Ralph Nader Ballot Access Case (2004)

The Florida Supreme Court
9/17/2004, C-SPAN Product ID: 183559-1

From C-SPAN's Description:

The Florida Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Tallahassee on whether independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader's name would be included on the Florida presidential ballot this year. The Florida Democratic Party sued to keep Mr. Nader's name off of the ballot, claiming the Florida Reform Party was not a legitimate political party in the state because of the low numbers of supporters and funds. Florida Secretary of State Glenda Hood had ordered that Mr. Nader's name appear on the ballot. A lower Florida court subsequently ruled that his name be removed. The state Supreme Court heard arguments in an expedited manner because absentee ballots for Florida voters overseas were to be mailed out on Saturday, September 18, 2004. Later that afternoon the court ruled that Ralph Nader's name would appear on the ballots.

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[thediversion77]

I saw this when it came out, it was interesting case, I'm only glad that Nader was able to be on the Florida Ballot even if it was with a different party. The Florida Supreme Court did a great service to their citizens.

[polidocproductions]

Nader's goes to court at the end of March or beginning of April in a suit against the DNC and some of it leaders. Bold move.

[HughieGphiladelphia]

Ralph Nader is a great man. The courts have been bought by the corporatiosn just like the 2 party system.

Mike Gravel, Dennis Kucinch, and Ralph Nader.... GREAT MEN!

[NaderRaider]

Go Ralph! Justice prevails!

[RentMyCar]

I can't believe this... all this mumbo jumbo to simply define what a "national party" is.

I'm sure there are more important issues pending on the judges' calendar then this wasteful case.