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68-537: Route 1 is a route serving Winsted , which includes stops at Northwestern Connecticut Community College and other stops in the community. Route 2 serves the town of Litchfield , but also includes stops at the Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in neighboring Torrington . Route 3 serves the city of Torrington . Route 5 serves the city of Torrington , and also includes stops at the Charlotte Hungerford Hospital . The district also operates

136-404: A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from Harvard in 1958. Nader identified with libertarian philosophy in his youth, but gradually shifted away in his early 20s. Although Nader acknowledged that he "didn't like public housing because it disadvantaged landlords unfairly", his viewpoint changed when he "saw the slums and what landlords did". After graduating from Harvard, Nader served in the U.S. Army as

204-541: A Bachelor of Arts from the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs in 1955 after completing a senior thesis titled "Lebanese Agriculture". After graduating from Princeton, Nader enrolled at Harvard Law School , though he quickly became bored by his courses. While at Harvard, Nader would frequently skip classes to hitchhike across the U.S. where he would engage in field research on Native American issues and migrant worker rights. He earned

272-497: A Saturday-only route in the city of Torrington . Winsted, Connecticut Winsted is a census-designated place and an incorporated city in Litchfield County, Connecticut , United States. It is part of the town of Winchester . The population of Winsted was 7,192 at the 2020 census , a decrease from 7,712 at the 2010 census . It comprises the majority of the town of Winchester's 10,224 population. Winsted

340-504: A backlash from General Motors (GM), which attempted to discredit Nader . GM tapped Nader's phone in an attempt to obtain salacious information and, when that failed, GM hired prostitutes in an attempt to catch him in a compromising situation. Nader, by then working as an unpaid consultant to United States Senator Abe Ribicoff , reported to the senator that he suspected he was being followed. Ribicoff convened an inquiry that called GM CEO James Roche who admitted, when placed under oath, that

408-755: A cook and was posted to Fort Dix . In 1959, Nader was admitted to the bar and began practice as a lawyer in Hartford, Connecticut , while also lecturing at the University of Hartford and traveling to the Soviet Union , Chile, and Cuba , where he filed dispatches for the Christian Science Monitor and The Nation . In 1964, he moved to Washington, D.C., taking a position as a consultant to Assistant Secretary of Labor Daniel Patrick Moynihan . Nader gained national attention with

476-715: A crescent from east to west. In their exact center is the Castle Tower Civil War monument, a stone tower of over 40 feet erected in 1890. The city is crossed by U.S. Route 44 , Connecticut Route 8 , Connecticut Route 183 and Connecticut Route 263 . US 44 leads southeast 25 miles (40 km) to Hartford , the state capital, and northwest 17 miles (27 km) to North Canaan . Route 8 leads south 9 miles (14 km) to Torrington and 28 miles (45 km) to Waterbury , and north 26 miles (42 km) to U.S. Route 20 in West Becket, Massachusetts . As of

544-472: A front-page article in Esquire magazine in 1971. Nader declined the advances. In 1973, Ralph Nader was plaintiff in the case against acting attorney general Robert Bork , who under orders of President Richard Nixon had fired special prosecutor Archibald Cox in the so-called Saturday Night Massacre , an action that was ultimately ruled illegal by federal judge Gerhard Gesell . In 1974, he received

612-627: A front-page article in Esquire magazine in 1971. Psychologist Alan Rockway organized a "draft Ralph Nader for President" campaign in Florida on the New Party's behalf. Nader declined their offer to run that year; the New Party ultimately joined with the People's Party in running Benjamin Spock in the 1972 presidential election . Spock had hoped Nader in particular would run, getting "some of

680-531: A highly influential critique of the safety record of American automobile manufacturers focusing on General Motors' (GM's) Corvair automobile in particular. Following the publication of Unsafe at Any Speed , Nader led a group of volunteer law students—dubbed "Nader's Raiders"—in an investigation of the Federal Trade Commission , leading directly to that agency's overhaul and reform. In the 1970s, Nader leveraged his growing popularity to establish

748-481: A household in the CDP was $ 45,597, and the median income for a family was $ 58,962. Male full-time workers had a median income of $ 41,842 versus $ 45,208 for females. About 20.1% of families and 23.5% of the population were living below the poverty line , including 31.8% of people under the age of 18 and 13.0% of those age 65 or over. The closest major airport is Bradley International Airport (BDL), 24 miles (39 km) to

