Tough Questions for Nader [View All]

Ralph Nader is now contemplating his fourth presidential race and the media seems content to continue not asking him tough questions. At this stage of the presidential cycle, Nader, who is outspoken in his criticisms of the Democratic Party, could just as easily run for the Democratic nomination. Why doesn't he? I mean, beyond the obvious that he wouldn't win, but I think that if he has so many strong opinions about the makeup and composition of the party, he should run and try to change things from the inside. Then, it might make more sense to me if he ran as an independent after losing.

He might say, "oh, well Kucinich is in the race and he represents my views closely." Well, Ralph, what does that tell you about the democratic process within the Democratic Party? It tells me that those views are not popular enough within the party to win a majority or even plurality of voters. Which furthermore tells me, Ralph, your independent movement has little legitimacy IF it is solely aimed at holding accountable the Democratic Party.