Nader didn't get on the Missouri ballot

[WilliamPitt]

http://www.news-leader.com/today/0819-Naderwontb-159482.html

Nader won't be on ballot in Missouri

Campaign may appeal or try for write-in status.

Ralph Nader Lack of verified signatures keeps him off state ballot in November.

By Kelly Wiese
Associated Press

Jefferson City — Independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader failed to provide enough valid signatures to earn a spot on Missouri's November ballot, the secretary of state's office said Wednesday.

Nader's supporters submitted 12,893 signatures by the July deadline, but Secretary of State Matt Blunt said Wednesday local election officials verified only 9,006 — 994 short of the number required.

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[Fovea]

1. Makes Kerry's chances in MO

even better!
Happy happy, joy, joy!

[pstokely]

6. what did Nader get in 2000 in MO?

[John Q. Citizen]

2. that's good news

[DemocratSinceBirth]

3. I Hate That Bastard.....

There I said it....


I feel better...



This is a manichean struggle with chiliastic overtones....


You are either with us or against us.... I wouldn't piss down Ralph Nader's throat if his heart was on fire...

[goclark]

4. Does anyone have a list

of the states that won't have him on the ballot?

[MissouriTeacher]

5. I was kind of surprised

Our Republican Sec. of State who also happens to be running for Governor didn't make exceptions for Ralph.

[blondeatlast]

7. Happy dancing! A bit of good news on an otherwise bleakish morn. nt

[Feanorcurufinwe]

8. I cheered when I heard that in my car last night

If Kerry takes Missouri, and every other state is counted the same as it was in 2000, we win.