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Ralph Nader
Consumer Advocate, Presidential Candidate
Automotive Safety Pioneer, Green Party
Overview
Consumer advocate and political activist whose 1965 book "Unsafe at Any Speed "led to major automotive safety reforms. Ran for president multiple times, most controversially in 2000 when his Green Party candidacy was blamed for splitting the liberal vote in Florida, contributing to George W. Bush's victory over Al Gore.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
2000 presidential run blamed for Bush victory over Gore
Automotive safety advocacy saved millions of lives
Championed consumer protection legislation
Related Investigations (1)
Sources & Documentation
1 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- February 27, 1934
Education
- •Princeton University
- •Harvard Law School
Key Timeline
1965
Published Unsafe at Any Speed
2000
Green Party presidential candidate in contested election