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816-531: A large decrease in enrollment, the school dropped from serving around 200 students, to just 90. When in operation, it was the oldest school continually operated by the archdiocese. Northwestern Connecticut Community College is also located in Winsted. Beardsley Library and the Memorial Library is the local public library. Mrs. Eliot Beardsley donated $ 10,000 to establish the library. The buying of

884-543: A legend in his own time and an idol of millions of Americans". Ralph Nader's name appeared in the press as a potential candidate for president for the first time in 1971, when he was offered the opportunity to run as the presidential candidate for the New Party , a progressive split-off from the Democratic Party . Chief among his advocates was author Gore Vidal , who touted a 1972 Nader presidential campaign in

952-524: A newspaper delivery boy for the local paper, the Winsted Register Citizen . Nader graduated from The Gilbert School in 1951, going on to attend Princeton University . Though he was offered a scholarship to Princeton, his father forced him to decline it on the grounds that the family was able to pay Nader's tuition and the funds should go to a student who could not afford it. Nader graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa with

1020-923: A number of advocacy and watchdog groups including the Public Interest Research Group , the Center for Auto Safety , and Public Citizen . Two of Nader's most notable targets were the Chevy Corvair and the Ford Pinto . Nader made four bids to become President of the United States, running with the Green Party in 1996 and 2000 , the Reform Party in 2004 , and as an independent in 2008 . In each campaign, Nader said he sought to highlight under-reported issues and

1088-425: A perceived need for electoral reform. He received nearly three million votes during his 2000 candidacy , but also stirred controversy over allegations that his campaign helped Republican candidate George W. Bush win a close election against Democratic candidate Al Gore . In 2006, The Atlantic Monthly listed Nader as one of the hundred most influential Americans in history. A two-time Nieman Fellow , Nader

1156-470: A preference for Democratic candidates. They were therefore likely to vote for Gore over Bush in the absence of Nader's candidacy. A study by Harvard Professor B.C. Burden in 2005 showed Nader did "play a pivotal role in determining who would become president following the 2000 election", but that: Contrary to Democrats' complaints, Nader was not intentionally trying to throw the election. A spoiler strategy would have caused him to focus disproportionately on

1224-611: Is a perennial presidential candidate . His 1965 book Unsafe at Any Speed , which criticized the automotive industry for its safety record, helped lead to the passage of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act in 1966. The son of Lebanese immigrants to the United States, Nader attended Princeton University and Harvard Law School . Nader quickly developed an interest in vehicle designs that were hazardous and contributed to elevated levels of car accidents and fatalities. Published in 1965, Unsafe at Any Speed became

1292-483: Is home to a growing number of arts and cultural organizations, including the arts and education center the American Mural Project , which holds the record for the largest indoor, collaborative mural in the world. Known in the 1800s as Winsted Hosiery, the largest hosiery manufacturer in the state, Whiting Mills is now home to 56 artisans, small businesses, and retail shops. Since its renovation in 2004,

1360-525: Is in the White House." In the 2000 presidential election in Florida , George W. Bush defeated Al Gore by 537 votes. Nader received 97,421 votes, which led to claims that he was responsible for Gore's defeat. Nader disputes that he helped Bush win. A 2003 study found that Nader's candidacy was a critical factor in Bush's victory. A 2004 study found that Nader voters had the profile of likely voters with

1428-694: Is part of the Northwest Hills Planning Region . Settled in 1750, the city of Winsted was formed at the junction of the Mad River and Still River and was one of the first mill towns in Connecticut. Manufactured products started with scythes at the Winsted Manufacturing Company in 1792. The city is within the town of Winchester, and its name derives from the fact that it is the business center for

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1496-416: Is the author or co-author of more than two dozen books and was the subject of a documentary film on his life and work, An Unreasonable Man , which debuted at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival . He has been repeatedly named to lists of the "100 Most Influential Americans", including those published by Life , Time , and The Atlantic . The New York Times described him as a "dissident". Ralph Nader

1564-613: The American Museum of Tort Law in 2015, inside the former Winsted Savings Bank building at 654 Main Street. According to the United States Census Bureau , the CDP has a total area of 4.8 square miles (12.4 km ), of which 4.6 square miles (12.0 km ) are land and 0.19 square miles (0.5 km ), or 3.73%, are water. Winsted sits in the eastern part of the town of Winchester at the confluence of

