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Article: Nader wins Reform Party endorsement Independent presidential candidate also gains ballot access in seven states
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- Oakland Tribune
- Article date:
- May 13, 2004
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WASHINGTON -- Independent Ralph Nader, reviled by some Democrats
for his presidential bid, was endorsed Wednesday by the national
Reform Party, giving him ballot access in at least seven states,
including the battlegrounds of Florida and Michigan.
Nader spokesman Kevin Zeese said the candidate welcomes the
support but plans to continue running as an independent. He said
Nader would decide on a case-by-case basis whether to accept the
Reform Party's ballot lines in each state or try to gain ballot
access through other means.
In an interview with Associated Press Radio, Nader said he is
counting on Reform Party members to help him get on the ballot in
other states. "We'll get a greater ...