THANK YOU RALPH NADER!!! YOU'LL BE HELPING THE OBAMA CAMPAIGN BY TAKING A PORTION OF THE REPUBLICAN VOTE WITH THESE COMMENTS!

It strikes me as odd that one presidential hopeful would tell the other on how to run their campaign. Especially one with absolutely no chance of winning.

In Obama's memoir, Dreams from My Father, he talks about the inner city projects and how he got the city to inspect the building for asbestos, etc. and demanded that they show proof! Nader, how about doing your research before opening your mouth? Obama worked to register voters, gather protests, meeting, etc. with the people of Chicago.

Stop trying to remain relevant, Nader, and please read and think before you speak.

Anyone notice that the ONLY topic on this ticker thus far is Obama???

CNN, your bias is showing!

Wow this guy just sealed his fate, most of the U.S is going to hate him now, what an idiot, seems everyone wants their 15 minute's of fame saying something about Barrack Obama be it good or bad because they know he will make history and he will fight for the people! Obama is my generation JFK, but who the heck does this guy think he is!?!

Nader is completely inconsequential, this guy can only be considered the same light as Ross Perot…

Mr Nadar, you sound bitter

Nader you a racism old goat

I'll bet the media tries to spin Nader as a conservative Republican.

But he's more democrat than anything.

…and everybody knows most democrats are racists.

Why is it, that Obama's ancestors owned slaves and he is being endorsed by a former KKK member and black people still support this clown???

Nader gave us GW Bush and the Iraq fiasco .

I wish that he would STFU.

An so the 'silly season' begins. These people are grasping at straws now. Give me a break.

Obama '08/'12

god Nader, what's you problem? I'm starting to regret voting for you in 2000 and 2004

Obama+flp flopper=Politically expedient politician. Somebody had to call him out. Go Nader!

When Ralph Nader decides to change his race to African American then he can talk about what an African American politician should be concerned about.

This nut job wasn’t getting any air time so he decides to dish outlandish crap and get his name in the papers, well mission accomplished. Too bad getting your name in the papers is not what the American people look for when electing the next President.

OBAMA 08!!!!!

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I bet all of the racist trailor park trash people in West Virginia who voted for Hillary are going to vote for this guy after hearing this.

Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nader is an idiot.

Obama WILL be president.

Shut up Nader!

You make me sick!

Obama actually has been an inner city community organize, so he knows all about the plight of low income families and poverty.

Nader is just trying to make himself relevant again, but failing.

Barack was not my choice but what a dumb thing for nader to say. Now I cant vote for nader either.

So let me get this straight: because Obama is an African-American, Nader says he has to do "the number one thing that a black American politician" should do? According to whom, Ralph? You? He's disappointing because he doesn't live up to your stereotype of a "black American politician"?

How is this anything but racist?

Ralph Nader you are an idiot sir! And for the record, the ONLY Independent I listen to is Lou(Dobbs). That's it….

Ralph, go get a vacation…

When does Omba really speak the truth?? its all about what he thinks people want to hear. Hillary where are you !!! we need you now.

PUMA (PAC)

It would be nice if a tree would fall on this nutjob already. Preferably a redwood or giant oak.

Wow!! Last time I checked both white and black ppl supported Obama for various reasons. This has to go down as one of the most ridiculous comments I've heard in a while…(at least since 3rd grade). While I'm not suprised at Nader's comments, I can relate. As a african-american, college graduate, growing up in Northern Ohio, I experienced the same kind of talk…"you talk white"….ummm, what exactly is talking white?? LOL!! I thought it was English doo-fiss!!!

As an educated African American I am really disappointed in Nader's comments. Maybe he feels black people should talk like they just came out of th latest Jay-Z video or something. It's not about talking "white" Nader, its about being educated and speaking intelligently on issues that you obivously lack and pretend to know about the black community. The black community has bigger problems than "payday loans". How about gas, home forclosure, healthcare, and violence in the urban communities. Nader, just sit this Presidential year out and slowly take your foot out of your mouth.

Obama will be a president for ALL the people of the United States, not just African Americans. There are issues he is addressing that deal with poverty and inequality but if they were the only basis of his campaign why even run because he couldn't get elected. There are OTHER issues like energy, taxes, health care, education, and national security that he must also address.

Nader is just trying to get media attention.

What point is Nader trying to make here? Is he trying to say that Obama is phoney? That Obama plays the race card?

These are statements without any stated conclusion. To what conclusions is Mr. Nader trying to lead us?

Can you spell H.A.T.E.R. Nader?

l.o.l.

Wow. Nader has really become an insufferable, ignorant nutjob this year.

Ralph, bow out while you still have a shred of dignity.

Nader is a Loser in Life. Has nothing to offer America. He is just trying to get publicity by coming up with contraversial comments. Just another racist candidate trying to exploit the media.

The phrase "self promoting gasbag" comes to mind whenever we see Ralph Nader or James Dobson blathering their latest garbage. They are merely two sides of the same coin.

you see its people like you is why racisim is still alive put a sock in it pal and crawl back under the hole you came out of

Wow… This should just about seal Nader's rep as a spoiler and a senile old fool. Pathetic and irrelevant.

JUST SHUT UP NADER

"…He doesn't want to appear like Jesse Jackson…?"

Seeing as Jessie Jackson is viewed as a sort of "Black extremist" in White America, I would have to say that this sentence does have some racial overtones.

NADER IS A SPOILER.