1632-610: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The group's ensuing report, which criticized the body as "ineffective" and "passive" led to an American Bar Association investigation of the FTC. Based on the results of that second study, Richard Nixon revitalized the agency and sent it on a path of vigorous consumer protection and antitrust enforcement for the rest of the 1970s. Nader's Raiders became involved in such issues as nuclear safety, international trade, regulation of insecticides, meat processing, pension reform, land use, and banking. Following

1700-612: The Gilbert School serves as the public school for grades 7-12. Prior to 2011, middle school students went to schools operated by the Winchester district. Northwestern Regional School District No. 7 maintains Northwestern Regional High School , which is partly in Winsted. However, the school does not act as the public school for Winsted. Students who live in Winchester can attend Northwestern Regional High School through their Agricultural Education Program. Also located in

1768-695: The Still and Mad Rivers . This Mad River is one of seven rivers with the same name in New England, one other of which is also in Connecticut. The Still River continues north as a tributary of the Farmington River and is part of the Connecticut River watershed. The city is laid out in a horseshoe-shaped valley ringed by seven hills; two other hills stand amid this, comprising a total of nine named hills. There are five stone churches in

1836-838: The Vermont Progressive Party nominated Nader, giving him ballot access in the state. On August 12, the United Citizens Party of South Carolina chose Ralph Nader as its presidential nominee, giving him a ballot line in the state. In October 2000, at the largest Super Rally of his campaign, held in New York City's Madison Square Garden , 15,000 people paid $ 20 each to hear Nader speak. Nader's campaign rejected both parties as institutions dominated by corporate interests, stating that Al Gore and George W. Bush were " Tweedledee and Tweedledum ". A long list of notable celebrities spoke and performed at

1904-476: The 170,333 Democratic votes and 3,258 of the 177,970 Republican votes cast. He was also a candidate in the 1992 Massachusetts Democratic Primary. Nader was drafted as a candidate for President of the United States on the Green Party ticket during the 1996 presidential election . He was not formally nominated by the Green Party USA , which was, at the time, the largest national Green group; instead he

1972-415: The 1965 publication of his journalistic exposé Unsafe at Any Speed . The book, critical of the automotive industry, argued that many American automobiles were generally unsafe to operate. For the book, Nader researched case files from more than a hundred lawsuits then pending against General Motors ' Chevrolet Corvair to support his assertions. The book became an immediate bestseller, but also prompted

2040-520: The 5 percent needed to qualify the Green Party for federally distributed public funding in the next election, yet qualifying the party for ballot status in many states. Nader often openly expressed his hope for Bush's victory over Gore, saying it "would mobilize us", and that environmental and consumer regulatory agencies would fare better under Bush than Gore. When asked which of the two he'd vote for if forced, Nader answered "Bush ... If you want

2108-544: The Green Party's nomination for president in 2004, but did not rule out running as an independent candidate . Ralph Nader and Democratic candidate John Kerry held a widely publicized meeting early in the 2004 presidential campaign. Nader said that John Kerry wanted to work to win Nader's support and the support of Nader's voters, prompting Nader to provide Kerry more than 20 pages of issues that he felt were important. According to Nader, he asked John Kerry to choose any three of

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2176-415: The S. Roger Horchow Award for Greatest Public Service by a Private Citizen. In the 1970s, Nader turned his attention to environmental activism, becoming a key leader in the antinuclear power movement , described by one observer as the "titular head of opposition to nuclear energy". The Critical Mass Energy Project was formed by Nader in 1974 as a national anti-nuclear umbrella group, growing to become

2244-602: The United States House of Representatives John William McCormack said the passage of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act was brought about by the "crusading spirit of one individual who believed he could do something: Ralph Nader". In 1968, Nader recruited seven volunteer law students, dubbed "Nader's Raiders" by the Washington press corps, to evaluate the efficacy and operation of

2312-682: The Winsted Post Office Controversy , painted by muralist Amy Jones in 1938. Federally commissioned murals were produced from 1934 to 1943 in the United States through the Section of Painting and Sculpture , later called the Section of Fine Arts, of the Treasury Department . The Gilbert School , originally endowed with more than $ 600,000 by William L. Gilbert, is a private secondary school that serves as

