Winchester went for Obama; third parties pick up a few votes Nov 6, 2008
Independent Ralph Nader and running mate Matt Gonzales received 84 votes. There were 53 write-ins and 56 blanks. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Who does the GOP rally around? Nov 6, 2008
A coalition party of extremists will be formed, led by Ralph Nader and Sean Hannity. It will hold a convention in a Motel 6 somewhere south of Tifton, and run on a platform of invading Finland and making organic prunes the National Food. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Obama carries Chippewa County Nov 6, 2008
7 percent, led by Ralph Nader with 283 votes. Chippewa County has voted for the ultimate winner of the presidential race in every election since 1960, with the exception of 1988, when Democrat Michael Dukakis won the county but lost the election to George H.W. Bush. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
More of this story Nov 6, 2008
President and Vice President: John McCain and Sarah Palin, Republican, 1443; Ralph Nader and Matt Gonzalez, Independent, 35; Barack Obama and Joe Biden, Democrat, 3361; Ron Paul and Michael Peroutka, Constitution, 50; and Bob Barr and Wayne Allen Root, Libertarian, 10. United States Senator: Incumbent Max Baucus, Democrat, 4097; Bob Kelleher, Republican, 771. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
Montana goes to McCain Nov 6, 2008
Trailing were Ron Paul, a Constitution Party of Montana candidate, with 2 percent; Ralph Nader, an Independent, with 1 percent; and Bob Barr, a Libertarian Party candidate, with less than 1 percent of the vote. In winning counties large and small all over the state, McCain captured 44 of the 56 counties. (Missoulian, MT)
D-S Middle School holds mock election Nov 6, 2008
Students voted for: President Barack Obama 56percent John McCain 29percent Ralph Nader 9percent Senator John Kerry 71 percent Jeff Beatty 21 percent. On the issues (they ranked each issue on a 5-point scale). (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Democrats surge ahead, 15 votes to 6 Nov 6, 2008
The independent candidate Ralph Nader was on both towns' ballots but got no votes. Harts Location had favoured the Republican candidate in every election since reinstating early voting in 1996. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Bronstein: Newsom hurt the cause of Proposition 8 Nov 6, 2008
Blaming Newsom for Prop 8 losing is like blaming the goalie for losing a soccer game or Ralph Nader for Gore not getting elected in 2000. Weak sauce. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Voters decide nation’s leader Tuesday (309) Nov 6, 2008
They are, as shown in order on the ballot, Barack Obama and Joe Biden (D), John McCain and Sarah Palin (R), Chuck Baldwin and Darrell L. Castle (Ind), Bob Barr and Wayne Root (Ind) and Ralph Nader and Matt Gonzalez (Ind). On the ballot in the State of Alabama for District 4 are U.S. Senator, Vivian Davis Figures (D) and Jeff Sessions (R); for United States Representative First Congressional District, Jo Bonner (R); for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, Deborah Bell Paseur (D) and Greg Shaw... (Atmore Advance, AL)
County vs. State Election Results Nov 6, 2008
Election 2008 Coverage. We had a huge grassroots effort here in Cowlitz County. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Tioga County voters head for polls Tuesday (132) Nov 6, 2008
After declining to seek the Green Party s nomination, Ralph Nader is running as an Independent candidate with Matt Gonzalez as vice president. The names of two other presidential candidates the Constitution Party s Chuck Baldwin, a pastor and radio talk show host, and the Green Party s Cynthia McKinney, a former Congresswoman do not appear on any Tioga County ballots because their parties failed to file the necessary paperwork to certify these candidates. (Wellsboro Gazette, PA)
Final Bingham Co. results Nov 6, 2008
News Story - Idaho State Journal. Registered Voters 20355. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
President-elect Obama faces daunting challenges Nov 6, 2008
Ralph Nader, Ind 6,749 0 percent ... Ralph Nader, Ind 2,677 1 percent ... Ralph Nader, NPD 9,166 0 percent. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
No records set for voter turnout Nov 6, 2008
