Blogcritics: Comments on I'll vote for Ralph Nader if you vote for John Kerry.

Comment by RJ

Fri, 24 Sep 2004 22:49:59 EDT

"And he's giving up in Arizona, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Missouri." I can understand giving up in LA and AZ, judging by recent polls there. But MO is a crucial swing-state that Kerry cannot afford not to compete in. And Arkansas is still very close in the polls. But it IS relatively small beans, electorally-speaking...

Comment by Evilwhiteguy

Thu, 23 Sep 2004 04:05:48 EDT

Hell, even Pataki introduced Bush the other day at a fund raiser by saying "Welcome to the swing state of New York". Gore won by 25 points in NY. Kerry is only up by about 5, same story in NJ. And he's giving up in Arizona, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Missouri.

Comment by RJ

Thu, 23 Sep 2004 00:35:42 EDT

New York will likely go for Kerry. But recent polls have shown the race there to be tight. Much tighter than expected.

Comment by Greg

Wed, 22 Sep 2004 22:15:20 EDT

New York a swing state? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA. Phew. come what may Nov 2 that was truly a funny one. U want polarization? Fuck you all that were not in NY & just dont get it--after 9/11 our unelected leader still had the oppty to create a popular mandate and squandered it in the dust of Iraq. He has betrayed all but the Christian Right--hardly a mandate even amongst Republicans. We will have sooo much to be proud of if we get another 4 years of this administration.

Comment by Eric Olsen

Wed, 22 Sep 2004 11:21:49 EDT

this is very clever and a great use of the Internet - I can't imagine it being illegal unless there were some method of enforcement or coercion. I loved Nader as a consumer activist, think he's a narcissistic megalomaniac (who has every right to run) as a candidate. Thanks Junichi!

Comment by Evilwhiteguy

Wed, 22 Sep 2004 02:25:15 EDT

I won't disagree with the nutjob thing. Remember, Perot arguably cost the Republicans two elections, and I'd say he's a bigger nutjob than Nader is. It's got to be tough when Nader says he ~~voted against the war before he voted for it~~ would not campaign in contested states and then does. When liberal politics meets ultra-liberal politics head-on, things are bound to get ugly.

Comment by Lono

Wed, 22 Sep 2004 00:53:04 EDT

As someone who voted for Nader last time, let me tell you... Nader is a NUTJOB. He is basically running to be a dick. He said would NOT campaign in contested states... and he has. He said he would NOT stay in the race if it threatened the Dems... and he is still in. If that doesn't convince you, read this from Salon. http://archive.salon.com/news/feature/2004/07/14/naderphonecall/

Comment by Evilwhiteguy

Wed, 22 Sep 2004 00:16:25 EDT

Illegal, maybe not. Unethical, I'd say so. It sounds like left-leaning people are trying to disenfranchise Republican voters. And RJ, you forgot New Jersey and Pennsylvania on your list.

Comment by RJ

Tue, 21 Sep 2004 23:52:43 EDT

Some polls indicate both NY and Hawaii are now "swing states." So, trade away! ;)