Now hold on fellas…he might have a point here. I am an African American. I am one of Obama's strongest supporters. While I don't believe that Obama is 'TALKING WHITE', I strongly believe that most of the issues affecting the inncer city, ghettos, trailar parks and low income earner, should be brought to light. I think we've heard enough of the lofty rhetoric from both candidates. They should also include the small man. That being said, Nadar needs some huge. I mean really, does he think he'll win?

"Talking white?" If he means "proper english" I know plenty of blacks that are better at "talking white" than most white southerners. Just another white male biggot.

Just go away, NADer.

This guy looks like an idiot… talks like an idiot… he must be an idiot.

Wow.

Obama will say and do anything to win this election. He would even help Hillary pay down her campaign debt to win over her supporters. Typical Polictian!!

OMG..this just made my day.. Thanks oh Ralpie-boy.. i needed that laugh!..idiot..

He is right and had the guts to say it. It wasn't racial overtones, it was just the truth. Obama knows how to play the game. But as always if you disagree you are a racist. CNN you probably won't show this.

It's amazing to me!

If anyone speaks ill of the "Great One" (Obama), they are being racist, if they respond to his comments in return, then they are being paranoid.

Racism still exist in this country, and for those of you who do not believe this, you are simply fooling yourselves.

Once in that polling booth, people will vote for their respective candidate (yet may post favorable comments here simply out of guilt).

It is a disgrace that Obama supporters slam McCain with such disrespect simply because of his age. McCain is a GREAT hero who has endured.

What has Obama accomplished, NOTHING!

I will NOT vote for Obama, and I'm proud to admit it, he is racist, his wife is racist and if this makes me racist, so be it.

I personally believe that I'm not racist, simply voting for the most qualified candidate.

Lots of people feel the same way, though they are too PC to admit it.

Catty June 25th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

CNN, your bias is showing!

You know Catty, you're absolutely right. They should post an article on how just last night John "Where'd I leave McCain" said that a draft would be ok if we were in World War 3.

In 2006 he was quoted as saying we are in the beginning stages of a WW3.

I love how Nader is such an expert about what a black American politician trying to be president has to do. Certainly I want my president to care about the poor, but not because they are black or white or green - because they are American.

Nader really isn't doing himself any favors.

wow - that is ridiculous that he said that!

I think a lot of people have been pointing fingers and talking about racism a lot lately, but there's only one way to move forward - change YOURSELF. That's the first step.

What is WRONG with trying to help bridge that gap? That is what Obama is trying to do I feel.

What better person to do it then someone who is half white/ half-black?

mr. nader

please go back under your rock

ralph ..ralph…….RALPH …come out of the rain

Catty,

You are absolutely right about CNN's bias. CNN is no longer a trusted news network in my household.

But on the subject, by making this kind of comments Nader is trying to cut into McCain's constituency. Nader may be a spoiler for McCain in November.

You talk about struggling for attention! This guy is an out of touch, antiquated abomination. His comments are hardly worthy of comment. It's obvious that life has left him behind.

Next thing you know Ralph will be saying that Obama is not fit to occupy the White House.

Hey Nader!

You can say anything you please because you HAVE NOTHING TO LOSE!

If you had a snowball's chance in Hell you would be watching your mouth more.

NOTHING TO LOSE.

YAWN! I hope Obama realizes it is not worth it to engage Nader. If Obama is represented by the donkey and McCain is represented by the elephant, that means Nader is that darn pesky FLY!

nader is a RNC operative. Give it up already, fade away gracefully.

Talking "white?" What does that mean? I'm an African-American baby boomer and have been accused of this all of my life. If in fact you're meaning using proper English ( nouns, verbs, adverbs, etc.) in a sequential and meaningful order, then perhaps Senator Obama is guilty of that. I happen to believe it is the essence of the man.

Nader…you need to sit down and perhaps, at your leisure, peruse "The Audacity of Hope" and "Dreams Of My Father" in order to make a more informed (less biased) statement.

Yep……It's Nader? And who the heck is this man? Oh yes, he is that forgotten politician. Got it.

I see a bright light at the end of the turnel. You cannot fool me and my family this time. And, please, go away quitely and no one will notice your absence anyway. You do not matter anymore. I repeat, you do not matter anymore. Period.

Go Obama 08

Nader reminds me of that little brother who is kicking and crying because he can't play with the big boys.

How come Obama changed his mind about debating McCain anytime, anywhere?

I can see the family resemblance. Can anyone tell me the exactly how Imus and Nader are related?

I didn't know or care much about Ralph Nader… but now I know I don't like him.

Thank you Ralph for saying what other mealy mouth politicians and political commentors are not willing to say. Are they scared? You bet.
This no nothing Radical Democrat has everyone Black and White included groveling at his feet.

Any candidate Black or White would have been forced to give up the quest for the presidency with half the stuff that has come out about Obama.
This is Scary.

Obama is not "half african american". His father is an African born in Kenya. His mother was born in the U.S. Making him one hundred percent African american, the very definition of. Nader should shut his trap. If it wasn't for him, W never would have been within striking distance of stealing the 2000 election. He is a disgrace.

Inconsequential is right. Who are we talking about again?

Thanks Ralph for telling it like it is. You speak the truth; however, since you dared to breach the topic of race as a white man, you will immediately be labeled a “racist” by the Obama camp. It is clear that Obama is willing to throw the race card at both friend and foe alike. He did it to the Clintons, Gov. Rendell, and Geraldine Ferraro for stating the obvious, and now you are next in line.

