Ralph Nader for President

On Meet the Press, February 28th 2008, Ralph Nader announced his run for Presidency. Though Nader may be common knowledge to some, many still are asking who Ralph Nader is and what are his reasons for entering the 2008 Presidential run?

Ralph Nader, the new addition to the 2008 presidential candidates is a lawyer, advocate, and an author. His books range in political, legal, consumer advocacy and opinion writings. Ralph Nader spent the 60's and 70's pioneering many consumer safety programs. The mandatory seat belt and shatterproof windshield are only two of his gifts to Americans.

Ralph Nader has been the founding father of many non profit groups in the United States. In 1972 he founded the Clean Water Action Project. In 1998 the Center of Justice and Democracy was founded by Nader. In 2001 he founded the Democracy Rising which holds annual rallies to empower and educate American citizens. As well, over 45 other non profits have been accredited to Ralph Nader.

Nader has run four previous times for the President of United States and has gained media attention for his direct and sometimes cut throat comments of other candidates. A member of the several different Parties, Nader is often credited for taking the 2000 election from Al Gore in Florida ("The Great Election Spoiler of 2000"). However, with over 3% of the popular vote and a strong following in Florida, Ralph Nader contends that it was the Democrats who took away their own win in 2000.