"Let's not just look at it as taking votes away from Gore. Our support comes from a lot of people"

Ralph Nader's quote is a reminder that the assistance for his candidateship in the 2000 presidential election was not simply a result of taking votes away from Al Gore. Nader was a third-party candidate, and his support came from a variety of sources. He was interesting a large range of individuals, from those who were dissatisfied with the two-party system to those who were passionate about his progressive platform. Nader's quote is a pointer that his candidacy was not simply a demonstration vote, but a genuine effort to bring attention to concerns that were not being resolved by the 2 major celebrations. He was a voice for those who felt that their issues were not being heard, and his candidateship was a way to ensure that their voices were heard.