election if two things were to first happen.

1. The corporate media gives him a a fair and equal chance to be heard on television and radio. And also includes him in any future debates. (Not likely to happen.)
2. The Democratic Party stops spending a fortune keeping Nader and other third-party candidates off the ballot in so many states. (Extraordinarily unlikely.)

Intelligent people respond to truth when they hear it and if they are permitted to hear it. It's the sheep and the lemmings who continue to vote against their own best interests because they're too lazy and/or stupid to research the issues.

Go Ralph! You have my ear and my vote.

Oh please, Ralph doesn't have a chance. Obama is bringing in MORE VOTERS 5 to 1 over both Hillary and McCain, just look at the record breaking turnouts.

Ralph has sold out and is no longer relevant. Sure he'll get the bitter Sybillary and Dixiecrats vlotes, but know this, there are consequences to your votes. Own it. Both Clinton and Nadar has the blood of 4,000 troops on his hands and the wounded soldiers without limbs because we are in a senseless war. Thank God Obama's base is solid and will carry him all the way to the white house.

TEXAS FOR OBAMA. Vote for rational judgement and rational mind

Spoiler indeed. I'm a Clinton supporter all the way, and I will not vote if my choices are Obama and McCain. I was pretty angry at Nader eight years ago. This time around, I'll thank him with my meaningless vote. Sadly, and as difficult as it is for me to admit it, I'd rather see McCain in the White House if Clinton isn't the Democratic nominee.

I, for one, am not the least bit moved by Obama's meaningless rhetoric. Yes we can, what? What can we do? We're not casting for an episode of Oprah; we're electing the leader of the free world. The Republicans are going to annihilate Obama in upcoming debates. You heard it here.

Get ready for another 100-year war. I'm glad my dog isn't eligible for the draft.

Yo Ralph, if we put your picture on a stamp, will you just go away?

The dirty secret of Nader is his funding is coming from the GOP.

You are not going anywhere and all you do is get in there and spoil things for the others. You cost Al Gore the Presidency. As far as I'm concerned this election is turning out to be terrible. I'm voting for Hillary. I don't know what is the matter with people. There is so much hatred out there but you know what? We lived so much better when Bill Clinton was President. He was a good President. I don't care about his personal matters. All you people out there that say these bad things, take a good look at yourself and say your sole is so perfect. All I care about is the kind of job our President has done. And we sure have had 8 years of hell. Our standard of living has gone down, people don't have any money, the home foreclosurers and people have lost jobs to them being sent oversees to China. Our car industry, look how many people have lost jobs in Michigan. Hillary would make us a very good President and give us our life back.

You bet your sweet bipee he will have an impact. The more people that shed light on Obama the better off this country will be. Our knight in shining armor is coming to save our country from self destructing in November. Go McCain

On Nader????? No comment.

If Obama the semi-Devine god that can do no wrong is nominated than Nadar gets my vote.

I will NOT vote for McCain and I definitely will not vote for someone with Obama's resumee and inexperience to run this country.

Like someone on CNN stated last night that a woman with Obama's resumee would never have been taken seriously and she is right. What is good for the goose is good for the gander.

And CNN please stop deleting my posts.

Stop blaming the media. Unlike some of the Hillary supporters, the media:

1. have done most of their research; so, they do consistently use "objective data" to guide their decision making processes!

2. have videotapes of these candidates- past, recent, and present. All the media have to do is to go back to the archives and replay those tapes, similar to what the Republicans will be doing in the general election.

3. have most of the "future-related" information, as insiders to the process.

Please blame the candidates for each screw up in their campaigns. If a candidate cannot manage a "simple" although complex campaign process, how would she/he manage this nation? I guess this is what "experience" is all about– "how much time you spend," NOT the ability to bring people together to resolve complex issues? So, chill it on the media–.

After the Mike Huckabee stunt-double for Gomer Pyle, now we have Ralph Nader stunt-double for Mr. Bean?

Go MITT 2012!

He gets my vote if it is Hillary and McCain.

Actually, this is just fine! It will make the Democratic Campaigns pay more attention to the Progressive base of the party, to make sure they keep their votes. In the last 26 years, our national candidates have been either Right (RR, GHWB, GWB) or Center-Right (Bill & Hillary).

It's time to go left.

Nader won't make a difference in the actual election though, I bet he doesn't even get as many votes as he did in '04.

As a democrat, I now have two choices (Nader and MacCain) if Obama gets the nomination.

If by impact they mean, will many Obama supporters vote for Nader if HIllary gets the nomination, then the answer is yes.

I am one!

Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice…

Is Karl Rove paying this guy to run?

Doesn't matter, with Democratic turnouts Republicans can run 10 Naders, it won't make a difference.

