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July 26, 2004
Nader | Italian Parliamentarians Call For Nader Withdrawal

AFP: Italian deputies call for Nader to withdraw, Kerry victory.

“Dear Ralph Nader, we are a group of Italian politicians who appreciate your battles on behalf of US consumers and citizens since the 1970’s”, said the letter.

“Despite your intentions, which are no doubt the best possible … your candidacy could mean defeat for John Kerry, who we are following with much hope,” it went on.

“Precisely because, as Europeans, we are also committed to the United States … we ask you today not to give George W. Bush a second chance, which would be costly for your country and the whole international community,” the letter said.

“In a world which is ever more interdependent, the choice that will guide the most powerful country on Earth will have deep and durable repercussions,” it said.

“Which is why we ask you to withdraw your candidacy for the White House and give your support, even with reservations, to John F. Kerry.”

The letter was signed by many of the top leaders of Italy’s centre-left opposition, and notably by Francesco Rutelli, Luciano Violante, Paolo Cento and Pietro Folena.



Posted by Nathan Hamm at July 26, 2004 10:21 AM | TrackBack
Comments

This silliness doesn’t appear even to rise to the 15-minute threshold. These same folks would go Nutso if folks incongruous were to issue a similar press release in Italy.

Posted by: Don [TypeKey Profile Page] at July 26, 2004 11:50 AM

dear ralph nader, please work hard to get on every state’s ballot.

As Kerry decides that it’s time to move toward the center he’s going to look more and more like Bush. People who don’t like that will look to you as an option.

That would be a good thing. yes, you could offer America a genuine option. To many in America, especially the hard core Kuchinich left, Kerry will wind up being slightly to the left of Bush. This is not where the Deaniacs want to be at all.

So hopefully you’ll highlight your differences with Kerry and the far left of the party will flock to you.

Such a service you would do for America.

Thanking you in advance:

Skip

Posted by: skip [TypeKey Profile Page] at July 26, 2004 03:34 PM

That letter is nearly as sad as when my city council voted against the war in Iraq. Ummmm, know your role bizatch.

Posted by: jackhammer [TypeKey Profile Page] at July 26, 2004 04:20 PM

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