Ralph Nader to Hillary: Run for as long as you like

[jgraz]

Posted by Ralph Nader on Friday, March 28, 2008 at 04:39:00 PM

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

http://www.votenader.org/blog/2008/03/28/dont-listen-to-senator-leahy

Looks like Hillary's got herself a new role model. :rofl:

[BeyondGeography]

1. Strange bedfellows

Now there's a child that would have meant punishment for us all.

[Yael]

2. Oh my.

I had to look for myself -- I thought you made this up.

He is desperate to prove his relevance. Cling to him, Hillary! Ride those coattails.

*snicker*

[Lerkfish]

3. its conflicting parameters: what is within your right to do and what the consequences are.

Clinton, and Nader, were within their right to continue.
However, as in all things, there are consequences.

The consequences are:
1. the continued quixotic tilt at the windmill saps direction and energy from the other primary candidate.
2. it allows the republican candidate to continue to campaign without interference or opposition.
3. it forces the party regulars to choose sides that can be lose/lose instead of win/win
4. By not dropping out and coming in support of the eventual nominee, it renders that move impossible later. No one will ever believe, at this point, a Clinton support position of Obama.
5. It narrows the strategic window of the eventual nominee to reorganize and implement a general election plan.
6. It damages both candidates, but it damages the loser more in terms of later viability.

Now, the conflicting parameter is: are those potential consequences worth or of equal weight to a less than 10% chance of victory?

[PoliticalAmazon]

4. Talk about the kiss of death. n/t

[Forkboy]

5. I don't mind her staying in.

If we can't rally to beat an insane fuckwad like McCain we deserve whatever we get anyways.

[Cha]

18. Yeah, I don't mind, either, and especially when I

think of Lerkfish's consequence #6 "It damages both candidates, but it damages the loser more in terms of later viability."

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x5333906

[NC_Nurse]

6. He certainly has.

:eyes:

[Sarah Ibarruri]

7. Ralph Nader is the kiss of death :) nt

[DearAbby]

8. Wonder if the Clinton Campaign

will denounce and reject the Nader endorsement. Distancing themselves as far away from him as they possibly can. But I donno, maybe both campaigns are financed by the same group people :shrug:

[tridim]

9. Hey Ralph, go fuck yourself.

And stay out of our elections you POS.

[DarienComp]

10. Hillary to Ralph Nader:

[jgraz]

11. lol

[emilyg]

12. He's right.

[Lord Helmet]

13. the loony tunes is speaking in tongues again

[jgraz]

15. It's like some insane political haiku

Stay in Hillary
You have a right to campaign
Until the sun dies

[DarienComp]

17. OMG

:spray:
:yourock:

[mmonk]

14. And what would he know about party primaries?

It's quite a bit different from a third party run in a general election.

[Beacool]

16. Thank you Mr. Nader!!!

The Obama fans should realize this is not a coronation. If they don't like it, then too damn bad for them!!!!!!!!!

[IndyHatedByBothSides]

19. I agree

Hillary should be allowed to run for as long as she likes, PROVIDED she pays her campaign debts. However, she should also be forced to bear the consequences of her prolonged run.

One of the reasons I feel Bill and Hillary exude a sense of entitlement about the nomination is because the party have never held them accountable for their actions.

[DarienComp]

20. Welcome... enjoy the stay.

:hi: