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ABOUT THE CANDIDATE [ Interactive Bio ]
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| Full name |
Ralph Nader |
| Party |
Green Party (though he is not a member) |
| Age |
66, born Feb. 27, 1934 |
| Current home |
Washington, D.C. |
| Birthplace |
Winsted, Conn. |
| Parents |
Father Nathra and mother Rose were Lebanese immigrants who ran a restaurant. |
| Religion |
Catholic |
| Education |
AB in politics from Princeton University (1955); law degree from Harvard University (1958). |
| Profession |
Attorney, author, consumer advocate |
| Resume highlights |
University lecturer in history and government; founder of Public Interest Research Group, the consumer-lobbying group Public Citizen, the Center for Women's Policy Studies, among other groups. |
| Elected offices |
None. Ran as Green Party candidate for president in 1996.
| Books authored or co-authored |
"Unsafe at Any Speed," "Action for a Change," "Corporate Power in America," "Taming the Giant Corporation," "Verdicts on Lawyers," "The Menace of Atomic Energy," "Who’s Poisoning America," "Winning the Insurance Game," "The Frugal Shopper" |
| Family |
He is unmarried. |
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ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN
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| Status |
Declared candidacy Feb. 21. [ Story ] Won Green Party nomination June 25.
[ Story ] |
| Chief campaign organization |
Nader 2000 General Committee |
| National headquarters |
P.O. Box 18002, Washington, D.C. 20036
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| Phone number |
(202) 265-4000
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| Fax number |
(202) 265-0183 |
| Campaign e-mail |
campaign@votenader.org |
| National chairman |
Theresa Amato |
| Money raised |
$676,723 (through May 31) |
| Money raised latest quarter |
$195,221 (first quarter) |
| Money spent in latest quarter |
$123,329 (first quarter) |
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Green Party supporters rebuff criticism, By Raja Mishra and Gareth Cook, Globe Staff, 11/9/2000
Nader's nadir, Globe editorial, 11/9/2000 -OPINION
Nader concedes little, wins even less, By Yvonne Abraham, Globe Staff, 11/8/2000
2 400 students fill hall to rally for Nader, By Heidi B. Perlman, Associated Press, 11/7/2000
Students told to shun Bush, Gore, By Jessica Roeber, Globe Correspondent, 11/7/2000
Nader refuses to step aside, By Eun-Kyung Kim, Associated Press, 11/6/2000
'Lesser of 2 evils' leads all others, By Lynda Gorov, Globe Staff, 11/6/2000
Nader seeks votes, dismisses 'foolish talk' that it's a waste, By Eun-Kyung Kim, Associated Press, 11/6/2000
Nader supporters stand their ground, By Yvonne Abraham, Globe Staff, 11/5/2000
Greens face voting dilemma, By David Foster, Associated Press, 11/3/2000
Why she's sticking with Nader, By Jennifer C. Braceras, 11/2/2000 -OPINION
Voters look to help Nader without hurting Gore by swapping votes, By Christopher A. Szechenyi, Boston.com Staff, 11/1/2000
Perhaps Nader isn't such bad news for Gore, By Thomas Oliphant, Globe Columnist, 10/31/2000 -OPINION
Nader loses federal court battle against corporate sponsorship of debates, By Martin Finucne, Associated Press, 10/31/2000
Nader shrugs off Democrats' worry, Reuters, 10/30/2000
I'll be the king, I will, I will, By David Nyhan, Globe Columnist, 10/29/2000 -OPINION
We can't flirt with Nader anymore, By Ellen Goodman, 10/29/2000 -OPINION
Parties assail one another's tactics, By Anne E. Kornblut, Globe Staff, 10/28/2000
Wisconsin savors time in spotlight, By Mary Leonard, Globe Staff, 10/27/2000
Nader says fear drives Gore, By John Affleck, Associated Press, 10/27/2000
Nader factor divides Wisconsin liberals, By Mary Leonard, Globe Staff, 10/27/2000
GOP group airing pro-Nader ads, By Laura Meckler, Associated Press, 10/27/2000
Campaigns talk West Virginia issues as new GOP 'Nader' ads appear, By Eun-Kyung Kim, Associated Press, 10/27/2000
Gore tries to douse Nader, show own 'wild side', By Sandra Sobieraj, Associated Press, 10/26/2000
Gore confronts Nader challenge, By Sandra Sobieraj, Associated Press, 10/26/2000
What's a liberal to do?, By Eileen McNamara, Globe Columnist, 10/25/2000 -OPINION
Donor helps Nader guards Gore's hopes, By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff, 10/25/2000
Campaign Notebook: Ads try to reassure long-shot's backers, Globe staff and wires, 10/24/2000
Campaign Notebook: Endorsements from the press, Globe wire services, 10/23/2000
Nader forcing Gore into costly test, By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff, 10/22/2000
Nader sues over debate exclusion, By Shelley Murphy, Globe Staff, 10/18/2000