Coming in third in the presidential race for Bureau County was Independent candidate Ralph Nader, with 158 votes, which amounted to. 9 percent. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Local turnout matches statewide numbers Nov 6, 2008
"Voter enthusiasm is at an all-time high, said Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land, whose office recorded 5.1 million ballots cast out of a possible 7.4 registered voters, or 69 percent.In Emmet County clerk Gail Martin said that voters were in line to exercise their civic responsibility all day 18,226 of the 26,146 registered voters in the county cast ballots, capping turnout out at 70 percent. That shows there was a great amount of concern and interest, said Martin. People believed their vote... (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Maury County backs McCain Nov 6, 2008
There was one write-in vote for independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader. Story created Nov 05, 2008 - 16:02:12 EST.. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
VIDEO: McClatchy DC commentary and analysis Nov 5, 2008
Guests include:Gareth Porter, Tom Morris, Ralph Nader, Babak Yektefar, Danny Glover, Gwendolyn Mink, JoAnn Wypijewski, Jonathan Schell, Danny Schechter, Sam Greenfield, Phyllis Bennis, Ray McGovern, Medea Benjamin, Robert Parry, Matt Welch, Bruce Fein, Makani Themba-Nixon, Dana Nelson, Norman Solomon, Dwight Hopkins, Bill Fletcher Jr., Michael Ratner and Forrest Hylton. Comments. (Fresno Bee)
The taxpayer watchblog Nov 5, 2008
Saturday, August 2, 2008 12:10 PM EDT. Mark Kukiela is an employee of The Citizen and a Cayuga County resident that would like to see government spending brought in line with what is affordable. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Voting at heart of American experience Nov 5, 2008
Lesser-known presidential candidates appearing on the ballot ranging from Libertarian Bob Barr to independent Ralph Nader also present widely divergent philosophies and ideas on how to solve the countrys troubles. Choosing the next president is the biggest decision that voters will make today and, as usual, Florida is a battleground with polls showing McCain and Obama in a dead heat for the states 27 electoral votes. (Florida Today)
Mazda RX-8 only vehicle with 5-star rollover risk rating - Jun. 7, 2004 Nov 5, 2008
But car buyers shouldn't necessarily feel good about a four-star rating, said Laura MacCleery, counsel for auto safety for Public Citizen, the consumer group founded by Ralph Nader. She said that the 10 to 20 percent risk of a rollover in that category should not be considered one of the top ratings, and instead should be considered the minimum acceptable level. (Yahoo News -- Highway Safety)
CNN debuts hologram technology to beam people in 3-D Nov 5, 2008
The California voter would vote for the candidate the Ohio voter wanted -- such as Ralph Nader -- while the Ohio voter backed Al Gore instead of Nader. The rationale is that a vote for Al Gore in Ohio carries much more weight than it does in safe California, and the net total of votes on a national scale remains the same. (Salon)
Election 2008: Cumberland County Voting Results Nov 5, 2008
Ralph Nader (G): 747. U.S. House of Representatives races. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Obama wins by a landslide Nov 5, 2008
The others are Cynthia McKinney (Green Party), Bob Barr (Libertarian Party), Joseph Polachek (New Party), Charles Baldwin (Constitution Party ) and Ralph Nader (Independent Party). Americans also voted on Tuesday to choose 435 members of the House of Representatives, who serve for two years, and about one-third of the 100 Senators (35) to serve a six-year term. (The Punch)
More of this story Nov 5, 2008
Ralph Nader led the third parties with only 107 votes. Obama had about 60 million popular votes to about 54 million McCain nationwide or about 57 percent to 42 percent. (Hamburg Ashley County Ledger, AR)
List of Candidates: November 4 general election Nov 5, 2008
Constitution Chuck Baldwin / Darrell L. Castle Democrat Barack Obama / Joe Biden Green Cynthia McKinney / Rosa A. Clemente Independent Ralph Nader / Matt Gonzalez Libertarian Bob Barr / Wayne A. Root Republican John McCain / Sarah Palin ... Constitution Chuck Baldwin / Darrell L. Castle Democrat Barack Obama / Joe Biden Green Cynthia McKinney / Rosa A. Clemente Independent Ralph Nader / Matt Gonzalez Libertarian Bob Barr / Wayne A. Root Republican John McCain / Sarah Palin. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
