On Sunday February 24, 2008, the 78 year old Ralph Nader announced that he will run in the presidential race as a third party candidate. He says that he will "shift the power from the few to the many." He claims that the current Republican and Democrat front runners are too close to big business.

Ralpher Nader's history began as an attorney and a consumer advocate. Initially he focused on fighting the automobile industry, and exposing poor workmanship and dangerous automobiles.

Polls at midday 2/24 on aol.com

• Would you consider voting for Ralph Nader for president?
  • No - 74% - 57,270
  • Yes - 26% - 20,383
• Do you think Nader's bid could affect the outcome of the presidential race?
  • Yes - 61% - 45,676
  • No - 39% - 29,336

Books:

• Unsafe at any speed - published 1965. In 2006 Ralph Nader signed copies marking it's 40th anniversary.

Public appearances:

• Phil Donahue in 1986

Previous Election Results

• 2000 Presidential Election - Ran as Green Party candidate - won 2.7 of the national vote
  • He is blaimed for stealing the election from Al Gore by syphoning away his votes, especially in the famous Florida election involving "hanging chads"
• 2004 Presidential election - 0.3 percent of the vote - On the ballot in only 34 states