Bush's useful idiot. (the presidential campaigns of Ralph Nader, 2000 and 2004)(Column) Eric Alterman.
The Nation Oct 4, 2004 v279 i10 p10
Nader Is Left With Fewer Votes, and Friends, After '04 Race. (National Desk)(THE 2004 ELECTION: THE INDEPENDENT) Scott Shane.
The New York Times Nov 6, 2004 pA13 col 02
Instructions: Locate these articles by visiting http://www.infotrac-college.com and entering "Bush idiot" and "Nader fewer votes" as Keyword search terms, and then answer the following questions.
1. Overall, why does Alterman consider Nader to be "Bush’s useful idiot"?
2. Why has Nader seemed unconcerned about tipping the 2000 election to Bush?
3. Which political party did the most to help Nader in 2004? Why?
4. What are some of Nader’s positions on important issues?
5. What was Nader’s approximate vote total in 2004? Did he have much effect on the election outcome?
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