Nader aims to end debate commission, sues over exclusion, By Connie Farrow, Associated Press, 10/17/2000
Campaign Journal: They're still hot about being left out, By Globe Staff and Wires, 10/12/2000
You're too late, Ralph, By David Nyhan, Globe Columnist, 10/11/2000 -OPINION
You can't have a party without hard work, By Martin F. Nolan, 10/11/2000 -OPINION
If Nader had been there, By Scot Lehigh, Globe Staff, 10/8/2000
Campaign Notebook: Curb sought on debate sponsors, Globe Staff, 10/6/2000
No apologies given for exclusion, By Regina Montage, Globe Correspondent, 10/5/2000
Nader may sue over exclusion, By Natasha Gural, Associated Press, 10/5/2000
Nader challenges U.S. presidential debate funding, By Leslie Gevirtz, Reuters, 10/5/2000
Green Party candidate calls for end to debate commission, By Natasha Gural, Associated Press, 10/5/2000
Gore holds post-debate lead, Nader surges, By Carol Giacomo, Reuters, 10/5/2000
Nader bearing ticket turned away at the door, By Tina Cassidy, Globe Staff, 10/4/2000
And now, a word from a couple of other candidates, By Brian C. Mooney, Globe Columnist, 10/4/2000
Views of candidates not in the debate, Globe Staff, 10/3/2000
Nader rally draws 12,000 to FleetCenter, By Yvonne Abraham, Globe Staff, 10/2/2000
Nader and Buchanan agree on one thing: Let us in the debate, By Eun-Kyung Kim, Associated Press, 10/2/2000
Political Capital: A thousand here, a thousand there; Mass. has been generous to Nader, Globe Staff, 10/1/2000 -OPINION
Nader, Buchanan denounce exclusion from presidential debatee, By William C. Mann, Associated Press, 10/1/2000
Gore-Bush debate comes with many sideshows, By Amber Bollman, Globe Correspondent, 10/1/2000
Why voters will lose out in Tuesday's debate, By Ralph Nader, 9/30/2000 -OPINION
How much will Nader hurt Gore in Oregon, By Martin F. Nolan, 9/27/2000 -OPINION
Protests set for Oct. 3 debate, By Brian MacQuarrie, Globe Staff, 9/25/2000
Campaign Notebook: Lieberman vows Mideast a priority, Globe Staff wnd Wires, 9/25/2000
In Minn., Nader unveils plan for farmers, Associated Press, 9/23/2000
Supporters urge a role in debates for Green Party's nominee, By Eun-Kyung Kim, Associated Press, 9/22/2000
Ralph Nader rents FleetCenter for pre-debate rally, Associated Press, 9/16/2000
Bleak future for third parties -- no federal money in 2000?, By Eun-Kyung Kim, Associated Press, 9/11/2000
Campaign Notebook: Nader differentiates between hemp, marijuana, Globe Staff and Wires, 9/6/2000
An old hand for Greens shifts allegiance to Gore, By Andre Vasquez, States News Service, 9/3/2000
Court rejects Nader's claim that corporate funding of debates is illegal, By Jay Lindsay, Associated Press, 9/1/2000
Nader picks up additional labor support, Associated Press, 8/30/2000
Buchanan, Nader, Hagelin push for presidential ballot spot, Associated Press, 8/29/2000
A group allied to Nader sues to thwart Bush-Gore forums, By Shelley Murphy, Globe Staff, 8/24/2000
Arguments heard in battle over corporate funding of debates, By Martin Finucane, Associated Press, 8/23/2000
MasterCard sues Nader for parody ad, By Douglas Kiker, Associated Press, 8/17/2000
Far from spotlight, Greens persevere, By Brian C. Mooney, Globe Columnist, 8/16/2000 -OPINION
In defense of Ralph Nader, By Steve Bailey, Globe Staff, 8/11/2000 -OPINION
Nader targets city councilors on Fenway bid, By Steven Wilmsen, Globe Staff, 8/8/2000
Nadar is getting a bum rap, By Robert Kuttner, 7/30/2000 -OPINION
Where candidates have invested their fortunes may reveal their character, By Dolores Kong, Globe Staff, 7/30/2000
A closer look at the candidate, By Ellen Goodman, Globe Columnist, 7/30/2000 -OPINION
Nader pushes health care, calls convention 'a carnival', By Kalpana Srinivasan, Associated Press, 7/29/2000
Some Democrats concerned Nader could tip the election, By Glen Johnson, Globe Staff, 7/24/2000
Nader's logic doesn't hold up -- Barney Frank tells why, By Thomas Oliphant, Globe Columnist, 7/17/2000 -OPINION
Green party chooses Nader as its presidential nominee, By Yvonne Abraham, Globe Staff, 6/26/2000
Nader tries to cut corporate finance in 2000 debates, By Jill Zuckman, Globe Staff, 6/19/2000
Nader, as race nears, says he's worth $3 8 million, By Mike Allen, Washington Post, 6/18/2000
Nader's challenge, By Robert Kuttner, 6/4/2000 -OPINION
The issues take center stage in Nader campaign, By Yvonne Abraham, Globe Staff, 6/1/2000
Nader scoffs at suggestions he dilutes liberals, By Mike Glover, Associated Press, 4/5/2000
Nader forsees major health care changes, Associated Press, 3/20/2000
Nader running for president again, By Katherine Pfleger, Associated Press, 2/21/2000
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