rushmc 23 #1 October 31, 2007 Ralph Nader Sues Democratic Party Tuesday, October 30, 2007 5:01 PM WASHINGTON -- Consumer advocate and 2004 independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader sued the Democratic Party on Tuesday, contending officials conspired to keep him from taking votes away from nominee John Kerry. Nader's lawsuit, filed in District of Columbia Superior Court, also named as co-defendants Kerry's campaign, the Service Employees International Union and several so-called 527 organizations such as America Coming Together, which were created to promote voter turnout on behalf of the Democratic ticket. The lawsuit also alleges that the Democratic National Committee conspired to force Nader off the ballot in several states. "The Democratic Party is going after anyone who presents a credible challenge to their monopoly over their perceived voters," Nader said in a statement. "This lawsuit was filed to help advance a free and open electoral process for all candidates and voters. Candidate rights and voter rights nourish each other for more voices, choices, and a more open and competitive democracy." Among other things, the lawsuit alleges that the DNC tried to bankrupt Nader's campaign by suing to keep him off the ballot in 18 states. It also suggests the DNC sent Kerry supporters to crash a Nader petition drive in Portland, Ore., in June 2004, preventing him from collecting enough signatures to get on the ballot. The lawsuit seeks "compensatory damages, punitive damages and injunctive relief to enjoin the defendants from ongoing and future violations of the law." It was not clear how much money Nader is seeking; his attorney, Bruce Afran, did not immediately return a telephone call seeking comment. A DNC spokesman also did not immediately return a telephone call for comment. © 2007 Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed."America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #2 October 31, 2007 Actually this is GREAT NEWS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #3 October 31, 2007 QuoteActually this is GREAT NEWS that is what I thought. Both parties do all they can to keep the monopoly. A little dose of reality might make them "listen" to the people again."America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #4 October 31, 2007 The forces of the left and right play against the rest of us in the middle. They are actually the A&B squads of the same team. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #5 October 31, 2007 Nader for President in 08. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #6 October 31, 2007 Quote Nader for President in 08. Oh for Gods sake lets not get carried away now"America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idrankwhat 0 #7 October 31, 2007 Quote Quote Nader for President in 08. Oh for Gods sake lets not get carried away now I think his point is that he wants Nader to split the vote so that Bad Choice (D) loses and Bad Choice (R) wins. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #8 October 31, 2007 Quote Quote Quote Nader for President in 08. Oh for Gods sake lets not get carried away now I think his point is that he wants Nader to split the vote so that Bad Choice (D) loses and Bad Choice (R) wins. Hmmm it's so difficult nowadays to figure out who I want to vote 'against' ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #9 October 31, 2007 Quote Quote Quote Nader for President in 08. Oh for Gods sake lets not get carried away now I think his point is that he wants Nader to split the vote so that Bad Choice (D) loses and Bad Choice (R) wins. Well, alrighty thenMy 1st choice at this point would be Duncan Hunter, choice 2 would be Huckabee (sp?) Edited to add: there are many things abour Ron Paul I like to but, he also has some positions that scare the hell out of me."America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyD 0 #10 October 31, 2007 QuoteBoth parties do all they can to keep the monopoly. Aside from the impossibility of this, am I the only one that sees this for what it is? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #11 October 31, 2007 QuoteQuoteBoth parties do all they can to keep the monopoly. Aside from the impossibility of this, am I the only one that sees this for what it is? that they are all in it together and not really 2 groups, but 1? sure, it's been noted constantly ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyD 0 #12 October 31, 2007 QuoteQuoteQuoteBoth parties do all they can to keep the monopoly. Aside from the impossibility of this, am I the only one that sees this for what it is? that they are all in it together and not really 2 groups, but 1? sure, it's been noted constantly huh? I was talking about a bullshit lawsuit to generate cheap publicity. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #13 October 31, 2007 QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteBoth parties do all they can to keep the monopoly. Aside from the impossibility of this, am I the only one that sees this for what it is? that they are all in it together and not really 2 groups, but 1? sure, it's been noted constantly huh? I was talking about a bullshit lawsuit to generate cheap publicity. Hum, interesting thought. If this was anybody but Nader I might agree instantly, but Nader? I will have to think on that."America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #14 October 31, 2007 QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteBoth parties do all they can to keep the monopoly. Aside from the impossibility of this, am I the only one that sees this for what it is? that they are all in it together and not really 2 groups, but 1? sure, it's been noted constantly huh? I was talking about a bullshit lawsuit to generate cheap publicity. I agree, but I didn't link that to the string you responded on. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
