by Matthew Hay Brown
Another precinct heard from: Now it’s Ralph Nader who’s weighing in on the never-ending campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination.
While Nader himself is running again for president, he appears to see a kindred spirit in Hillary Clinton. The longtime activist – who knows a thing or two about running for office when others wish he would withdraw – is urging Clinton to stay in the race. For as long as she wishes.
Perhaps most interestingly, he’s doing it in the form, unusual in American political communication, of free verse.
He’s calling the piece, now on his campaign web site, “Don’t Listen to Senator Leahy:”
Senator Clinton:
Just read where Senator Patrick Leahy is calling on you to drop out of the Presidential race.
Believe me.
I know something about this.
Here’s my advice:
Don’t listen to people when they tell you not to run anymore.
That’s just political bigotry.
Listen to your own inner citizen First Amendment voice.
This is America.
Just like every other citizen, you have a right to run.
Whenever you like.
For as long as you like.
It’s up to you, Hillary.
Just tell them –
It’s democracy.
Get used to it.
Yours truly,
Ralph Nader
(AP Photo/MJ Schear)
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Comments
No poetic sense, but at least he's not a misogynist unlike so many so-called Democrats, both those in office and in the constituency.
Listen, Hillary - take it to the wire. If you make it, the victory will be even sweeter, and if you don't, at least you'll know, you gave it your best.
Posted by: the truth | April 1, 2008 4:58 PM
I thought Nader's 5 minutes of fame were up?
Posted by: DD | April 1, 2008 9:53 PM
Once again, Mr. Nader gets it right. It is a shame that Americans are so duped by the corporations that control our democracy that they insult the one true champion they have in the arena of national politics.
Posted by: RueSo | April 3, 2008 3:27 PM
Run Hillary Run.
I won't vote for you, but unlike you and Obama who didn't speak up for the democratic process when Kucinich was excluded from the debate, I support the democratic process, regardless of the outcome.
And even though Nader will not win again, I will still vote for him and not have any regrets, regardless of who wins. Because that is what the democratic process is about, voting your conscience.
peace
http://www.wordsareimportant.com/nader.htm
Posted by: AG | April 4, 2008 1:58 AM
Keep plugging, Ralph. You have more sense than the 3 top contenders - combined!
Posted by: kammie | April 4, 2008 8:43 AM