Let Nader in he must shake it up and call the Obama roller group to task.
What is he going to CHANGE and HOW?

He is gathering all the WASHINGTON PHONYS to him so I guess he owes his soul to DC insiders now.

I don't get this ralph nader= spoiler thing. Last time I checked, he didn't cast all those votes, the voters did! Obviously Al Gore had little in common with a large enough sect of the democrats that the party folded in on itself.

Now, I'm not a nader fan, but before you go attack him, look to his supports and see what message they're listening to.

And remember, this is america, everyone has just the same right to vote for their candidate as you do for yours.

Obama though young, is our best hope for the future of this planet and country. While I do not wholly disagree with Ralph Nader's policies all he is truly doing is steeling the thunder away from the person who needs it right now. It seems suspect to me. More a right-wing, last-ditch, desperate ploy to rob this country for another term. "100 year war" says it all. And if Nader knew what was best for our country he would support the candidate of change not steal the needed votes.

Go Away!!!!!!!!!!!! No one cares Nadar!!!!!!!!

Ralph will go down in history as a sad figure - an idealist with no clue. His name will become a verb - to be nadered meaning to be screwed by someone who thinks he is doing good. It's a shame since young Ralph did some good things back in the day but now all old Ralph does is play double agent for the Bush Republicans.

If Obama gets the Democratic nomination, Nader has my vote. I am at the point where I can no longer even stand to hear Obama's voice or the media singing his praises for who knows what reason. I just turn the TV off, just as I do when George W. Bush is on.

He should get more coverage by news networks including CNN. He has the right to get his views across.

He received 2.7% in '00, and .03% in '04.
Does anyone think he'll be a facotor in '08?

Irrelevant

GREAT! Now all of the Racist and Sexist Voters have someone to vote for. Good for them. Maybe they will quite all the silly bashing in the forums now. I think itis good for them ..now when the lose they will finally see that THEY are the minority now in the US.

I just wish another independent would jump in but it better not be anyone that the media has endorsed

Have all the people on this blog who have said they are going to vote for Nadar, donated to his campaign yet. If not, I think you had better go do it because he is relying on donations. So go put your money where your mouth is.

Nader is a 4 time loser and more and more people are begining to not take his campaign seriously. Lets be realistic, he will not be President, and those who support him would've wasted their vote. They say that their voices will be heard, but only for one meaningless night.

Folks who are interested in throwing their vote out of the window on a vote for Nadar should save their gas and just not go to the poles in November. It is a shame that many hate Obama or Clinton that much that they would throw the vote away. LOL. The republicans were banking on people like you to do that.

Nader is a glory hound who is chasing the glory days he never had I would not be surprise if one of the parties paid him to run for president. When I see nader running I just see the same old washington poltics

I'm going to take a stab in the dark and say… NO.

This guy works for the republican party, if you vote for him prepare for ww III under the guidence of MC'cains Foreign policy woes' we are doomed!

of course he will. have you seen Clinton's and Obama's reation. like a couple of punk kids that can't share the public merry-go-round ride. sorry, but last time I checked it is legal and within Nader's right to run. this is not supposed to be just a two-party system.

This old [flatula] is a great consumer crusader but a politically naive and counterproductive force. Hopefully, his impact will be negligible, the same as the amount of time he deserves in our political dialogue.

This should be enough to get GORE to come out in support for Hillary Clinton. Nader has always and will be a spoiler. Al Gore should be mad about Nadar taking his win and come out against him.

Thanks Ralph,your making a difference in what they are saying already.The consumers of America need to be heard in this age of "just trust the companies" to keep us safe,Toys,pet food, medicine etc.The companies dont care who dies or how many as long as they make lots of dough.

nader = change you can really believe in

Nader is an absolute joke. He is an alternative to making sense.

I didn't believe I would see the day where the democratic party would be so split. Too many Hillary supporters on this board are just bitter about everything.

A vote for McCain in November was the answer to every Hillary supporter's woes. Now they can use Nader to pout. This only makes sense to 5-year olds.

I wonder if Hillary will even consider trying to repair all of the damage she has done once she loses. I think there's a 50/50 chance that she will just dissappear and never lend her supporters to Obama. In case you are wondering why she would do that…it's called being gracious in defeat. Something all good leaders do when they put their party before themselves.

Nader has a proven track record of change…FOR THE WORSE!

Biggest thing Nader did was help give the 2000 elections to Baby Bush.

For everything he did as a public advocate, he will be remembered for the 2000 election that set this country in a downward spiral in so many ways.

Those who support Ralph Nader this November should be the first people to lose their jobs, homes, and health care for giving the Republicans another 4 years in office…

What's the more strategic move to keep Obama from winning in the general election, voting for McCain or voting for Nader? I am sincerely asking this question if anyone has an opinion on this. Thanks.