CostaLiving: A very scary Halloween Nov 5, 2008
Was Ralph Nader kidded about his name when he was growing up. How about this phrase to describe our economy s meltdown: The worst crisis since Isis. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
By the numbers: Results from area elections Nov 5, 2008
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published - Wednesday, November 05, 2008. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
BREAKING: Unofficial State Election results Nov 5, 2008
- Ralph Nader, IND, 2,340. - Chuck Baldwin, IND, 1,109. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Much to be decided on Nov. 4 ballot (202) Nov 5, 2008
Bob Barr is running on the Libertarian ticket and Ralph Nader is running with no party affiliation. In Congress, 8th District voters will be choosing between Democratic incumbent Gabrielle Giffords and Republican Tim Bee. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
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Ralph Nader, Matt Gonzalez 198. Cynthia McKinney, Rosa Clemente 79. (Heber Springs Sun-Times, AR)
Election results Nov 5, 2008
31% Independent, Ralph Nader, Matt Gonzalez ... 37% Independent, Ralph Nader, Matt Gonzalez. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Andrews School students rock the vote Nov 5, 2008
The results of the student-run election on Nov. 3 were as follows: Barack Obama: 359 votes, 76 percent; John McCain: 91 votes, 19 percent; Ralph Nader: 20 votes, 4 percent; and Robert Barr: 3 votes, 1 percent. Loading commenting interface. (Medford Transcript, MA)
PBT poll: Readers prefer McCain over Obama Nov 5, 2008
Rounding out the voting with 1 percent each were Libertarian Bob Barr and Independent Ralph Nader. Two percent of respondents said they planned to write in a candidate. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Islanders declare victory over US bombers Nov 5, 2008
Feb 25 2008: Ralph Nader tells on NBC's Meet the Press that he will again run for the US presidency. Jul 13 2008. (Yahoo News -- Puerto Rico)
T&D Region Election Roundup Nov 5, 2008
Libertarian presidential candidate Bob Barr had 97 votes compared to 87 votes for the Constitutional Party s Chuck Baldwin and 64 votes for Ralph Nader, who was added to the ballot by petition. Holding true to form, the District 2 U.S. House of Representatives race went to Democrat Rob Miller with 59 percent, or 5,894 votes, to incumbent GOP Rep. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
LETTERS: NCT, Nov. 4, 2008 Nov 5, 2008
Think, for example, of the interesting impact that Ron Paul or Ralph Nader would have on Congress this way. What do you think. (North County Times)
Obama, Arciero and cop station winners Nov 5, 2008
Independent Ralph Nader and Libertarian Bob Barr each got 30 votes across Littleton s three precincts. Working down the ballot, incumbent Sen. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Obama makes history with presidential win Nov 5, 2008
Independent candidate Ralph Nader received 94 votes, Libertarian Party candidate Bob Barr got 78, Independent Green Party candidate Chuck Baldwin received 62, and Green Party candidate Cynthia McKinney had 25. McCain delivered his concession speech and congratulated Obama shortly before 11:30 p.m.. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Democrats Most Reliable Constituents: The Press Nov 5, 2008
Waldman worked for Ralph Nader's organization Public Citizen before being hired by the Clinton administration, first as Special Assistant to the President for Policy Coordination between 1993 and 1995, and then as Director of Speechwriting from 1995 until 1999, according to his biography by the Brennan Center ... cast ballots for Bill Clinton in 1992," they reported in the Spring 2001 edition of The Public Interest. Voters were far less exuberant about those liberal candidates, as just 46... (MediaResearch.org)
11 p.m. Bingham Co. results Nov 5, 2008
RALPH NADER (IND) 1 1. 00% BARACK OBAMA (DEM) 14 14. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Local results Nov 5, 2008
