Millbrook mock election predicts the winners... again Nov 16, 2008
Socialist Workers Party candidate Roger Calero received one vote, Libertarian Party Candidate Bob Barr received seven votes, a Party for Socialism and Liberation candidate Gloria LaRiva received one vote, and Independent candidate Ralph Nader received 18 votes. Obama won the mock election with 61. (Millbrook Round Table, NY)
Low voter turnout astonishing Nov 16, 2008
seeker wrote on Nov 15, 2008 9:46 PM:" I'm not surprised at all. Many Utah Republicans were disgruntled about Romney, didn't like McCain's campaign, and couldn't vote for Obama because of his stand on abortion. So why vote at all? What would we have to do to have viable 3rd party candidates? We are so sharply divided --one "side's" joy is the other side's grief, we can't afford the "Ralph Nader Effect". I move as far toward the center as I possibly can so I can vote for a major party candidate.... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
GOP dominates local General Election races Nov 15, 2008
But even Rick Nightingale, 56, of Van Meter, a Ralph Nader supporter, predicted an Obama win. "The two major political parties have essentially sold out to corporate interests, and to some extent, to their own interests. They don't represent the people anymore," he said. (Dallas County News, IA)
Curt Trnka: Wait, it’s over? I just got my yard sign Nov 15, 2008
And while much of what came out of the 2008 campaign like Ralph Nader s running mate was forgettable, some of the road to the White House could be timeless. What we will miss about the campaign. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Feinberg: Lincoln voters have gone blue Nov 14, 2008
Gore beat Bush in 2000 by better than two to one (2015-974), even though Ralph Nader drew 337 votes. And native son, John Kerry did even better against Bush (2442-914) four years ago. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
BREAKING: Unofficial State Election results Nov 13, 2008
- Ralph Nader, IND, 2,465. - Chuck Baldwin, IND, 1,172. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Voter turnout strong; runoff elections set for Nov. 25 Nov 13, 2008
Other presidential candidates culled significantly less votes, with the next runner-up being Independent candidate Ralph Nader, who took 109 votes, or 1. 10 percent. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Congressional winners helped by Winston County voters Nov 13, 2008
Ralph Nader led the third parties with 28 votes. Obama had about 60 million popular votes to about 54 million for McCain nationwide or about 57 percent to 42 percent. (Louisville Winston County Journal, MS)
Hilbert welcomes Nader Nov 13, 2008
Consumer advocate Ralph Nader is set to visit Friday to talk about civics and environmental stewardship. The four-time presidential candidate will speak from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the college s William E. Swan Auditorium. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
At last, revenge for kosher egg rolls Nov 12, 2008
Gar Smith suggests that Ralph Nader, who made his name fighting the auto industry, be appointed secretary of transportation. -- Rumor has it that Toni Morrison, author of the "Song of Solomon," which Obama has named his favorite book, will read something at his inauguration. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Advice for the president-elect Nov 11, 2008
lime60178 wrote on Nov 9, 2008 10:36 AM:" Also, I do not think that Sen. Obama or Sen. McCain did this intentionally, but many of their supporters have caused a lot of polarization this campaign season with accusations that will take years to heal among non-supporters. I was called many names, some outright foul, by persons when they learned that I did not support their candidate, somewhat eminiscent of the third grade. Like Ralph Nader, I believed that both Obama and McCain were "corporate... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Obama presidency focus of discussion Nov 11, 2008
The audience watched a video of Fox News anchor Shepard Smith questioning perennial presidential candidate Ralph Nader about a comment he made questioning if Obama would be an "Uncle Sam or an Uncle Tom.". Though the remark was controversial, Smith's bewildered reaction to it and Nader's attempt at defending himself got the crowd laughing. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Greers Ferry sewer bond gets flushed Nov 11, 2008
