States with Democratic Secretaries of State will block Nader from state ballots

[bluestateguy]

We are fortunate that today, as compared to 2000, more states currently have a Democratic chief elections officer (usually the Secretary of State). They will use their powers to prevent the Communist candidate , Ralph Nader (I'm not pulling any punches here folks; deal with it) from getting on their ballots. Every last signature will be scrutinized down to each un-dotted "I" and un-crossed "T". Any signature that is illegible will be discounted. Every address will have to be verified, and every signatory's voter registration status will be scrutinized. We will tie Nader up in knots, forcing him to go to court to get on the ballot in every state, draining his campaign funds and his time.

If necessary, Democratic secretaries of state will use Katherine Harris or Ken Blackwell tactics to do what has to be done.

[LTR]

1. I say let him be on the ballot

Give Ol' Ralphie enough rope to hang himself.

[Benhurst]

2. Is this the "new politics" Obama talks about?

It sounds like something straight out of Boss Tweed's playbook. New politics, indeed.

[John Q. Citizen]

6. They did it in 04. Both party's are always desperate to keep any percieved threat off the

ballot.

Where have you been?

[Benhurst]

13. I was here, and I complained about it at the time.

And again, it's straight out of Boss Tweed's playbook. "New" politics, indeed. Same old crap in a different wrapper.

[John Q. Citizen]

19. I'm not getting how you are blaming Obama for what the OP predicts will happen

by SOSs in the states.

Can a presidential candidate order SOSs to let Ralph on the ballot?

[yourguide]

16. how is THIS obama's fault???

WTF?

[OHdem10]

3. For the Democrats to do this--Republican Tactic--I say no

Interfering with Democracy is wrong no matter which party does it.

[rodeodance]

4. This OPINE is coming from an Obamafolk (OP)--figures!

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States with Democratic Secretaries of State will block Nader from state ballots

We are fortunate that today, as compared to 2000, more states currently have a Democratic chief elections officer (usually the Secretary of State). They will use their powers to prevent the Communist candidate , Ralph Nader (I'm not pulling any punches here folks; deal with it) from getting on their ballots. Every last signature will be scrutinized down to each un-dotted "I" and un-crossed "T". Any signature that is illegible will be discounted. Every address will have to be verified, and every signatory's voter registration status will be scrutinized. We will tie Nader up in knots, forcing him to go to court to get on the ballot in every state, draining his campaign funds and his time.

If necessary, Democratic secretaries of state will use Katherine Harris or Ken Blackwell tactics to do what has to be done.

[stevenleser]

5. All of you acting so indignant should go tell the spouse of a parent of a dead soldier how upset you

are. I dont happen to agree with the tactics bluestateguy advocates, but I understand the anger that got him there. Hundreds of thousands of dead and maimed Iraqis and tens of thousands of dead/maimed/psychologically scarred military men and women because of this arse, and yes I do blame him for his stupid rhetoric and convincing just enough people that there was no difference between Bush and Gore. When you think about it that way AND factor in that Nader is so stupid and selfish that he refuses to learn from his mistake, all kinds of things come to mind to try and stop him. im not saying i would try them or advocate for them, but you cant stop thoughts from entering your mind.

[RestoreGore]

7. Why? What are they afraid of?

[Eric J in MN]

8. The ideal of government in the public interest

....is progressive, not communistic.

The problem with Nader is that he's running third-party instead of running for an office as a Democrat, not what he would do if he were elected to an office.

[DaDooRonRon]

9. The "Communist candidate"

Honestly, if this doesn't tell you all you need to know about the "Nader haters."

What's next, the Green Party folks are all Marxists and we're all heading down the road to socialist hell if we don't straighten up and fly Dem???

:rofl: :rofl:

[CK_John]

10. Nader is just in it for the matching fund. He'll collect fund to get on the ballot and then fall off

the radar screen. The Green Party has already selected their candidate, so he will have an even tougher time in many states.

[Eric J in MN]

11. Why does Nader want the matching fund? NT

NT

[More Than A Feeling]

12. Joe McCarthy, is that you?

Labeling left-wingers like that, even those you hate, serves nobody but the reactionary right.

[ElsewheresDaughter]

14. Please if Nader is no fool....if he meets all the requirements they can't do jack shit...

your are talking nonsense

[BlackVelvet04]

15. Nice to know you approve of katherine Harris and Ken Blackwell. n/t

[Tatiana]

17. Let's not perpetuate the politics of fear. If his paperwork is legit, let Nader go on the ballot. nt

[monomach]

18. Not sure why they'd bother.

Ralph Nader isn't going to eat away at Obama's base. He's going to get the Gravel voters, and that's about it.

[MaineDem]

20. If he legitimately qualifies, why should they block it?

What legal reason would they have?

What you're suggesting is done now in almost all states for all candidates. Signatures ARE checked.