People, please stop this insanity and join the millions of former Hillary supporters by voting for John McCain for president. This problem will only get worse if Obama is actually elected.

Still for Hill 12’

Nader, you used to be relevant. This just proves you are no longer relevant to anyone. It's time to step aside.

I guess the lesson we've all learned during the campaign season is that if you want to go from being irrelevant to being relevant, even if for just a single news cycle, then say something about Obama regarding race (ala Nadar) or religion ( ala Dobson).

CNN: Why don't you write something in your "ticker" that talks about policy, or– for a change– McCain's recent and frequent gaffes?

Or how about do some due diligence and cover the Iraq War better?

Bring it up a notch, CNN.

Good for Nadar. He's the only one so far who has the guts to say it like it really is!! Everyone else thinks it, but are cowards. Barack has never called any blacks out for their racism towards whites, Hispanics, American Indian. Makes you think what he really feels.

Nader is another loon like McCain. Get off the bus sir, you missed your stop years ago.

NADER IS ANOTHER FOOL LIKE DOBSON. HOW COULD OBAMA WIN BY APPEALING TO JUST POOR BLACKS. THIS GUY IS A CLOWN AND ONLY WANTS TO BE A SPOILER. THEY BLAMED HIM FOR AL GORES PROBLEM AND HERE HE IS AGAIN BEING A JOKER. THIS CLOWN IS A REPUBLICAN……………..

Why has his presidential campaign received little media attention? It's not like he isn't campaigning. So the media could report on his rallies. He's getting on ballots, at least until the Democrtic Party starts blocking and filing lawsuits again. He consistently polls around 5-7% (when he is part of the poll).

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** Nader/Gonzalez 2008 **

Nader is wrong. Obviously he knows nothing about Barack Obama. Does he even try to inform himself? Again, I say if you have not taken the time to inform yourself about someone's message and platform you have no right to criticize. Read his books, watch his interviews, go to his web site. Everything he has worked for his whole life is for those who have no voice, the inner cities, the rural areas, the poor (black or white). White guilt? Sounds like Nader is showing his own inner feelings.

When is Nader going to shut up? His endless mantra - "there's no difference between Republicans and Democrats" - is idiotic, yet it continues to form the only plank of his platform.

He made great waves with that mantra in 2000, and many Americans were fooled into believing him. And now, 8 years later, does anyone actually think it's true? Does anyone think that if Gore had won in 2000, we would have withdrawn from Kyoto, denied science about global warming for 7 years, invaded Iraq, tortured prisoners, turned the Justice Department (and just about every other gov't agency) into a tool of the permanent Republican campaign, put Alito and Robertson the US Supreme Court, etc………?

I am ashamed that Nader's running mate is a fellow San Franciscan for whom I once had some respect.

Another supposedly liberal person that wants to keep black people in the box. If you're black, you have to talk a certain way, be concerned solely about "black issues," etc. Otherwise, you're not "authentic." A potent combination of idiocy and gall.

“The number one thing that a black American politician aspiring to the presidency SHOULD BE… ”

Nader you are so full of yourself.

You have zero authority to tell anyone what they should be, let alone to divide politicians by skin color and say what agenda each should have based on skin color.

CNN Please post
"I mean, first of all, the number one thing that a black American politician aspiring to the presidency should be is to candidly describe the plight of the poor, especially in the inner cities and the rural areas, and have a very detailed platform about how the poor is going to be defended by the law, is going to be protected by the law, and is going to be liberated by the law," Nader.
is Mr.Nader implying that because Mr. Obama is black his main platform should be the plight of all the poor Blacks livin in da ghetto? that is raciest in its implication, poverty is not just a Black issues especially when over 50% of the people on welfare are whites. Mr. Nader as an African American i am so disappointed in you but too i am hardly surprised. when 65% of whites polled they said race is an issues regarding America, the land of the free…indeed!
some of you feel justified in your fear, hate and ignorance….well, so did Hitler!!! we see how wrong he was too.
Mr. Nader, what sickens me the most is YOU ARE A PUBLIC OFFICIAL.

Of all the things Nader could focus on why focus on race. I mean I haven't heard him mention Hillary Clinton's race let alone gender or John McCain's race. Is it that for Ralph race is only relevant if it is a non white candidate? Ralph I had admired some of your efforts and opinions over the years but it is interesting that all of a sudden these race views start emerging. Could it be that they have been there (a focus on race) all along and just now started to surface?

When Obama came out and said "Oh and they are going to say did I mention he was black", and everybody got their underwear tangled up you know where and say Oh he shouldn't have said that. Well this is the very reason he said it. Obama is brillant. He knew the race card would be coming.

As flava-flav would say wooooooooooooooooooooooow.

Why would anyone pay attention to this nutjob? This is absolutely unbelieveable that he would command any media attention whatsoever. What a moron and complete idiot!

The more Nader talks, the more idiotic he sounds. He's already revealed himself to be nothing more than an egomaniac by embarking his futile campaign once again this year when the Democrats have a great chance of actually beating the GOP. Now he's trying to play the race card in the most bumbling, offensive manner. What a moron.

Mr. Nader talks as if he was rally concerned about the poor in America but every time that he has made a bid for the White House he always goes after the Democrats for not doing enough when it is the Republican party that has never wanted to deal with America's poor. His remarks about Obama being half African-American are in poor taste and I find them to be racial to say the least. I used to think that Naders Raders were really concerned about America's future but all I see is that Ralph Nader is just another candidate that wants to keep America from moving forward.