Other numbers in Cleburne County are: President, John McCain, Sarah Pailin, 7,958; Barack Obama, Joe Biden, 2,951; Ralph Nader, Matt Gonzalez, 198; Cynthia McKinney, Rosa Clemente, 79; Chuck Baldwin, Darrell L. Castle, 66; Bob Barr, Wayne Allyn Root, 57; and Gloria La Riva, Eugene Puryear, 25. U.S. Senate, U.S Senator Mark Pryor, 7,263 and Rebekah Kennedy, 2,571; Proposed Constitutional Amendment No. One, for 7,545, against 3,044; Proposed Constitutional Amendment No. Two, for 6,153, against... (Heber Springs Sun-Times, AR)
Dating: Worship together? Nov 11, 2008
Ralph Nader was on Fox News and said Barack Obama choice, basically is whether he s going to be Uncle Sam for the people of this country, or Uncle Tom for the giant corporations. Are you serious. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
How Van Buren County electors cast their ballots Nov 11, 2008
U.S. PRESIDENT Democrat - Barack Obama, 18,589 Republican - John McCain, 15,535 Green - Cynthia McKinney, 54 U.S. Taxpayers - Chuck Baldwin, 146 Libertarian - Bob Barr, 210 Natural Law - Ralph Nader, 234. U.S. SENATE Democrat - Carl Levin (i), 18,932 Republican - Jack Hoogendyk, 13,671 Green - Harley Mikkelson, 287 U.S. Taxpayers - Michael Nikitin, 264 Libertarian - Scotty Boman, 435 Natural Law - Doug Dern, 161. (Paw Paw Courier Leader, MI)
Phil Donahue Nov 11, 2008
I was invited to visit Walter Reed Army Medical Center by Ralph Nader. I had been on the Nader bus in 2000. (Time.com)
The worst James Bond moments Nov 10, 2008
And his gray hair and button-up black jacket make Carver look as if Ralph Nader raided Neo's wardrobe from "The Matrix.". Worst Bond henchman: Nick Nack ("The Man With the Golden Gun"). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Worth missing: It wouldn't bother me a bit ... Nov 10, 2008
Ralph Nader, Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson, Rush Limbaugh, Al Franken and Ann Coulter. 12. (Florida Times-Union)
The taxpayer watchblog Nov 8, 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)
Mazda RX-8 only vehicle with 5-star rollover risk rating - Jun. 7, 2004 Nov 8, 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)
Politics blog: Fox News goes rogue on Palin Nov 8, 2008
Ralph Nader didn't dredge up any asinine cliches to describe her. So despite it all, millions of women saw someone like themselves with children to raise and working hard to keep things together. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
McCain wins Wyoming Nov 8, 2008
Also on the ballot were Libertarian Bob Barr and independents Ralph Nader and Chuck Baldwin. Wyoming last voted for a Democrat when Lyndon Johnson won a landslide victory over Barry Goldwater. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Election ends, results tallied Nov 8, 2008
Independent Party candidate Ralph Nader received 235 votes. Candidates Bob Barr and Chuck Baldwin nearly tied with Libertarian candidate Barr receiving 103 votes, only one vote more than Baldwin of the Constitution Party. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
County Voters Supports McCain, Nixon; Commisioners Are Re-Elected Nov 8, 2008
Three other candidates - Bob Barr, Chuck Baldwin and Ralph Nader - each received less than 1 percent of votes in Franklin County. Nationally, President-elect Obama received about 52. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
GOP bucks trend in town Nov 8, 2008
In Brookfield, the McCain and Palin ticket garnered 4,753 votes to 4,340 for the Democratic ticket of Barack Obama and Joe Biden, and 80 votes for the Green Party ticket of Winsted native Ralph Nader and Matt Gonzalez. "I think that Mr. Obama is the kind of person who can work with everybody and bring this country together," Democratic Town Committee Chairman Joni Park said of the party's presidential candidate, who easily won the national race. (Brookfield Journal, CT)
The write-ins: True cast of characters Nov 8, 2008
Fifty-two Oconee County voters wrote in names for presidential candidates this year, only 10 of which were for qualified write-ins like Green Party candidate Cynthia McKinney or independent candidate Ralph Nader. More than 260 people wrote in a presidential candidate in Athens-Clarke County, less than 80 of which were legitimate. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Southbury Voters Back Republicans Nov 8, 2008
Ralph Nader netted 119 votes. GOP candidate David Cappiello defeated Fifth District Congressman Chris Murphy by 5,577 votes to 4,956 although Congressman Murphy, also running on the Working Families ticket, received an additional 461 votes. (Voices, CT)
