Dean statement on Nader's announcement to run for President
This should put an end to the silly speculation about a Nader endorsement by Dean. Some Dean supporters, a small but vocal minority, will be turned off and will not like being made to feel Bush-complicit by voting for Nader. That's why it would be best for Ralph to drop out, or not get on the ballot in competitive states: to not put progressives of good will in that position. That's why I'm sure Gary Bauer won't run independent either, even though he would have equally good reasons to do so; but you can't blame me for hoping.