What happens to old pols when time has passed them by? They sue each other:
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.
Maybe they did. What do I know? But this should be entertaining to watch. I don’t think the DNC will be able to settle this one out of court. And, as we all know, even if Nader can’t get a lawyer to take his case on contingency, the “idealistic” consumer advocate can well afford a good attorney.
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1. Barry Dauphin:Despite how wealthy Nader really is, this is truly delicious. The logic behind such lawsuits invariably leads back to its source. These beasts, unleashed by Dems over the years, now return to take out their makers. Zeus castrates Cronus. Of course, it won’t have that result, but it should be fun anyway. Has Nader been talking with Karl Rove?
Oct 30, 2007 - 5:04 pm 2. David Thomson:“…and several so-called 527 organizations such as America Coming Together, which were created to promote voter turnout on behalf of the Democratic ticket.”
Ralph Nader is perhaps the number one reason why George W. Bush won in 2000. Thus, he has already stubbornly proven that he places “principle” over pragmatic politics. This could get downright dirty and highly damaging to the Democratic Party. The 525 allegations might even eventually get a few activists arrested and sent to prison. I can’t imagine Nader changing his mind. The only real question is whether he has the legal right to drag all these people into a court of law?
Oct 30, 2007 - 7:50 pm 3. Buddy Larsen:Oh, jeez, Kerry will be seared, seared.
Oct 30, 2007 - 8:11 pm 4. Connecticut Yankee:Assuming Kerry won’t mind the fee, he can retain his former running mate.
Oct 30, 2007 - 8:22 pm 5. Buddy Larsen:which one? Edwards or Ho Chi Minh?
Oct 30, 2007 - 8:31 pm