Palm Beach Post: Palm Beach ure Coast news, sports, entertainment, jobs, cars, homes. 2008 Election Results. (The Palm Beach Post)
Election update: Woodard students favor McCain Nov 5, 2008
At 3 p.m., the votes were tallied and McCain was declared the winner receiving 241 votes to 188 for Obama, and there was one write-in vote for independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader. Social studies teacher and organizer of the election Diane Patterson said she was thrilled to see the students excited about the election. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Q&A with Michael Moore Nov 5, 2008
You campaigned for Ralph Nader in the 2000 presidential election, and John Kerry, as the anti-Bush, in 2004. This time you're backing Obama, and you did it early, in April of this year. (Time.com)
WUSA9.com | Washington, DC | Obama Beats McCa... Nov 5, 2008
Independent Ralph Nader was on both towns' ballots but got no votes. "I'm not going to say I wasn't surprised," said Obama supporter Tanner Nelson Tillotson, whose name was drawn from a bowl to make him Dixville Notch's first voter. (W-USA News, DC)
Port Byron students cast their ballots Nov 4, 2008
More than 400 students from seventh- through 12th-grades voted for president through YLI's Internet forum, and by a landslide chose Democrat Barack Obama over Republican John McCain, 294-92, with 22 votes going to minor party candidates Bob Barr, Cynthia McKinney and Ralph Nader. It's critical to get our youngsters involved in the political process, Townsend said. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
The taxpayer watchblog Nov 4, 2008
Saturday, August 2, 2008 12:10 PM EDT. Mark Kukiela is an employee of The Citizen and a Cayuga County resident that would like to see government spending brought in line with what is affordable. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
J-E holds its election Nov 4, 2008
JORDAN Surrounded by a swath of Secret Service agents, presidential candidates Barack Obama, John McCain, Bob Barr and Ralph Nader and their running mates delivered their closing messages to Jordan-Elbridge High School voters on Monday. Sam Tenney / The Citizen Jordan-Elbridge High School student Nick Johnson, 17, delivers a speech as Matt Gonzalez, independent candidate Ralph Nader's vice presidential running mate, at the school Monday morning. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
It's Election Day; here's your quick guide Nov 4, 2008
Also on the ballot: the Green Party s Cynthia McKinney; the Libertarian Party s Bob Barr; Ralph Nader; and Chuck Baldwin of the Constitution Party. Nebraskans will elect the successor to two-term Republican Sen. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Let the masses be heard, let the candidates be heard Nov 4, 2008
While presidential hopefuls like Ralph Nader (Independent), Cynthia McKinney (Green Party), Chuck Baldwin (Constitution Party) and Bob Barr (Libertarian) have to do somersaults to spread the word about their campaigns, senators McCain and Obama can rely on massive amounts of free media coverage and expensive television ads. In comparison, the Obama campaign reported raising more than $150 million in the month of September alone, while the Nader campaign announced nearing the $3 million mark for... (University News, MO)
Election Guide Nov 4, 2008
New Mexico Daily Lobo - The Independent Voice of the University of New Mexico since 1895. Telephone: (505) 277-7527. (The Daily Lobo, NM)
Tressel keeps party colors scarlet and gray in politics Nov 4, 2008
CLEVELAND SPORTSNews, Scores, Teams, Stories on Northeast OH Sports. If Jim Tressel were to run for governor of Ohio, would you vote for him. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Mazda RX-8 only vehicle with 5-star rollover risk rating - Jun. 7, 2004 Nov 4, 2008
But car buyers shouldn't necessarily feel good about a four-star rating, said Laura MacCleery, counsel for auto safety for Public Citizen, the consumer group founded by Ralph Nader. She said that the 10 to 20 percent risk of a rollover in that category should not be considered one of the top ratings, and instead should be considered the minimum acceptable level. (Yahoo News -- Highway Safety)
Obama Takes Tuesday's First Vote Tallies Nov 4, 2008
Independent Ralph Nader was on both towns' ballots but got no votes. Both towns had favored George Bush in the last two elections. (CBS News)
