From Chuck Currie we learn that Ralph Nader failed to get even 1,000 people to show up at a "convention" in Portland to put him on the November ballot in Oregon.

Ralph addressed a group of 741 disappointed supporters, who now must gather 15,000 valid signatures over a three-month period to get him on the ballot.

Naderites blamed the nonsupport on the scheduling conflict with the NCAA basketball game. But come on, folks, how many Nader fans are also passionate college hoops fans?

I hope there's a good game on next Election Day.

This is actually a very good sign for November. As Howard Dean told Oregonians earlier in the day, a vote for Nader is a vote for Bush.

If you care about this country, don't sign the Nader petitions!