WHATS THE SURPRISE ABOUT OBAMA TALKING WHITE. HALF OF HIM IS WHITE. NADER IS A JERK, AND FRANKLY NO-ONE CARES WHAT HE THINKS. IF YOUR TRYING TO FILL SPACE-CNN-GO FOR THE WEATHER–AT LEAST WE MAY LEARN SOMETHING….

Nadar… A republican-financed decoy perhaps?

Great comments Ralph-FINALLY someone is telling the truth about what's going on in this country during this political season!!!

And for Jim-who just posted-Stop comparing BO to JFK-All the young in this country and some of the boomers are sooooo desperate to compare BO to the Kennedy Clan. I thought BO was his own man-not the politics of old!

Nader is sucha moron. Do what politicians focus on the poor trailer park residents? The plight of the poor white people in the hills? Obama will be the president of the USA, not just the president of the african american population. I guess that Nader will say anything to get some attention. I hadn't actually seen him in the news for a few weeks.

nadar has officially lost his mind.

I'm so glad that all the racist HRC and now PUMA folks have found their candidate now. Nader.

There goes the Obama clan again..If someone says something bad about your god, then they are racist.

Can someone tell Mr. Nader that BEING BLACK DOES NOT EQUAL BEING POOR.

Yvette- My thoughts exactly!

I thought Obama was accused of being too black, or was that too Christian, or not Christian enough, or was he too Muslim? This gets confusing; there are too many groups who want to call him names for attention. Here is one name we can all agree on; Ralph Nadar is an idiot.

continue…….
nader is putting Obama down for speaking good english and being
a role model for us african american children. I am really upset.
Cnn dont give him anymore free air time make him pay for it.

Well, I understand what Ralph is saying, it's not politically correct so everyone pretends like they don't get it. Our society has losers for a reason - so at least somebody can speak the subconscious truth that is not allowed into mainstream thinking (possibly for good reason as it is not becoming to speak in racial terms in the polite world. However, what Nader is saying is not inaccurate).

I can't stand Nader, but I think he has a good point. Obama doesn't want to appear too black or too comfortable with Muslims.

CNN do you have to print EVERY stupid, moronic thing said about Obama? They crawl out from under their rocks and start yapping abou racist crap and religious crap and ethnic crap and you print every word.

I don't know who's worse: Nader or CNN.

Ralph, you are a sad man desperately grasping for the spotlight again, when you are long past your prime. Just like Clinton did during the primary.

Come to Chicago and see the work he has done for real people in this community, before you spout off about something for which you haven't a clue.

Let's put his record of helping this community against yours.

I rest my case.

Nader is part of the disgruntled old white past, and he knows it. He gained prominence with the EPA and has failed five times to win the presidency. He is one of the pathetic whites that grew up seeing blacks portrayed as buffoons or household workers and that's what he expects of Barack Obama. His statement about Barack talking white shows his racism. He is probably against miscegenation. God I can't believe there are still people in the United States like this, let alone running for president. Anyone seen David Duke lately?

Nader seems to think all African Americans are poor and have to be protected and "educated" by people like him. Nader reveals more of himself than he probably thinks.

wow–who are the obama supporters going to blame for "playing the race card" now that Bill and Hillary aren't available, or is this their fault too? Barack…pick hillary for your VP or wave goodbye to the white house. Over 50 % of Democrats voted for HER…and this one will not support you unless she is on the ticket. For the first time ever I will vote for the Green Party.

What a stupid guy! I'm African-American and it has always boggled my mind when people accuse an African American of "talking white" Please tell me what does that ignorant statement mean. Give me a break! It's sad and amusing at the same time to hear so-called educated people say dumb stuff. What a sad commentary is that the cover is being lifted off of the vile and insedious poison of racism in this country. Simply because of the color of Obama's skin should not be why you vote or not vote for him. This country is in crisis and I want to know what are the policies of the candidates and how is it going to affect change in my life , my daughter's life and us as a nation. I will say this, at least the Klan says how they feel and stands up for what they believe in, but it is the low life cowards who are wearing a mask and have a racist heart and tries to pretend that they are tolerant of others. Nadar is simply an idiot!!!!!!

"When Ralph Nader decides to change his race to African American then he can talk about what an African American politician should be concerned about?" — When Obama decides to change his race to White then he can talk about what a White American politician should be concerned about.

Why can't this man just crumble to dust already and leave us alone?

Done if you do and done if you don't. Nader just go away. You blew if for Al Gore and now you are trying to continue being a spoiler. What is the point? You can't win?

First of all, Im not voting for McCain or Obama. These guys are both jokes.

Second, You can't make a comment about Obama, certainly not about Obama's race, without being a racist. It has been proven time and time again. It doesn't matter if you point out a fact, if that fact contains something about Obama's race, you are a racist.

You politically correct a holes are so annoying. This article is exactly what Nader was talking about- you can't point out a fact, let alone refuse to vote or support Obama, without being a racist. He's a got a good personality, so what's wrong with him? How could you not vote for him? You must be racist.

This guy is trying to hard to stay relevant.

Obama will be anything you pay him to be for that moment. He's Mr. Change!

NADER ALWAYS SPEAKS THE TRUTH!

MUCH BETTER THAN CULT PREACHER OBAMA!

Ralph, remember he worked as a community organizer on the south side of Chicago; do you even know what it's like there? What have you done lately to help out in these types of comminities?

