Nader urges Hillary to keep running

[maximusveritas]

Ralph knows what it feels like to put personal ambition ahead of what's good for the country.

http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0308/Whos_got_her_back.html

"Senator Clinton:

"Just read where Senator Patrick Leahy is calling on you to drop out of the Presidential race. Believe me.

I know something about this. Here’s my advice: Don’t listen to people when they tell you not to run anymore. That’s just political bigotry.

"Listen to your own inner citizen First Amendment voice. This is America. Just like every other citizen, you have a right to run. Whenever you like. For as long as you like.

"It’s up to you, Hillary. Just tell them – It’s democracy. Get used to it.

"Yours truly, Ralph Nader."

Hillary is now the new Nader. Their politics is the politics of "ME". "It's MY right to run" It doesn't matter what's good for the party or the country. It's not about ideology or helping people. It's just about them getting power and fame.

[jakem]

1. Why do they hate America?

[AGirl]

3. Why do they hate freedom?

[roguevalley]

69. Ralph Nader, lord. with friends like this ...

[AGirl]

2. I agree with Nader.

Good for him.

[Oleladylib]

10. LEFT ON! (don't like the word right!)

[daa]

42. Me too nt

[emilyg]

46. I do, too.

[donheld]

61. Color me shocked!

:eyes:

[anonymous171]

4. The death of the "me" generation is hard to watch and to bear.

[Cha]

8. hilary and nader have a special bond

in the "it's all about me"..and bil rounds out three.

[WillYourVoteBCounted]

57. are they both part of "Operation Chaos"?

and Nader jumped the friggin shark a long long time ago.

[AGirl]

12. The beginning of the "obama" generation...is lovely to watch and to bear

[anamandujano]

60. Yeah, the First Amendment sucks.

:eyes:

[mudesi]

5. Maybe if Clinton was as liberal as Nader....

...I might agree.

[OzarkDem]

11. Please show how Obama is a liberal

I can't find anything in his record to support that notion.

[anonymous171]

15. OK--So he isn't liberal now. Better tell Mark Penn that.

[mudesi]

16. He's not

But he has won the nomination, so the point is moot.

[OzarkDem]

34. The race is tied, and I only support liberals

:hi:

[anonymous171]

37. Again, please write and tell the Hillary campaign that.

[goletian]

20. how did you find your keyboard to type that ridiculous post? n/t

[City Lights]

25. Hillary's campaign made the claim...is she/it LYING?

Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's campaign has also started slapping the L-word on Obama, warning that his appeal among moderate voters will diminish as they become more aware of liberal positions he took in the past, such as calling for single-payer health care and an end to the U.S. embargo against Cuba. "The evidence is that the more have been learning about him, the more his coalition has been shrinking," Clinton strategist Mark Penn said.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/03/26/politics/washingtonpost/main3968402.shtml?source=RSSattr=HOME_3968402

[SunsetDreams]

51. another echo chamber with McCain and Hillary

[Oleladylib]

6. Geez, I didn't like Nader until today..I thought he was like the rest of the A.H. male politicians.

Thanks, Ralph...If it's not Hillary ..you get my vote.

[adoraz]

33. No, hes like all of the A.H. female politicians.

hey you could say it, so you shouldn't have any problem with me saying it.

(what I wrote I didn't mean, just trying to prove a point)


What kind of a Democrat votes for Nader anyways?

Did you pay attention in 2000?

[bunnies]

35. rofl.

You'll vote for Nader if not Hillary?

Too funny.

[OzarkDem]

7. Nader's former fans back Obama

Interesting he would say that.

[still_one]

41. No way, he would say the same thing to Obama if he was being asked to step down

nader has only ONE objective to screw the country, and the Democratic party

I am an Obama supporter, and I have no problem with Hillary staying in the race

Your implication is way off

[OzarkDem]

45. Vote is tied

no need for anyone to drop out

[still_one]

68. I agree, my only point was that out of all people nader should be the

last to give Democrats advice

[Mooney]

50. All the 2000 Nader voters I know are supporting Hillary this year.

Don't ask me why.

[Downtown Hound]

66. They have a penchant for backing losers?

Or maybe they secretly really like putting either Republican or Republican-lite people in office. And I'm saying this as a Nader 2000 voter. In my defense I only did so because it was in the safe state of California. In spite of this, it was the worst vote I ever made, and I regret it tremendously. I now find Nader to be one of the most repulsive human beings on the planet, and I proudly stand behind Obama.

This may be a bit of a generalization on my part, but of everyone I know that supported Nader in 2000, the only ones that still do seem to care less about the issues and more about sticking it to the system. They'll vote for whomever they perceive as the fuck you candidate, and so far I think Hillary has fit that bill tremendously.

[Johnny__Motown]

9. Clinton makes Nader look good, sure he wants her to stay in, she is his best shot

[against all enemies]

13. Another reason to hate Ralph - and I used to be a really big fan.

[sandnsea]

14. Like Leahy said, she has a right...

just no reason. Three states are not going to change the outcome and that's all she has left to win.

[samdogmom]

17. Wow! Just another reason why I REALLY HATE NADER!

This guy is so oblivious to the ruins that lay in his wake. He needs to accept responsibility for the present debacle our country finds itself in--it's all Nader's fault! And, encouraging Hillary is just another sign that the guy is TOTALLY CLUELESS and he truly does not have the best interests of our country at heart! end of story.

