Nader not welcome at Democratic convention

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Nader not welcome at Democratic convention

By LANCE GAY, Scripps Howard News Service


Last Updated: July 25, 2004, 05:37:00 PM PDT


BOSTON (SH) - Democrats on Sunday rolled back the welcome mat for longtime party activist Ralph Nader, saying he is not welcome at the Democratic convention because his independent presidential bid threatens to siphon votes away from John Kerry.

Democratic National Committee Chairman Terry McAuliffe told reporters he is denying Nader's request for credentials to attend the convention. He also said he is upset that Republicans are helping Nader's effort to get on the ballot as a Reform Party presidential nominee.

"He knows he can't be president," McAuliffe said. "His theory is that he is taking Republican votes" from George Bush. "I'm sorry, I don't buy that argument."

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McAuliffe said Nader called him to ask for credentials to attend the FleetCenter ceremonies here, but he refused. I want him in this race helping us," McAuliffe said.

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