Nader's new book published by Murdoch

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When former Democratic presidential contender Howard Dean faces third-party candidate Ralph Nader in a 90-minute debate to be aired on National Public Radio Friday, Dean is sure to press Nader on whether his run for the White House will again help Republicans on Election Day, and on whether Nader has become that party's pawn.

Another good question Dean might ask Nader, critic of corporate-controlled Washington and foe of rampant media consolidation, is why Nader's new book, which arrived in stores this week and kicks off his presidential campaign, is being published by Rupert Murdoch. Chairman of the expansive conglomerate News Corp., the conservative Murdoch has been a chief advocate for more than two decades of extensive media deregulation. And his HarperCollins is not only publishing Nader's "The Good Fight: Declare Your Independence and Close the Democracy Gap" but providing the candidate with expensive public relations promotion and media bookings.

"Is this a coincidence, or a backhanded way of helping Nader out?" asks Chellie Pingree, president of Common Cause.

http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2004/07/09/nader_murdoch/index.html

So, why does Nader hop in bed with the Evil Corporate Emperor himself? Seems like the quest for the Ring of Power has turned Nader into a political Gollum.

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1. Nader is a repuke

He's got his followers snowed just like bu$h has his. What a shame.

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2. Yet another reason why

Nader has lost all credibility to me.

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3. "Gollum" Nader's idea of "the precious" is his colossal ego.