Nader, you are talking nonsense!!! I hate to hear people critcize others when they have done nothing themselves. Oh, ye hypocrit.

I am absolutely baffled and stunned by Nader’s comments, comments that I believe are dead wrong and shamefully racists at their core!

Nader is utterly irrelevant this election cycle, and perhaps this is why he feels the need to unnecessarily inject race into this election. I don’t have a problem discussing racial issues in a Presidential Election; however, I do have a problem with unfounded and spurious racial arguments. Nader ought to be ashamed and should apologize to the Obama campaign and the American people for these ridiculous comments!

There are many things different about Obama than simply his racial/ethnic heritage and skin color. He represents exactly the sort of change that needs to take place not only in the ballistic mind of Nader, but in the minds of so many other Americans who insist on maintaining blind racial ignorance. The fact that Nader has made these comments provides stronger evidence for me that Obama is exactly the kind of President that we need.

Sounds like all these obama maniacs fans are in denial. The truth hurts. GO AHEAD AND LICKITY LICK.

Nader you're a total jerk. Obama has spoke about predatory lenders. Do your homework first before you start throwing out desperate, slanderous insults like that.

Obama is talking white because the words he uses are not his own. The majority of his campaign people are white so thats why he is talking white. The words are not his own as he is a black man being used as a puppet and the strings are being pulled by the white man. Obama is a fake and should not be taken seriously and that is why McCain, who seems to be a more genuine person, will win the presidency and the dmocrats will have nobody else to blame but themselves. They selected their nominee rather than take the choice of the voters who clearly voted for Clinton and who had the majority votes. Clinton should have been the nominee but I suppose because she is a woman and the male ego among the DNC and the superdelegates were too much to get the right candidate as the nominee.

For the three Ralph Nader supporters out there, including my brother-in-law, this should be enough to snap you back to reality and vote for a candiate with all his marbles.

I am dissapointed that Ralph Nader said this. Obama will help the plight of the African American by getting them healthcare, better education, and creating new green jobs. THIS HELPS ALL AMERICANS! Black, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, White, etc….

We are all Americans, that is why we need Obama.

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Nader got this one right!

Its amazing how folk comes into a Presidential race at the last minute with the audacity to "say something". Nader is a non-issue and so is his sham of a campaign. Keep your insults coming.

Obama 08 in spite of………..

Man…

I guess this is the only way for this poor soul to get in the news!

Where has he been regarding Obama platform?

Go Bam!

Nader, I used to think highly of your efforts for the 'good'. I still do. But it would be the higher road if you proclaimed those isssues for your self rather than bringing them up by claiming to know if they are important or not for another. Our lives will be better if poloticians would stop complaining about other poloticians and just let us know what they stand for…. then we can choose who to support instead of who to hate.

" the number one thing that a black American politician aspiring to the presidency should"

If I may finish dear Ralph's quote in a way I would hope someone of his standing might consider:

"act irrespective of colour".

Ralph, out of context or not, you sound beyond racist - you sound ignorant.

The greatest enemy is not red or blue, democratic or republican, it is ignorance.

WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?

BARACK THE VOTE PEOPLE……………….

How about talking about the poverty that exist in the suburbs too. The inner cities may be worse off than other communities but poverty exist in other communities too. It is longer restricted to an Area, Mr. Nader.

These days, I see people of different races, in different communities struggling to feed their families, struggling to keep a roof over their heads, struggling to buy the essentials. So let's discuss ways in which we might eliminate poverty altogether.

DEMOCRATS UNITE!!!

Nadar, is this the reason you've never run? I didn't understand a thing you said but thanks for taking votes from mcwar, we appreciate that.

All Keating aside. Nader and McCain should hook up. What a jerk! Mr. Corvair/Looser.

Ralph Nadar needs to go crawl in a hole and stay there. He is the biggest egomaniac out there and he needs to stay out of the election and just shut up. This guy has failed at everything he has ever tried to do since his one victory concerning auto safety 40 years ago!

Another bitter old white man who needs to just fade away.

For goodness sake! HE'S HALF WHITE! I don't understand the rationale that says that if you are dark complected, you are considered black. I don't personally agree with him politically, but I don't understand why his race has to be an issue. He is a well spoken, educated, intelligent candidate. Focus on the issues people!

Who cares what Nader thinks with this misguided race-baiting? He seems to be too much of a Republican lackey anyway.

It will not work this time.

Obama '08

Get ready cause there is no way if he wins that race will not be an issue on both sides.
There will be misunderstandings, angry and upset people over the most ridiculous things.
Cause thats all we have had for years..Misunderstandings based totally on the race of the person making the comments.

Isn't the whole point of a truly integrated society that one must not do *anything* simply because of the color of one's skin? The fact that Barack Obama is half African-American should not automatically determine which issues he chooses to focus on during his campaign and potential presidency. And anyone who says that Senator Obama isn't focusing on the living wage debate clearly has not been paying attention. Furthermore, Senator Obama isn't running for president of the United States of African-Americans, he's running for president of the United States. His attention should be helping citizens of all ages, genders, ethnicities, and sexual orientations. His past experience as a community organizer and the remarkable response and rapport he's seen on the campaign trail put him in a unique position to have perspective on issues facing all kinds of Americans - as it should be. I look forward to hearing from a candidate so in touch with communities that are not generally focused on in campaign seasons. I value Senator Obama's connections to the African-American community, and to communities of all kinds that are not getting the kind of help and support that they need. But I do not think his attention should be strictly limited to only issues challenging those communities. As a nation, we have many issues and concerns that need addressing and a good candidate, and Senator Obama is a good candidate, should be able to speak to both kinds. Nader's comment is ill-advised, slightly racist in tone, and the hallmark of a candidate who's forgotten the real reason to run as a Democratic nominee for the office of President of the United States of America. I'm disappointed in Mr. Nader.

