Ralph Nader's name appeared in the press as a potential candidate for president for the first time in 1971, when he was offered the opportunity to run as the presidential candidate for the New Party, a progressive split-off from the Democratic Party in 1972.
Ralph Nader's name appeared in the press as a potential candidate for president for the first time in 1971. He was offered the opportunity to run as the presidential candidate for the New Party-off from the Democratic Party in 1972. The New Party was a progressive split.