GOP Group To Air Pro-Nader TV Ads (From Oct 2000)

[Gman]

(Reposted to have "The subject line of a discussion thread must accurately reflect the actual content of the message.")

A blast from the past. This article is dated October 27, 2000. Clearly the GOP wanted Nader in 2000 and they want him now. Don't be surprised to see the GOP and their surrogates spend a lot more money on Nader this year. And, just like these ads, don't expect Nader to distance his self from them. Nader's lack of denouncing these ads just supports the notion that Nader is in bed with the GOP. Thanks to Buzzflash for this.

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WASHINGTON –– Hoping to boost Ralph Nader in states where he is threatening to hurt Al Gore, a Republican group is launching TV ads featuring Nader attacking the vice president.

The ads by the Republican Leadership Council will begin airing Monday in Wisconsin, Oregon and Washington, all states that are part of Gore's base and where Nader is polling well. The group plans to spend more than $100,000 at first and hopes to raise more over the weekend.

While the ads boost Nader, they are a clear attempt to help Bush.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/aponline/20001027/aponline115918_000.htm

[lovedems]

1. Now it is clear to me

Nader won't need any money to run this year. The GOP will fund his campaign.

My contempt for Ralph Nader is now equal with my contempt for the chimp. I despise them both equally.

[Lindsey]

2. I agree

this is truly disgusting. My sister and I (who discuss politics almost daily haven't figured out if it's Nader's ego or if the Repubs are paying him millions. In any case, he is truly a pathetic and dispicable character. Any respect that I ever had for him (and at one time, I did) is gone forever. WTF!?!?!?!?!?!?!

[Gman]

3. To reiterate from before my last thread was locked...

the VAST majority of Democrats want Bush out. The VAST majority of Democrats see Nader as a threat to the entire world because he will only help elect Bush. The VAST majority of Democrats DO NOT identify with what Nader says over the message of the Democratic Party.

Nader is a stooge and a tool for the GOP and is in this only to help elect Bush. No amount of spinning from the extreme left will change that fact. GOP Nader ads are not going to backfire and get rid of Bush. GOP Nader ads are not going to actually help Kerry. GOP Nader ads are targeted at people that lean Nader and are for the purpose of taking votes away from the Democratic nominee. No amount of spinning and/or rationalizing will change that.

[Lindacooks]

4. Thank you for speaking the truth

so eloquently.