Is racism so ingrained in the American psyche that folks seem unaware of when they are making idiotic racist comments?

Please Mr. Nader, retire while you still have a shred of reputation left.

" the number one thing that a black American politician aspiring to the presidency should be is to candidly describe the plight of the poor"

Only if he wants to be elected as the president of black America. But he's running to be elected as everyone's president. That's one of the many things he should do, yes, but not necessarily the first thing.

It's kind of sad to watch a man at the end of the trail. Instead of offering wisdom and insight to a younger generation, his discussion appears to be out of touch and irrelevant

Ralph Nader, please give us a break. Why are you playing the race card? You don't have no chance to win this election. You are nut with your comment, please go home!

Obama '08

Oh, my… public figures and politicians are always putting their foot in their mouths and then appologizing later, saying that they didn't mean it the way it came out, or "maybe I should have said it this way, or that way…" But this is absolutely irrevocable. It's pure stereotyping by a privleged white man. No way to take that back, but then who cares - no one even knows he's running anyway. What a bigot.

Ralph,

Put your hearing aid in your ear. You obviously haven't been listening to anything Obama has said. You also (obviously) haven't read either of his books.

He's already changed politics in America, just by being a candidate. What have you done?

As an African American Barack Obama supporter I would really like to see him address one issue. The fact is that 90% of us blacks voted for him. Now even though it helped him win the nomination, I would really like him to address the fact that blacks are voting for him solely because he is black. I am supporting Obama because I happen to be informed and I agree with where he stands on most issues. I think it would be great if he addressed our community and tell us that he doesnt want us to vote for him simply because he is black. I understand that there is an extremely strong desire to see one of us in the White House but if we vote for this guy solely based on his race, then we are no better than the whites that vote for McShame because of Obamas race.

Ralph I love you, but you are dead wrong…. but I do understand that you need to bring exposure to your campaign. I encourage that all Americans give serious consideration to all candidates including 3rd party, and vote for the one who you believe will best address and deal with the issues that concern you.

For me… that candidate is Barack Hussien Obama!!!!

NADER = TRUTH

OBAMA = FALSE HOPE

Now this kook. Just more looney behavior. Is this all they have? What a joke. What are ya Nader? A 8th grader? Sheeeesh

I THINK THAT IS ONE OF THE MOST RIDICULOUS STATEMENTS I EVER HEARD MR. NADER SAY. I AM A OBAMA SUPPORTER WHO LIKE MR. NADER, BUT THAT COMMENT WAS APPLAUDING. MR. OBAMA IS RUNNING TO HELP ALL AMERICANS AND SUGGEST OTHERWISE SICKENING. I THINK MR. OBAMA REALIZE WHAT 95% OF ALL AMERICANS ARE GOING THROUGH. IT IS PATHETIC THAT ALOT OF PEOPLE ARE GRASPING AT STRAWS WHEN IT COME TO MR. OBAMA, IF YOU DONT LIKE THE GUY FINE, BUT TO GO AROUND JUST TEARING HIM DOWN IS A SAD STATE OF AFFAIRS. WE ALL HAVE TO START LEARNING HOW TO WORK TOGETHER SERIOUSLY, BECAUSE I THINK WE HAVE BECOME THE LAUGHING STOCK FOR THE REST OF THE WORLD.

As far as spoiler contests go, Bob Barr will outspoil Nader by 3 to 1. I was a bit worried about the Nader spectre until Barr got into it. Thank goodness the old crank will be cancelled out.

I used to respect Nader, but now he's talking like an idiot. The first and foremost thing that Obama needs to do is get elected, period. Yeah, its great that Nader can take on all of these issues and rant and rave, but he has no chance of ever getting elected. Obama can't do anything to make any change if, like Ralph Nader, he doesn't get elected. I really don't understand Nader and think that he should get out of this race and get behind Obama and understand that change can only come by getting into power in the first place.

Nader is simply trying to win over as many Hillary supporters as he can. He's no fool.

FINALLY!

why are all these people going after Obama? mmmmmmmmmmmmm something is fishing. WHO CAN SAY NO WHEN GOD SAYS YES? WHY CAN'T PEOPLE GET IT.

Ralph Nader, you're the reason Al Gore lost the election. Now, America is in a nightmare. Please, GO AWAY!

Is this guy still alive?

I think Nader and that Dobson guy are actually helping Obama by attacking him.

Come on George W Bush, attack Obama. You too Dick Cheney…attack Obama. PLEASE!

Nader is obviously judging Obama without getting to know him, like a lot of people are. Obama chose to go to Chicago and work in the community instead of taking a high paid Washington job. He did do work to protect people from asbestos and lead. Ignorance is so disgusting!!

Moreover, I am an African American woman who went to one of the top 20 colleges in the country. What does "talking white" mean? I am so sick of racist bigots trying to put educated African Americans in a box. I love my family and my community less because I am an intelligent black woman? Raise your children to be tolerant, caring individuals. This type of prejudice needs to die out.

Interesting that Nader is the one who "plays the race card." Why would Nader care how Obama was talking - unless Nader himself had nothing new to say? Nader has run so many times and said the same things every time. *Who cares what Ralph Nader says!*

SHUT UP RALPH !!

