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Statement by “Ralph Don’t Run” on Nader’s 2008 Candidacy Announcement  

We’re saddened but not surprised by Ralph Nader’s announcement.  The important point, however, is this:  only one person can make Nader relevant in 2008.  Hillary Clinton.  If Barack Obama is the Democratic nominee, Nader will be even more invisible and irrelevant than he was in 2004.  The ultimate irony of the situation is this:  both the Republicans and Ralph Nader are desperately rooting for Hillary Clinton as their best hope for 2008.  We hope, and expect, that both will be disappointed.

  -John Pearce, Director, RalphDontRun.com

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Additional Comments on Nader's 2008 Candidacy

First, we continue to strongly believe that any third party candidacy in the U.S. two-party system has the inevitable effect of helping elect those most hostile to one’s agenda. In this case, that means helping elect Republicans. We believe that would perpetuate a disaster for our country.

Second, we believe Hillary Clinton would increase Nader’s appeal should she be the Democratic candidate, as we’ve written in our latest OpEd. Personally, as founders of Ralph Don’t Run, we believe Barack Obama is by far our best choice for president in 2008.

Finally, our 2004 RalphDontRun campaign was a remarkable effort drawing participation and support by a virtual who’s who of progressive America. We remain proud of that effort, and would greatly prefer it never be necessary again. An archive of many of the major elements of that year-long campaign is below.

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