2380-466: The census of 2010, there were 7,712 people, 3,346 households, and 1,920 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,668 inhabitants per square mile (644/km ). There were 3,828 housing units, of which 482, or 12.6%, were vacant. The racial makeup of the CDP was 91.6% White , 2.2% African American , 0.3% Native American , 1.3% Asian , 2.7% some other race , and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 6.5% of

2448-595: The center of town were subsequently removed and Main Street widened to four lanes. The buildings on the north side of Main Street for the most part survived and were repaired. Further downstream, the Still River flowed between the buildings of the Gilbert Clock Company. The flooding caused extensive damage to their buildings, and this was the final blow to a company which was already in poor financial condition. Northwestern Connecticut Community College

2516-514: The company had hired a private detective agency to investigate Nader. Nader sued GM for invasion of privacy , settling the case for $ 425,000 and using the proceeds to found the activist organization known as the Center for the Study of Responsive Law. A year following the publication of Unsafe at Any Speed , Congress unanimously enacted the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act . Speaker of

2584-562: The east in Windsor Locks, Connecticut . Amtrak stations within a 30-mile radius include Windsor (WND ), Hartford (HFD ), Berlin (BER ), and Springfield, Massachusetts (SPG ). Greyhound Lines also has a bus station. Public transportation service is provided by the Northwestern Connecticut Transit District , which operates a weekday bus service and a dial-a-ride service. Winsted

2652-606: The enactment of the Freedom of Information Act , Foreign Corrupt Practices Act , Clean Water Act , Consumer Product Safety Act , and Whistleblower Protection Act . In the late 1990s, Nader accused Microsoft of being a monopoly and organized a conference featuring Microsoft's critics from the tech world. In 1999, Nader was unsuccessfully approached by Nike to appear in an advertisement. The firm offered Nader $ 25,000 to say "another shameless attempt by Nike to sell shoes" while holding Air 120 sneakers. After Nader turned down

2720-494: The event including Susan Sarandon , Ani DiFranco , Ben Harper , Tim Robbins , Michael Moore , Eddie Vedder and Patti Smith . The campaign also had some prominent union help: The California Nurses Association and the United Electrical Workers endorsed his candidacy and campaigned for him. Nader and LaDuke received 2,883,105 votes, for 2.74 percent of the popular vote (third place overall), missing

2788-840: The issues and highlight them in his campaign; should Kerry meet these conditions Nader would not contest the election. On February 22, 2004, having not heard back from Kerry, Nader announced that he would run for president as an independent. Due to concerns about a possible spoiler effect , many Democrats urged Nader to abandon his 2004 candidacy. Terry McAuliffe stated that Nader had a "distinguished career, fighting for working families", and that McAuliffe "would hate to see part of his legacy being that he got us eight years of George Bush". Theresa Amato , Nader's national campaign manager in 2000 and 2004, later alleged that McAuliffe offered to pay off Nader if he would not campaign in certain states, an allegation confirmed by Nader and undisputed by McAuliffe. Nader received 463,655 votes, for 0.38 percent of

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2856-456: The land was funded by Jenison Whiting, who submitted a bequest in 1898, with the first building built the following year. 41°55′16″N 73°03′36″W  /  41.92111°N 73.06000°W  / 41.92111; -73.06000 Ralph Nader Ralph Nader ( / ˈ n eɪ d ər / ; born February 27, 1934) is an American political activist involved in consumer protection , environmentalism , and government reform causes. He

2924-629: The largest national anti-nuclear group in the United States , with several hundred local affiliates and an estimated 200,000 supporters. The organization's main efforts were directed at lobbying activities and providing local groups with scientific and other resources to campaign against nuclear power. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, through his ongoing work with Public Citizen, Nader continued to be involved in issues of consumer rights and public accountability. His work testifying before Congress, drafting model legislation, and organizing citizen letter-writing and protest efforts, earned him direct credit for

2992-427: The loudest applause of the evening" when mentioning him at the University of Alabama . Spock went on to try to recruit Nader for the party among over 100 others, and indicated he would be "delighted" to be replaced by any of them even after he accepted the nomination himself. Nader received one vote for the vice-presidential nomination at the 1972 Democratic National Convention . In the 1980 Presidential Election ,

