Is Nader really a vote thief

[ladygreek]

Originally Posted by TonyB06

Pragmatically, if primary voting patterns continue to hold as they are, (D's significantly outpacing R's in primaries/caucuses) Nader won't have the ability to impact 2008 as he did 2000.

Exactly what impact did he have in 2000, specifically on Gore. Stats please.

He probably won't impact McCain's numbers significantly; and while most people won't take Nader seriously, he will stand to left of Obama on most issues, which, Obama strategists may try to use in their race to the middle, where all U.S. elections are won.

So you are saying he could possible help Obama?

[mccoyred]

Originally Posted by ladygreek

Exactly what impact did he have in 2000, specifically on Gore. Stats please.


So you are saying he could possible help Obama?

I think he will help Obama. Independents like myself often vote for the third party candidate when neither is acceptable (ie Gore vs Bush). However, this year, Independents have a Democratic candidate that they can see themselves voting for; I don't think that McCain is appealing enough to Independents although he may get a few conservative leaning votes.

[ladygreek]

Originally Posted by mccoyred

Independents like myself often vote for the third party candidate when neither is acceptable (ie Gore vs Bush).

That's what I am talking about.