Voters Support Obama; Deny Convention ProposalIn Bridgewater, Roxbury Nov 8, 2008
President: Republican John McCain, 580; Democrat Barack Obama, 587; Independent, Ralph Nader, 9 ... President: Republican John McCain, 659; Democrat Barack Obama, 840; Independent Ralph Nader, 18. (Voices, CT)
Woodbury Voters Support McCain, Murphy, Kane Nov 8, 2008
Independent Ralph Nader and running mate Matt Gonzalez received 54 votes. Democrat Chris Murphy was reelected to the position of representative of the 5th Congressional District. (Voices, CT)
Middlebury Voters Buck U.S. Trend Nov 8, 2008
Independent Ralph Nader and running mate Matt Gonzalez received 59 votes. Write-in candidates Baldwin-Castle received one vote. (Voices, CT)
Washington Voters Choose Obama by 1,384 to 818 Nov 8, 2008
Independent Ralph Nader received 21 votes. Clearly, though, this was not just any presidential election, but rather a history-making event. (Voices, CT)
Election Day coffee giveaway Nov 8, 2008
"[Starbucks] got me to buy a $4.50 veggie platter, so their promotion worked," said Mr. Thompson who voted for independent candidate Ralph Nader. Tracie Nixon, a New Milford resident said that while she still got her signature Venti sized tea with one teabag of Zen and one teabag of the wild orange, she also enjoyed the Pike Place Roast for her free coffee. (New Milford Times, CT)
Scariest Halloween since the Great Depression Nov 8, 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. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
National reaction Nov 7, 2008
Ralph Nader, independent presidential candidate. "I came down here to make a prayer . . . that we'll be able to change the nation and the world.". (Boston Globe)
SOUP AND SOLIDARITY: NADER STOPS BY BROADWAY DINER Nov 7, 2008
Ralph Nader played to a tiny crowd Monday night ... Once again, Ralph Nader has been left out of the discussion ... If people know anything about Ralph Nader, it s usually that he s a tireless advocate for workers and consumers rights. (Dundalk Eagle, MD)
Killam picks Obama, too Nov 7, 2008
9 percent, Independent nominee Ralph Nader received 5 votes, or 1. 4 percent, and Libertarian nominee Bob Barr received two votes, or 0. (Reading Advocate, MA)
Students learn about election process Nov 7, 2008
Some ballots also included Independent candidate Ralph Nader. McCain overwhelmingly won throughout Fort Leavenworth schools. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
MADDOCKS: Bush refuses to set timetable for his withdrawal from the White House Nov 7, 2008
Facing opposition from Ralph Nader as well as Democrats and Republicans wary of Bush administration intentions, Mr. Obama told House and Senate leaders that he is prepared to negotiate only "a shorter-term agreement" with the president. He said he would insist on a timetable for Mr. Bush s withdrawal from the White House, but did appear to leave open the possibility of a military solution, saying he would decide on what to do "after meeting with generals on the ground and Tito The Builder in my... (Framingham TAB, MA)
Baker gains police union endorsement Nov 7, 2008
In addition to the police endorsement, Baker recently received the endorsement of the Connecticut Citizens Action Group (CCAG), a public advocacy group founded by Ralph Nader and Toby Moffett in 1970. CCAG, which scores all members of the Connecticut General Assembly based on votes for or against its favored policies, gave incumbent Marilyn Giuliano a score of zero. (Pictorial Gazette, CT)
Stadium situation still a mess Nov 7, 2008
Now, constructing one anywhere and the football team can go wherever it pleases after Feb. 1 if it pays off about $55 million in city debt on the stadium seems about as likely as Ralph Nader winning a recall. Right now, you couldn't finance it, says Chargers special counsel Mark Fabiani, the franchise's point man on stadium issues the past six years. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
County Presidential Voting Tallies Nov 7, 2008
Barkhamsted John McCain, 965 Barack Obama, 1,281 Ralph Nader, 50 Bethlehem John McCain,1,214 Barack Obama,1,027 Ralph Nader,30 Bridgewater John McCain, 580 Barack Obama, 587 Ralph Nader, 9 Brookfield John McCain, 4,753 Barack Obama, 4,340 Ralph Nader, 80 Canaan John McCain, 611 Barack Obama, 910 Ralph Nader, 20 Colebrook John McCain, 421 Barack Obama, 460 Ralph Nader, 22 Cornwall John McCain, 218 Barack Obama, 732 Ralph Nader, 12 FallsVillage John McCain, 189 Barack Obama, 429 Ralph Nader,16... (Litchfield County Times, CT)