If Ralph Nader cared anything at all about our political situation he would not show up just once every four years.

If voting for Nader means a spoiler for Obama I will vote for him….the media has given Obama a free ride with their open support for him & if it means McCain I can live with that…..

Sadly enough the only impact this man will ever be remembered for is throwing the 2000 election to George Bush. He is a pariah and will forever be seen as one. He needs to go away forever and never, ever return.

Ralph Who? Sorry, but this guy is yesterday's news. He cost the Democrats the race in 2000 and I suspect a lot of people remember that.

Of course he will, a vote for Nader is a vote for the Republican party. While I am all for third party participation, Nader is a lost cause, he has no support, he has no viable platform and his sole purpose in life at this point is to be a spoiler. I would rather see Carrot Top run for President, he would at least have a fresh outlook.

Nader is inconsequential.

Of course he will! We all pray he will! He's not going to get elected, but maybe he can force the two parties in power to recognize that they still have responsibility to their constituents or we will go elsewhere. It's the most positive face in politics today.

I fear that both Nader and the closeness of this race could have an effect on the Democratic party's success. If Clinton loses, I think a lot of her supporters will not support Obama in protest. The reason I say this is because the attacks have become more intense as of this week and this is something that can tear down a party. Second, there has become this issue of experience in foreign policy, and I think it is ridiculous. How has Hillary Clinton, John McCain or Barack Obama ever had sufficient power to make foreign policy determinations? They haven't. The reality is, that dealing with foreign policy issues are often learned on the job. Ronald Reagan was governor of Cal. No foreign policy experience, but did a good job in a dangerous time. With regard to foreign policy, a person's approach does matter. McCain is moving more to the center on the war with his comments, the war will be over soon. He is looking to pick up the votes from what is becoming a very emotional democratic race. I hope that whoever loses, quickly turns over their support to the democratic nominee.

Yes he will have an impact. It gives those Dem voters who don't want either Hilliary or Obama a chance to give a null Dem vote. This is better than not voting at all or switching to Rep. It will give a true count of those people who are truly voting for Obama or Hilliary and not just
doing an "eenie meenie minee moe" to stay Dem.

Nadar = spoiler. If you want your vote to count, vote for a person who has a real chance of winning (Obama or Hilary). Let not waste any votes. It seems as if someone is encouraging him to continue this insanity to perhaps get some democratic votes. Democratics don't fall for this! (5 runs and each failed).

Go to sleep old man, you have been out of the picture for a while and everyone knows what you are all about - BS.

If Obama loses he should team up with Nader on an independant ticket. If Clinton loses Nader would be a good person to endorse because he shares her positions and is not Obama.

You know that Ralph is another word for puke.
As in 'after eating a dodgy takout she felt ill, and ralphed it back up.'

I think that America will be feeling ill if this guy becomes an enabler for the Republicans again.

He'll have more of an effect on an Barak candidacy than a Hillary run.

Ralph Nader, you were a spoiler for Al Gore in 2000 and that was a bad thing… This time you can be a spoiler for Barack Obama and that would be a good thing. Go for it! Prevent the cult leader from moving into the White House.

He's got my vote.

Of course that doesn't mean much to anyone but me.., huh.

I hope he do have an impact on Obama and the Media. Obama, gets all of the free ride. Ralph, need to go on the attach ASAP. I will vote for Ralph any day.

all of these "issues of our time" that the commentator mentions-the ones that the democratic party must address- are all tied to the corporate takeover of washington. environmental degredation would not be an issue if it weren't for corporations pushing their limits with government regulations. employment wouldn't be an issue if it weren't for corporations moving jobs over seas. i wish Nader stood a chance, i think he is the change our country needs, unfortunatley selling ideas rather than doing anything about them is what washington is all about. -not to mention greed. though i must say-if hillary is the nominee- i'll be voting for nader.

I think he will have an impact. Obama and Clinton have some really strange ideas. The Democratic Party is not what it use to be back in my parents days. They were not this far left. He will affect the Republican vote as well, but not as much of the Democratic.

Ralph Nader will promote democracy in the U.S. and the world by running as an Independent. Thanks, Mr. Nader!

ohhh God, this guy again. Does he work for the republican?
At least we know that we him in the middle, the republican will win again.
And there will be no Obama president…Thank's God fot that.

Ralph Nader has no party backing and no support network. He will not qualify to be on the ballots this fall. Ralph just wants attention.

I do not like him, but he is the only one with long ranges plans thta will work. The Obamaand Clinton web sites are full of economic and social patches copied from the Office of Budget and Management and the Congressional Library.

Whether or not he has influence, this is one democrat that will vote for him, if Obama is the nominee. I will not support an democratic token to the White House.

He gets my vote if Obama is the nomination.