Ralph Nader's trying to get attention. He's become a perennial political candidate. I think it's a shame because, if you look at his legacy in terms of consumer protections, it's an extraordinary one. But at this point, he's somebody who is trying to get attention, and his campaign hasn't gotten any traction.
Obama responds to Nader's comments, suggesting Nader is seeking attention rather than contributing meaningfully to the political discourse.
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Don’t tell me you’re a Democrat but you’re kind of disappointed right now, so you’re not doing anything.
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There’s been, I gather, some argument between the left of the party and people who are promoting the quote-unquote abundance agenda. Listen, those things are not contradictory.
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