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Article: Nader, the Greens, and the Socialist Party Campaign.
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- Synthesis/Regeneration
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- September 22, 2000
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This is a short discussion stimulated by some requests that the Socialist Party end its Presidential campaign, and support Ralph Nader. In writing about the Greens--a group I respect and take 'seriously, and which has been much discussed within the Socialist Party (We have several members who are dual members, also active in the Greens), if I am critical it is because, having had it suggested I might withdraw in Nader's favor, clearly I need to explain the differences that Prevent that.
First, let me say what I've said many times in campaigning--I am running against Gush and Bore, not against Nader. I'm running against corporate capitalism, not against the ...