Sunday, October 10, 2004
Nader Out of Luck
Luck, Wisconsin that is. The Washington Post reports from a small pacifist commune in the Western part of the state on a political segment that should by Saint Ralph's natural base.
What goes for Luck, holds for elsewhere in Wisconsin. Just ask Nader's statewide coordinator:
At this time in 2000 I was worried about Nader. I just don't feel the same about him this time out. Progressives largely get what this election is about and they're not going to dick around with Saint Ralph.
Luck, Wisconsin that is. The Washington Post reports from a small pacifist commune in the Western part of the state on a political segment that should by Saint Ralph's natural base.
Leaders of several peace organizations across the country say that Nader is unlikely to earn widespread backing from their members this year. "I think a lot of us are wondering why he is running again," said Woody Powell, executive director of St. Louis-based Veterans for Peace. "It's not clear what there is to gain by voting for him."
What goes for Luck, holds for elsewhere in Wisconsin. Just ask Nader's statewide coordinator:
"With our peace message, you'd think Madison might be friendly terrain, but, to be honest, we get yelled at a lot when we go out to campaign. I've been legitimately worried we were going to be attacked"
At this time in 2000 I was worried about Nader. I just don't feel the same about him this time out. Progressives largely get what this election is about and they're not going to dick around with Saint Ralph.
