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Barack Obama: “Ralph Nader's trying to get attention. He's become a perennial political candidate. I think it's a shame because, if you…”

On the recordJune 24, 2008
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.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama responds to Nader's comments, suggesting Nader is seeking attention rather than contributing meaningfully to the political discourse.

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