I always wanted to say this loud becuase my boss is names Ralph. Thanks to the Nader dude, he is a big-time water-cooler topic.

Obama is not a different politician.

Nader unfortunately his color is an issue for many in this country. The fact that he hasn't completely focused on the issues that plague the poor doesn't mean that he doesn't understand their plight and that he doesn't intend to address their specific problems but the reality is that there are still many whotes in america that are waiting for him to speak the "black talk" to give them a reason to not vote for him— it's the reality in America and he does need to be careful on how and when he approaches these topics!!

The man (Obama) is in a very tough spot— he can't appear to be too black and he can't appear to be too white— there's no other candidate is in this position!

I say Ralph Nader is single handedly responsible for the war in Iraq!!

It's not CNN's fault that the Ticker has been about Obama lately Catty. They tell it like it is and the American people have spoken- We Want Obama!! No educated, reasonable person would want to waste any time talking about McCain and all the whining he does.

Wow..Nader just reached up from the grave and hammered more nails in his own coffin. Impressive.

Thats exactly the problem with people seeing others as their gender, race, sexual orientation, first. As if every black persons number one problem is payday loans. Disgusting.

go take a hike and drop out of the race, no one care's about no. go back to mar

WOW. I DIDN'T KNOW "WHITE" WAS A LANGUAGE…AND ALL THIS TIME I THOUGHT IT WAS CALLED "PROPER ENGLISH"….LOL…AS IF TALKING "BLACK" ISN'T…NADER ISN'T SMART ENOUGH TO EVEN RUN FOR PRES…HE'S CONCERNED ABOUT THE WRONG ISSUES..IT'S SAD HE'S SO LAME.

Jim - People like you need to crawl in a hole and stay. Where do you live. trash is trash no matter where you live. Thank goodness I am no longer a part of this new Democratic party. People like you just reminds me why I changed to an Independent. . CNN why do you print such racist and sexist remarks from idiots?

Nader and Geraldine should run on the ticket. Both out of touch with the people who care about what is happening.

Some people are just over their 15 minute allocation.

Does anyone else have a problem with the declining copy editing standards of this and other media sources? To wit: "…it's seemingly racial overtones." Since when do we use the apostrophe after it for the possessive case? CNN shan't be "the most trusted name in news" if it keeps this up.

Nader, you are an idiot.

Ralph,

After what you did to the country in 2000, please crawl back under your rock and go to sleep forever…The world is not a better place because of you.

NADER IS JEALOUS OF OBAMA ? IT4S SO TRANSPARENT.

Hey Ralph,

Do us all a favor and crawl under a rock somewhere. It's because of you, that we have had to watch George W destroy out country, for the last 7 years.

How sad and pathetic … Ralphy still seems to think he is relevant in the 21st century! He should stick to subjects he knows something about … may I suggest he concentrate on Corvairs?

What is wrong with how someone talks? I have known alot of Colored people talk more like a white person without all the color slang alot of times. ITs nothing new. It has alot to do with upbringing and surroundings… taken of the fact Obama was raised by his white grandparents it shouldnt suprise anyone that he doesnt have the common color slang. WHO CARES!!!???? What else can CNN come up with for NEWS?

The more I see of Obama, the less I like.

I will have to vote for the Green Party; my vote will not go for him.

So, Nader, buddy, what exactly SHOULD a half-black man sound like and who should he appeal to so that he fits properly within your acute ignorance?

The more some people talk, the more ignorant they sound.

shut up nader, you commie bush helper

It just goes to show you that no matter what their political leanings are (Republicans, Independents, Reagan Democrats 'whatever that is' and evangelicals) these OLD white guys (55 and over) by and large are uncomfortable with a black man being in the White House…simple as that…

They can't seem to wrap the idea around their minds that someone from some another community besides WASP would be able to be the front runner for the president for The United States of America…

Nader, you're so stupid!!!
Words can't explain what I'm feeling about you right now.
Obama is just being Obama and apparently there's something about him you like and it's very disturbing. Get over it, the man is a very smart, intelligent, man wheather he be black/white. It does not matter, it's about the issues for all races. Get over it!!!!!!!

President Obama 08 - name sounds real good!

Nader is a moron, time to hang up the skates idiot boy

Ralph nader really shoots straight from the hip.
I would never vote for the guy but it's hard to deny that he is pretty much always right on the money with his comments.

These are the kinds of things that americans are thinking about but would never say.

We all know Ralph won't win but he will keep them honest (at least as close to honest as a politician can ever be)

I guess Obama has to start talking like how 50 cent raps so he can be considered as "talking black".

Mike stay focused gosh. This post was about Nader not McCain and his age.

Naders comments are racist. To say an African American person be it presidential candidate or whomever "talks white" when they don't sound like what stereotype people portray African Americans is insulting. Barack is not running to be President of all the black people in the country. He is reaching out to all Americans.

Both you and Nader need a reality check.

OBAMA 08!!!

I used to have respect for Nader (and I still believe this country needs at least another political party), but he just lost my respect by making that stupid comment. Any citizen born in this country has the right to be part of the political process regardless of race, gender and sex, so why are we still paying attention to this? Can the media concentrate on the the presidential candidates programs to inform the people instead of playing this "race" game? I am getting tired of this. We should just ignore these comments.

