Ralph Nader polling 6%

by David R. Remer PoliWatch.Org

Ralph Nader, just 10 days after announcing his candidacy as an Independent for President, is polling 6% of voters according to the Associated Press. Nader is going after corporate corruption of the laws, environment, economy, and the exploitation of American workers. Nader has also raised a quarter million dollars in that same 10 days.

So many said he could not be taken seriously except for the votes he would draw from Democrats. That may be so. But, if the money and support continues at the same level it has these last 10 days, both front running candidates will need to reevaluate both Nader's impact and their own issue platforms to court Nader's vote.