[Hieronymus]

18. That little note from Nader should finish Hillary off.

[DearAbby]

19. Hey Ralph

Kiss my

(___*_x_)

X Marks the spot!

[undeterred]

21. Ralph Nader is out of his gourd. He was left here by aliens.

I wish they would come and pick him up.

[Downtown Hound]

67. They probably left him here for a reason

It was sort of the intergalactic equivalent of sending the annoying nerd out on a snipe hunt and ditching him.

[Mags]

22. You know if Hill doesn't make the cut, I could vote for him

[Hieronymus]

28. Not surprising, and a bunch of DLCers voting for McCain. How thoughtful.

[Alexander]

53. Why? Because you learned nothing from the past 8 years?

Or because you'd rather cut off your nose to spite your face?

[JimGinPA]

23. Looks Like He's Still Taking Money From The Repubs

:puke:

[DJ13]

24. Why does this shock anyone?

Nader has been working with the GOP since 2000 to try and damage the Democratic party.

He now sees Hillary joining him in that cause.

The only shock here is seeing the Clinton supporters who used to hate Nader because they knew he was helping the GOP in 2000 now cheering him as Hillary is now acting the same way.

[mattclearing]

LOL.

I have a lot of respect for Ralph Nader, but this is hilarious. Nader has said so many nasty things about Clinton rule, to encourage this is just ridiculous. Why say anything at all?

[Faygo Kid]

26. Ralph Nader advising the Democrats. Gee, thanks, Ralph.

What a jerk.

[knight_of_the_star]

27. Dude you Fail

[baldguy]

29. Nader thinks we have destroy the country in order to save it.

[DerekJ]

30. When Nader stands up for and tells you how to run your race, you know you’re in trouble.

[tabasco]

31. Nader works for the republicans so this is no surprise.

Neither Nader or Clinton give a damn about this country, just their own selfish, greedy ambitions.

Sick, twisted charlatans - both of them!

[TheCowsCameHome]

32. You've done so much for us, Ralph.

Or should I say "to us"

Go away, please. Just go away.

[A-Schwarzenegger]

36. And Hillary responds:

Dear Ralph:

Long live democracy, freedom, justice, truth, and, last but not
least, our magnificent egos!

Love ya, mean it,
Hillary

[UALRBSofL]

38. I agree with Nader as well

And if you look at his policy platform he is much more progressive then Clinton or Obama.

[still_one]

39. Nader would say the same to Obama, he has only one purpose

He wants it to go to the convention undecided, and in his illusions of grandeur he believes he can somehow have an impact

The only thing nader will be remembered for is allowing the bush administration to destroy the country

Nader can go f*ck himself, he already has done so to the country

As far as Hillary staying or going, that is her decision, and I will vote for WHOEVER the Democratic nominee is, but I WOULD NEVER VOTE FOR THAT POS nader OR mccain

Incidently, to those Clinton supporters, I hope you realize that nader does not have your interest at heart. It wasn't that long ago that the scum Nader said he would enter the race ONLY if Hillary decided to run

In other words, run, fight, and campaign for your candidate against Obama, but my advice is DO NOT ALIGN yourself with that jerk

[redqueen]

43. His goal is the utter destruction of the Dem party.

He believes we have to tear it down, and build something better in its place.

[cloudythescribbler]

40. The question isn't whether HRC has the "right" to run, but what is best POLITICALLY -- ...

Does Nader have any explanation of what progressive political goals HRC is promoting by continuing her campaign? Or is it just the issue of running for the sake of running.

I myself, I should add, am skeptical of calls for HRC to withdraw, as I confidently would NOT support Obama or Kucinich withdrawing if they were in a similar circumstance. So my main beef is with the 'kitchen sink' strategy pursued, which is really perverse, and Democrats at the grass-root should pay heed, especially if Obama loses in 08, with HRC lining up for a run in '12.

[PatGund]

44. If anyone knows how to spoil a campaign....

...it's Nader.

[Bright Eyes]

47. Why does this not surprise me?

A sore loser rooting for a sore loser.

[sniffa]

48. Hillary is the new Nader. I like it.

Let's run with it. :thumbsup:

[DrFunkenstein]

49. Has Nader Just Gone and Turned Anarchist?

Whatever happened to his public advocacy? He could be doing good work and return his reputation somewhat. He's just acting plain foolish these days.

[workinclasszero]

52. Both of them must be on the RNC payroll (nt)

[slinkerwink]

54. she's been Naderized.

[knixphan]

55. why do they love McCain?

[ButterflyBlood]

56. Wow, McCain's other shill speaks up!

Figures. Tweedledumb (Hillary) and Tweedledumber (Ralph) on the same side.

[dailykoff]

58. That fat piece of puke is a Neocon tool

just as I always suspected. :puke:

[JackORoses]

59. some people are simply incapable of seeing beyond themselves

[Beacool]

62. Thank you Mr. Nader!!!

Just for that, if Hillary doesn't make it, I'll consider you in November.

[Crunchy Frog]

63. Well, if Nader wants it, then it must be for the best. n/t

[Chulanowa]

64. So a guy receiving money from the RNC wants Clinton to stay in the race...

A race that he himself serves no purpose in other than to be an upset.

Sen. Clinton, this is your wakeup call...

[kerry-is-my-prez]

65. Maybe he'll keep out of the race if she stays in at least....

n/t