Nader Rocks

Ralph Nader's candidacy is starting to attract a bit of attention beyond the progressive elements of American society. His financial disclosures recently, which the media have spun predictably, will ironically, perhaps, reassure some folks that he's not that weird.

Another popular sign of Nader's momentum is the slew of music performers who have gotten behind him. The Indigo Girls will be touring with Nader's running mate, Winona LaDuke, this summer. Pearl Jam and Rage Against the Machine will do voter registration at their concerts in support of Nader's candidacy. That's cool.

A less obvious sign is the swelling national Green Party convention in Denver this weekend, which I'll be covering in person as a delegate. The organizers were originally expecting approximately 400 attendees, but now expect 1,000, with many of the swell coming from mainstream press.