Poor Ralph. When the 2004 election is over, he'll have lost- perhaps permanently- the esteem and support of just about every person who was once his ally. What really gets to me is his arrogance, stubborness, self-delusion, and most of all, his foolish and dangerous flirtation with lunatic fringe far-right groups. The man should know better!

Nader's "Grassroots" Campaign... Courtesy of the GOP

Four years after the Florida debacle, with nearly all of Ralph Nader's longtime progressive allies now tactically supporting Kerry in swing states to retire the Bush regime, the Nader campaign has created none of the grassroots thunder of 2000. Indeed, it has been a hollow enterprise – attracting a few left-wing sects and polemicists.

Given this vacuum, it's no surprise that pro-Bush forces have rushed to Nader's side. What is a surprise is the brazenness of their support. And, how readily Nader has accepted the rightwing help.