Dean Calls on Voters to Reject Nader Bid

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http://www.wjla.com/news/stories/0404/137445.html

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Former Democratic presidential contender Howard Dean (website - news - bio) warned on Monday that "a vote for Ralph Nader is the same as a vote for George Bush" as Nader sought to qualify for his first state ballot.

Just hours before Nader's appearance in Oregon, Dean urged the state's voters to ignore the independent's presidential bid and stick with presumptive Democratic nominee John Kerry (website - news - bio) . To get on the Oregon presidential ballot, Nader only needs 1,000 registered voters to gather in one place and sign their names on a petition.

"The only way to send President Bush (website - news - bio) back to Crawford, Texas, is to vote for John Kerry because, unfortunately, a vote for Ralph Nader is the same as a vote for George Bush," Dean said in a telephone interview with The Associated Press.

Dean, the former Vermont governor, had a strong following in Oregon, where supporters threw more fund-raising house parties for him than any other state except California. His plea could have some sway with voters.

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[TroglodyteScholar]

1. Good to know.......(eom)

[David Dunham]

2. Dean is a great guy. He has a terrific future in Dem party.

[bluestateguy]

3. Thank you Howard!

A team player and a class act!

[w4rma]

4. Gov. Dean rocks! (nt)

[sangha]

5. That's my boy!!

I just love Howard Dean!!!

"a vote for Ralph Nader is...a vote for George Bush"