Obama 08

Nader I used to think you were borderline ok, now I am convinced you are a COMPLETE FOOL!! These remarks are off base, & have no place in modern day American progress, you need to retire & stay out of politics. Obama will be a Pres. for ALL the people. Obama for Pres 08.

Choosing an Hispanic from California born in Texas clearly shows that Mr Nader wants to split the Hispanic vote of two of our largest states. As an Hispanic myself, I do not see where this ticket has anything to offer the Hispanic population except that it will bring us back to the Bush Era by trying to take votes away from Obama. Nader is just another candidate trying to keep America from moving forward. We need change in America and he offers solutions of the 60's and 70's. He is just another candidate that clings to old ideas and solutions.

Ralph who?

YES WE CAN!!!!

OBAMA 08

So then Nader believes that if you're a black politician, then clearly, you need to focus your energy on ghettos? Why is that, Nader? Because you think that if you're black, then you must have come from a ghetto? I won't accuse Nader of being racist because I reserve that label for those who truly deserve it….but these comments are certainly ignorant at best.

On the up side, Nader will probably take less votes away from Obama in November based on these idiotic comments.

Ethnocentric idiot.

Anyone that makes a truthful statement that reflects negatively on Mr. Obama - they are a racist. This is the gist of the Obama campaign. It's a shame the Democratic party has been taken over by the left-wing this time.

Proud to be a middle-of-the-road Independent (just changed from Democratic) that will vote for the most qualified Commander in Chief in November. McCain wins in this regard.

This is not a popularity contest. Obama supporters ought to stop being so vindictive and insulting on these blogs. You are turning people like me far away from your saviour.

Nader has always been an ignorant quack, and his Green Party has always been an alternative to SANITY!

Obama is the most typical politician I've ever seen. I'd like someone to tell me what bi-partisan piece of legislation he has worked on with the Republicans that wasn't popular with his own party? Because I can name you about 20 pieces of legislation that McCain defied his own party to work with the democrats on. Nader (someone I could vote for if McCain wasn't running) speaks the truth, Obama is courageous only in the fact that his supporters claim him to be so.

It is called using race as both a shield from criticism and as a sword to do damage to your opposition.

Look at how he managed to get the racist label to stick to Bill and Hillary Clinton.

They have both been working for Civil rights and women's rights since BEFORE Obama was born.

nader should be tried for the ills of the US, the war in iraque and the list goes on. How does this prick sleep at nights? Nada can u honestly be at peace with yourself after what u did in 2000 and the consequences are being felt now.

now, this is silly season, im not an obama supporter, but this is silly season LOLOLOLOLO good grief, but im starting to think i could say something about Obama and cnn would post it, jees, it's Obama season all the time on cnn

Poor guy…is that all he can come up with?

THE NERVE OF THAT PIECE OF CRAP, HIS JUST BITTER BECAUSE OBAMA IS THE MAN AND HE UNDERSTAND HOW A BLACK MAN IS ABOUT TO BE PRESIDENT, HE COULDN'T GET ANYWHERE NEAR WHERE OBAMA IS NOW. LOL WHAT A OLD LOSER. MIKE WHO CARE IF YOU DON'T VOTE FOR OBAMA, BE A LOSER JUST LIKE NADAR AND MCCAIN.LOL SO SAD SO SAD

Why waste your ink on this FOOL CNN?

Well, at the very least, he did change his name back from Barry

-Barry Obama, '08

ralph nader is a idiot.

Atta boy Ralphy. You were already seen as a joke for trying to run again, so now why don't you make yourself look like a racist on top of that.

The good news is that this should be the last election in which we have to put up with this clown.

"It is a disgrace that Obama supporters slam McCain with such disrespect simply because of his age. McCain is a GREAT hero who has endured.

What has Obama accomplished, NOTHING!"

And don't you feel ashame??? I know I would, LOL!!!

Hey, look at that! I just lost any respect I had for Ralph Nader.

Ralph who? Who gives a rip for what this has "been has" to say about anything?

Oh dear Ralph. Do you think that maybe, just maybe, Obama wants to be President of the United States and EVERYONE in it, not just Presedent of the NAACP?

One issue candidates like you don't win Ralph. You'd think you'd have learned that by now.

Mike, Eugene, Oregon June 25th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

The phrase "self promoting gasbag" comes to mind whenever we see Ralph Nader or James Dobson blathering their latest garbage. They are merely two sides of the same coin.

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Do alll politicians not self-promote themselves? That would include your "liberal guilt" candiate Sen. Obama.

You people think Mr. Nader is a nutjob because the only time you hear from him (because you won't do research yourself) is when he says something that is true, not what you want to hear and/or "shocking".

The hatred towrads Ralph Nader from the Democratic Patry is ridiculous. Your party couldn't get enough votes. It's that simple. Maybe you should try to figure out why so many people found Ralph Nader better qualified than the Vice President and a popular Senator.

VotePact

** Nader/Gonzalez 2008 **

As one of the "angry Clinton supporters", I'm starting to come around to Obama. I really like what he said about finding a long term solution to our oil crisis instead of throwing a bandaid on the issue.

The Clintons still need to be a major part of his team - I imagine we are going to see a lot of good things in the next few years.

I can't believe I'm going to say it, but go Obama! I'm not 100% sure I trust you but yet, that's what you get with all politicians. Don't forget Clinton and her supporters. You are doing all the right things so far.

When did the left become so bigoted? So far in the Democratic campaign, I've seen racism, misogyny, ageism, sexism and many other isms….these people are suppose to bring us together???

I am sitting here some