3060-562: The mill received recognition from New England's Yankee Magazine as the "2016 Best Artists' Community in Connecticut,”"establishing the former factory building as a vibrant platform for the area's most creative artisans. Also here are the Ralph Nader 's nonprofit American Museum of Tort Law , and the Winchester Historical Society. Winchester Public Schools is the public school district for grades K-6, while

3128-413: The most competitive states and markets with the hopes of being a key player in the outcome. There is no evidence that his appearances responded to closeness. He did, apparently, pursue voter support, however, in a quest to receive 5% of the popular vote. However, Jonathan Chait of The American Prospect and The New Republic notes that Nader did indeed focus on swing states disproportionately during

3196-421: The offer, the corporation hired filmmaker Spike Lee . Ralph Nader's name appeared in the press as a potential candidate for president for the first time in 1971, when he was offered the opportunity to run as the presidential candidate for the New Party , a progressive split-off from the Democratic Party in 1972. Chief among his advocates was author Gore Vidal , who touted a 1972 Nader presidential campaign in

3264-481: The parties to diverge from one another, have Bush win." As to whether he would feel regret if he caused Gore's defeat, Nader replied "I would not—not at all. I'd rather have a provocateur than an anesthetizer in the White House." On another occasion, Nader answered this question with: "No, not at all ... There may be a cold shower for four years that would help the Democratic Party ... It doesn't matter who

3332-466: The party. He refused to raise or spend more than $ 5,000 on his campaign, presumably to avoid meeting the threshold for Federal Elections Commission reporting requirements. The unofficial Draft Nader committee could (and did) spend more than that, but the committee was legally prevented from coordinating in any way with Nader himself. Nader received some criticism from gay rights supporters for calling gay rights " gonadal politics" and stating that he

3400-475: The petitions that got you on the ballot in many states. You pledged you would not campaign as a spoiler and would avoid the swing states. Your recent campaign rhetoric and campaign schedule make it clear that you have broken this pledge ... Please accept that I, and the overwhelming majority of the environmental movement in this country, genuinely believe that your strategy is flawed, dangerous and reckless. Nader announced on December 23, 2003, that he would not seek

3468-469: The popular vote, placing him in third place overall. In February 2007, Nader criticized Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton as "a panderer and a flatterer," later describing her as someone who had "no political fortitude." During a February 2008 appearance on Meet the Press , Nader announced his intention to run for president as an independent, later naming Matt Gonzalez as his running-mate. Nader

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3536-406: The population. Of the 3,346 households in the community, 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.7% were headed by married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.6% were non-families. 35.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

3604-404: The progressive-oriented Citizens Party approached Nader with the prospect of running as their Presidential Nominee. Nader declined their offer stating "I will never run for president". The party ended up nominating biologist Barry Commoner instead. Nader stood in as a write-in for "none of the above" in both the 1992 New Hampshire Democratic and Republican Primaries and received 3,054 of

3672-443: The public high school for the town of Winchester. In 1955, Hurricane Connie and Hurricane Diane passed over Connecticut within one week, flooding the Mad River and Still River through downtown. The Mad River, which parallels Main Street, caused flooding up to 10 feet (3.0 m) deep through the center of town. This damaged the buildings between Main Street and the river such that all buildings on that side of Main Street through

3740-438: The publication of the report, Nader founded the watchdog group Public Citizen in 1971 to engage in public interest lobbying and activism on issues of consumer rights. He also served on its board of directors until 1980. By the early 1970s Nader had established himself as a household name. In a critical memo written by Lewis Powell to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce , Powell warned business representatives that Nader "has become

3808-450: The thought of voting Nader without fear of aiding Bush – offered the richest harvest of potential votes. But, Martin writes, Nader – who emerges from this account as the house radical of his own campaign – insisted on spending the final days of the campaign on a whirlwind tour of battleground states such as Pennsylvania and Florida. In other words, he chose to go where the votes were scarcest, jeopardizing his own chances of winning 5 percent of

3876-502: The town is Explorations Charter School. Created to serve a diverse body of students, the school was designed to accommodate the unique educational, social, and emotional needs of its students. Prior to closing in 2020, the town also had a parochial Catholic school called St. Anthony School, of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Hartford . The school opened in 1865, and maintained a class of around 200 students. Experiencing

