Ralph Nader Might Announce Run For President 333
SonicSpike writes "According to the AP, Ralph Nader could be poised for another presidential campaign. Nader will appear on NBC's 'Meet the Press' tomorrow to announce whether he will launch another White House bid. Nader kicked off his 2004 presidential run on the show. Kevin Zeese, who was Nader's spokesman during the 2004 presidential race said, 'Obviously, I don't think Meet the Press host Tim Russert would have him on for no reason.'"
Re:I can't be the only (Score:4, Informative)
Nader has run for President four times (in 1992, 1996, 2000 and 2004), and is currently considering running in 2008.[1] In 1992 he ran as a write-in in both the New Hampshire Republican and Democratic primaries, and other primaries. In 1996 and 2000, he was the nominee of the Green Party; in 2004, he ran as an independent, but was also endorsed by the Reform Party.[1] His campaigns have been controversial, with his role in the 2000 election in particular being subject to much analysis and debate.[2]
He appeared on the cover of Time magazine in 1969 for his role as a consumer advocate.[3]
Re:But I want RoooOoon (Score:4, Informative)
That's for sure. Already, 10.3% of all homes are "under water" on their mortgages. Its expected that between 30% and 50% will end up tht way before we get to the bottom of the trough. The US could be in for a Japan-style meltdown, with at least a decade lost.
This will sideswipe the worlds' economy.
Already, there's a question of whether several German state banks [spiegel.de], who hold billions in US toxic mortgage paper, will be forced into bankruptcy.
That's what happens in a global economy where lying ratings agencies give triple-a ratings to junk in return for fees.
Re:Should we just call it now? (Score:4, Informative)