Ralph Nader
October 28, 2008
Name: Ralph Nader
Party: Independent
Education: A.B. degree in East Asian Studies from the Woodrow Wilson School of International Affairs Princeton University and L.L.B. from Harvard Law School
Political experience: Currently is in his third major presidential campaign
Stances:
Civil rights: Equal rights for gays, lesbians and same-sex couples
Economy: Cut military budget, reappraise taxes to tax extreme luxuries more and basic necessities least and redirect federal budget to adequately fund infrastructure, transit and other public works
Education: Responsibility of state and local governments and opposes emphasis on standardized tests
Health care: Single-payer health care plan, government finances health care, allow health care delivery to private, non-profit organizations and public health insurance system
War in Iraq: Reverse current Middle East policy with a target of withdrawing troops in six months
Source: www.votenader.org