3944-472: The towns of Winchester and Barkhamsted . Winsted, along with New Haven, Connecticut , was a center for the production of mechanical clocks in the 1900s. The Gilbert Clock Company , located along the Still River north of town, was founded in 1871 by William L. Gilbert (1806–1890) and became one of the largest clock companies in the world around the start of the 20th century. The Winsted post office contains an oil on canvas mural , Lincoln's Arbiter Settles

4012-583: The vote, which he needed to gain federal funds in 2004. When Nader, in a letter to environmentalists, attacked Gore for "his role as broker of environmental voters for corporate cash," and "the prototype for the bankable, Green corporate politician," and what he called a string of broken promises to the environmental movement , Sierra Club president Carl Pope sent an open letter to Nader, dated October 27, 2000, defending Al Gore's environmental record and calling Nader's strategy "irresponsible." He wrote: You have also broken your word to your followers who signed

4080-400: The waning days of the campaign, and by doing so jeopardized his own chances of achieving the 5% of the vote he was aiming for. Then there was the debate within the Nader campaign over where to travel in the waning days of the campaign. Some Nader advisers urged him to spend his time in uncontested states such as New York and California. These states – where liberals and leftists could entertain

4148-429: Was 2.28, and the average family size was 2.95. 21.5% of the CDP population were under the age of 18, 8.7% were from 18 to 24, 24.6% were from 25 to 44, 30.1% were from 45 to 64, and 15.1% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males. For the period 2013–2017, the estimated median annual income for

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4216-609: Was born on February 27, 1934, in Winsted, Connecticut , to Rose (née Bouziane) and Nathra Nader, both of whom were Antiochian Greek Christians immigrants from Mount Lebanon and the Beqaa Valley in Southeastern Lebanon . After settling in Connecticut, Nathra Nader worked in a textile mill before opening a bakery and restaurant. Ralph Nader occasionally helped at his father's restaurant, as well as worked as

4284-605: Was endorsed by Howard Zinn , Jesse Ventura , Justin Jeffre , Tom Morello , Val Kilmer , Rocky Anderson , James Abourezk , Patti Smith , and Jello Biafra . The Nader campaign raised $ 4.3 million in campaign funds, primarily from small, individual donations. Nader/Gonzalez earned 738,475 votes and a third-place finish in the 2008 United States presidential election . (0.56%) Independent Party of Delaware Ecology Party of Florida Natural Law Party Peace and Freedom Party Socialist Alternative Nader founded

4352-543: Was founded in 1965 by Winsted residents, including Ralph Nader 's older brother, Shafeek . It occupies the original Gilbert School building. NCCC was one of the first four community colleges in Connecticut, and is accredited by both the Connecticut Board of Governors for Higher Education and by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The Northwestern Community College Foundation

4420-403: Was incorporated in 1981 to support the mission of Northwestern Connecticut Community College. NCCF generates private funds for the purpose of benefiting the students attending NCCC and the community of Winsted. In 2013, Henry Centrella, the former city finance director, was served a complaint which stated that over $ 2.2 million was misappropriated during his 30-year tenure. Ralph Nader opened

4488-475: Was nominated independently by various state Green parties (in some states, he appeared on the ballot as an independent). However, many activists in the Green Party USA worked actively to campaign for Nader that year. Nader qualified for ballot status in 22 states, garnering 685,297 votes or 0.71% of the popular vote (fourth place overall), although the effort did make significant organizational gains for

4556-459: Was not interested in dealing with such matters. In July 2004, however, he publicly stated that he supported same-sex marriage . His 1996 running mates included: Anne Goeke (nine states), Deborah Howes (Oregon), Muriel Tillinghast (New York), Krista Paradise (Colorado), Madelyn Hoffman (New Jersey), Bill Boteler (Washington, D.C.), and Winona LaDuke (California and Texas). In the 2006 documentary An Unreasonable Man , Nader described how he

4624-733: Was unable to get the views of his public-interest groups heard in Washington, even by the Clinton Administration . Nader cited this as one of the primary reasons why he decided to actively run in the 2000 election as candidate of the Green Party , which had been formed in the wake of his 1996 campaign. In June 2000, The Association of State Green Parties (ASGP) organized the national nominating convention that took place in Denver, Colorado, at which Green Party delegates nominated Ralph Nader and Winona LaDuke to be their party's candidates for president and vice president. On July 9,

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