The Korean-American hair Obama Nov 4, 2008
"I make no pretense to judge the argument. If you'd like to examine it in more detail, you can read the whole thing for yourself after jumping through a couple of hoops to get guest access.I just find the whole convoluted process silly. Voting is a privilege and a right given to us by virtue of living in a free society -- we don't need a rational choice framework to provide a reason for participating in the process. "Vote for Charity's Sake" reminds me of an argument Tyler Cowen made in his book... (Salon)
How to read the numbers on Election Day Nov 4, 2008
If the combined vote share for Ralph Nader and Bob Barr is running under 2 percent in the early returns, then it will be very difficult to imagine how Obama will fall short of the 50 percent barrier. And it is not out of the question that he might approach 55 percent, a preposterous thought just a couple of months ago. (Salon)
Radley Balko: The Two-Party Monopoly Nov 4, 2008
But regardless of what you may think of his politics, or that of third-party candidates like Ralph Nader or Chuck Baldwin, this system is rigged. The two major parties have effectively cemented their grip on power by creating laws that make it virtually impossible for upstarts to compete with them. (Fox News)
Obama ahead in NH, McCain hopes for primary replay Nov 4, 2008
Libertarian candidates are on the ballot in all the top races; independent presidental candidate Ralph Nader also is listed. 2008 The Associated Press. (Concord Monitor)
Polls open 'til 7 p.m. A federal judge yesterday refused to change Virginia voting procedures after hearing an NAACP complaint that election officials are unprepared for high voter turnout. Nov 4, 2008
com - polls open 'til 7 p.m.. polls open 'til 7 p.m.. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Election Day here at last: What to watch for Nov 4, 2008
And even Libertarian Bob Barr and Peace and Freedom Party candidate Ralph Nader, who also have some name recognition, aren't the only non-mainstream candidates. The list of presidential contenders before Iowans includes those four plus Chuck Baldwin of the Constitution Party, Cynthia McKinney of the Green Party, Gloria La Riva of the Party for Socialism and Liberation, Brian Moore of the Socialist Party USA and James Harris of the Socialist Workers Party. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Palin last 'culture warrior' Nov 4, 2008
I ll vote for the man who has done more good for this country than those two put together - Ralph Nader. I hope Saxby Chambliss loses by one vote and then someone runs over his dog. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Long lines, great weather facing voters Nov 4, 2008
Independent, Ralph Nader, Matt Gonzalez. Louisiana Taxpayers Party, "Ron" Paul,Barry Goldwater,Jr. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Obama Takes Tuesday's First Vote Tallies Nov 4, 2008
Independent Ralph Nader was on both towns' ballots but got no votes. Both towns had favored George Bush in the last two elections. (CBS News -- Iraq)
Hancock County faces constitutional convention question Nov 4, 2008
In addition to Republican challenger John McCain, other presidential candidates on the ballot are Cynthia McKinney of the Green Party; Bob Barr of the Libertarian Party; John Polachek, new; Charles Baldwin, Constitution Party of Illinois; Ralph Nader, independent. Incumbent U.S. Sen. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Lee County has state Senate, House races, and supervisor contests Nov 4, 2008
Unless independent Ralph Nader, Green Party candidate Cynthia McKinney or Libertarian Party candidate Bob Barr pull off the biggest upset in history, this will be the first time since 1960 a sitting senator has won the race for the White House. The residents of Lee County and Iowa have other races to consider. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Clark County has referenda, sheriff and governor races Nov 4, 2008
Other presidential candidates on the Missouri ballot are Bob Barr, Chuck Baldwin and Ralph Nader. Northeast Missouri Congressman Kenny Hulshof, a Republican, and Democratic Attorney General Jay Nixon are vying for governor. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)