ImmortalDragon Posted October 30, 2007 Author Share Posted October 30, 2007 http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D8SJPDKG1&show_article=1 WASHINGTON (AP) - Consumer advocate and 2004 independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader sued the Democratic Party on Tuesday, contending officials conspired to keep him from taking votes away from nominee John Kerry.Nader's lawsuit, filed in District of Columbia Superior Court, also named as co-defendants Kerry's campaign, the Service Employees International Union and several so-called 527 organizations such as America Coming Together, which were created to promote voter turnout on behalf of the Democratic ticket. The lawsuit also alleges that the Democratic National Committee conspired to force Nader off the ballot in several states. "The Democratic Party is going after anyone who presents a credible challenge to their monopoly over their perceived voters," Nader said in a statement. "This lawsuit was filed to help advance a free and open electoral process for all candidates and voters. Candidate rights and voter rights nourish each other for more voices, choices, and a more open and competitive democracy." Among other things, the lawsuit alleges that the DNC tried to bankrupt Nader's campaign by suing to keep him off the ballot in 18 states. It also suggests the DNC sent Kerry supporters to crash a Nader petition drive in Portland, Ore., in June 2004, preventing him from collecting enough signatures to get on the ballot. The lawsuit seeks "compensatory damages, punitive damages and injunctive relief to enjoin the defendants from ongoing and future violations of the law." It was not clear how much money Nader is seeking; his attorney, Bruce Afran, did not immediately return a telephone call seeking comment. A DNC spokesman also did not immediately return a telephone call for comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImmortalDragon Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D8SJPDKG1&show_article=1 WASHINGTON (AP) - Consumer advocate and 2004 independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader sued the Democratic Party on Tuesday, contending officials conspired to keep him from taking votes away from nominee John Kerry.Nader's lawsuit, filed in District of Columbia Superior Court, also named as co-defendants Kerry's campaign, the Service Employees International Union and several so-called 527 organizations such as America Coming Together, which were created to promote voter turnout on behalf of the Democratic ticket. The lawsuit also alleges that the Democratic National Committee conspired to force Nader off the ballot in several states. "The Democratic Party is going after anyone who presents a credible challenge to their monopoly over their perceived voters," Nader said in a statement. "This lawsuit was filed to help advance a free and open electoral process for all candidates and voters. Candidate rights and voter rights nourish each other for more voices, choices, and a more open and competitive democracy." Among other things, the lawsuit alleges that the DNC tried to bankrupt Nader's campaign by suing to keep him off the ballot in 18 states. It also suggests the DNC sent Kerry supporters to crash a Nader petition drive in Portland, Ore., in June 2004, preventing him from collecting enough signatures to get on the ballot. The lawsuit seeks "compensatory damages, punitive damages and injunctive relief to enjoin the defendants from ongoing and future violations of the law." It was not clear how much money Nader is seeking; his attorney, Bruce Afran, did not immediately return a telephone call seeking comment. A DNC spokesman also did not immediately return a telephone call for comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 Should be good for lots of irony. ("It makes politics go 'round!") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 Should be good for lots of irony. ("It makes politics go 'round!") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predicto Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 Good luck with this one Ralphie. Thanks again for the stuff about the Corvair. Now shut up and go away, kk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predicto Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 Good luck with this one Ralphie. Thanks again for the stuff about the Corvair. Now shut up and go away, kk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 I bet the GOP is picking up his legal bills just like they pay for his campaigns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 I bet the GOP is picking up his legal bills just like they pay for his campaigns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrumanB Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 Good for Ralph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrumanB Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 Good for Ralph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 What compensation is he looking for? Some ballot papers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 What compensation is he looking for? Some ballot papers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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