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Ralph Nader, Matt Gonzalez 198. Cynthia McKinney, Rosa Clemente 79. (Heber Springs Sun-Times, AR)
Obama makes history with presidential win Nov 7, 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)
Multichannel Newswire Nov 7, 2008
In the wake of Barack Obama's historic win, third-party presidential candidate Ralph Nader seized the moment in the worst way. His bitter invective unleashed at president-elect Obama was bad e.. (Multichannel News)
Can Palin lead the GOP? Nov 7, 2008
Gillette wrote on Nov 6, 2008 3:41 PM:" Palin running the GOP? Awesome. And maybe Ralph Nader, Ross Perot, and all the other delusional spoilers can sign on also. Let's just turn our party into a charity basket of perennial election losers. Fun. ". The Spectacle of Chaos wrote on Nov 6, 2008 3:58 PM:" I think Sarah Palin, Joe the Plumber and Toby Keith should have a spelling bee to see which idiot gets to lead the GOP further down the drain. They could do it on Jerry Springer. ". (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
US accountants disappointed with Obama victory Nov 7, 2008
7 percent, and less than 1 percent voted for Constitution Party candidates Chuck Baldwin and Darrell Castle, Green Party candidates Cynthia McKinney and Rosa Clemente, and Independent Party candidates Ralph Nader and Matt Gonzalez. As well as picking losers for the Presidential election, the majority of American accountants also preferred the defeated candidates during the primaries. (Accounting Web, UK)
The computer chooses for you Nov 7, 2008
In the US Glassbooth says my views align closely to those of the presidential candidate Ralph Nader. Who knew he was running. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Cantwell wins seat Nov 6, 2008
Independent candidate Ralph Nader got 88 votes, followed by Libertarian Bob Barr with 42, Green Party candidate Cynthia McKinney with 17 and Constitution Party candidate Chuck Baldwin with 12. Scituate voters agreed with the majority in several other contests. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
The taxpayer watchblog Nov 6, 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)
Election ends, results tallied (84) Nov 6, 2008
Independent Party candidate Ralph Nader received 235 votes. Candidates Bob Barr and Chuck Baldwin nearly tied with Libertarian candidate Barr receiving 103 votes, only one vote more than Baldwin of the Constitution Party. (Green River Star, WY)
Obama/Biden ticket wins mock school election Nov 6, 2008
The John McCain/Sarah Palin Republican team took 33 percent of the votes, while two percent voted for Ralph Nader and Matt Gonsalez and one percent voted for other candidates. Democratic incumbent John Kerry won the senatorial race by a large margin. (Holbrook Sun, MA)
Mazda RX-8 only vehicle with 5-star rollover risk rating - Jun. 7, 2004 Nov 6, 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)
Cole County (finals) (2016) Nov 6, 2008
President: John McCain (R) 24,383; Barack Obama (D) 13,952; Bob Barr (L) 164; Chuck Baldwin (C) 62; Ralph Nader (I) 175. Governor: Kenny Hulshof (R) 19,283; Jay Nixon (D) 18,934; Andrew Finkenstadt (L) 275; Gregory E. Thompson (C) 172. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
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)
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)
McCain wins Wyoming Nov 6, 2008
Also on the ballot were Libertarian Bob Barr and independents Ralph Nader and Chuck Baldwin. Wyoming last voted for a Democrat when Lyndon Johnson won a landslide victory over Barry Goldwater. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
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)
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)
2008 ELECTION RESULTS: Updated (47) Nov 6, 2008
The Montana Standard. The Montana Standard. (Montana Standard, MT)
Counties see higher turnout Nov 6, 2008
Constitution Party candidate Chuck Baldwin got 31 votes, compared with 26 for Ron Paul, 17 for consumer activist Ralph Nader and 14 for Hillary Rodham Clinton. Columbia County's write-ins had a few more notables -- Bill Cosby, Chuck Norris, Dolly Parton, Santa Claus and Adolph Hitler -- each receiving one vote. (The Augusta Chronicle)
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)
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)
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)
