Posted on 06/21/2010 3:11:55 PM PDT by Qbert
Ralph Nader denounced President Obama's lack of leadership on Monday and said he was leaning against, but would not rule out, a 2012 presidential bid.
In a radio interview with liberal activist Mark Green, Nader said that Obama had resorted to "mealy-mouthed, well-composed rhetoric" on the BP oil spill but hasn't backed it up with real action, like banning BP from doing business with the government.
He added that a stubborn Congress is no excuse for not passing a strong climate bill.
"That's a cop out. Would LBJ not be able to get it through when he had 59 Democrats and an independent? [Obama] doesn't know how to deal like LBJ did. He doesn't have that fervor," Nader said.
As for his own 2012 prospects, Nader said he would rather have another liberal run in his place but would not rule out the possibility of a fifth presidential campaign.
"I want the progressive agenda to be on the ballot. I'd rather have someone else do it like Jim Hightower or Mark Green," Nader said.
Green chuckled and said he "probably" would not be on the ballot.
Run, Ralph, run!
Ditto. Where do I send my contribution? Heck, I’d put a yard sign if it would “help”.
If McCain were to run again, I’d vote for Ralphie!
He has my full support! (wink, wink)
I'd be happy to contribute generously to his campaign.
Amen. Anything to further polarize the left. Its funny how there are thoughts of a presidential nominee leaning further left when the pendulum is swinging back to us. Go Nader, Green, or Kermit the Frog for all I care.
Amen. Anything to further polarize the left. Its funny how there are thoughts of a presidential nominee leaning further left when the pendulum is swinging back to us. Go Nader, Green, or Kermit the Frog for all I care.
Oh, I wouldn't vote for him (Nader), not even with a gun to my head. But, I'd campaign like mad for him. A vote for Nader is one less vote for Obama.
It would be great to see Ralph Nader jump in the race. He can suck-up some of the youth vote and some disenfranchised hardcore greenies. His entry in the race could only help the GOP, maybe upwards to 1%.
Anything to further polarize the left
I talked a girl who was leaning toward Al Gore into voting for Nader in 2000. She caught on...after Gore lost. She was mad at me and I haven’t spoken to her since. LOL
I'd love to have all three of their monstrous egos on the ballot. The more lefty loons the merrier!
(It may not be a Big Mac, but I'm lovin' it!)
Heh heh. All is fair in love and war... and politics.
Did Nader run before ‘68? I was at Fresno State in ‘72 when he was supposed to make a campaign stop there - never showed. Carol Doda did but that’s another story.
If he was around, Harold Stassen would probably tell him to give it a rest...
GO RALPH GO!!!! Where do I send my check?!!!!!
Run, Nader, Run! I know it begins with an N and ends with an R. Relax man, it’s OK! Anything to siphon off votes from obozo.
Cant wait for the first NY Slimes article to come out and attack Nader.
Would that be the Mark Green who was supposed to be crowned Mayor of New York City before 9/11 ?
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