University of Miami - Ibis Yearbook (Coral Gables, FL)

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created a circle of controversy around his campaign, which was emphasized by his introducer Margaret Scott. Scott, a freshman majoring in Public Relations, was eager to hear Nader speak when it was first announced that he would be at the University, so eager that she wrote a letter to Ed Martos, the president of the Council for Democracy, stating that she wanted to introduce Nader to the audience. Scott, arguably Nader's biggest UM fan, adamently admits that she is whoIe-heartedly supporting Nader in his presidential bid. til am a fan of his books and Ks AND I CAN APPRECI- POLITICS -MARGARET SCOTT IS BO ohn Se ior Do you think that Ralph Nader is a qualified presidential candidate? Wes, he doesn't give you that slimy feeling that other candidates give you. I can appreciate his sense of politics, Scott said. Other students were just as eager to get into the event, some waiting anxiously to sneak into an open door, even though the auditorium was packed. Whiles other were causing an uproar about the choice of venue. Despite the late start and small venue, Nader spoke loud and clear that he believed America needs ttmore voices and more choices. rt iBlSQOObMSi

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'furtjpositions on Iraq, hf education Hosted by the Council for Democracy, the conference gave Nader a platform to speak because his views would not be aired alongside those of President Bush and Senator Kerry at the 2004 Presidential Debates. Although, Nader was not the most popular candidate amongst the college crowd, many students still showed up, some even missing class, to hear his goals. NADER DRAWS LARGE CROWD TO DlSCUSS THE PRESlDENTlAL ELECTlON 2004 tlld like to hear which platform he criticizes and if he supports Kerry considering hels taking away some of his votes, said Morgan Cantrell, a freshman in the School of Business. . LIFESTYLES Leader of the Independent Party, Nader promised a six-month withdrawal of Americas troops from Iraq, an increase of Floridals minimum wage law and health insurance for all. He acknowledged that his first step would be to raise the level of expectations for voters and to show student voters what it best for the country. In a small press conference back stage, Nader also mentioned that he would ttShow Kerry how to defeat Bush? As the Third Party candidate, Nader has Lo 0 o N 2 v no a a o 00

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