Why you would be excited is beyond me. In 2000, Nader not only brought attention to himself, but to all third-party candidates who were lobbying to get into the debates, get more media coverage, etc.
He was the most high profile on the Left. This year, with the focus being getting Bush out, the Democratic candidate will take that thunder. On the other side, Bush is tremendously popular. Whether or not he's a perfect ideological fit, he wins. People like to win, and vote for a winner. The Pat Buchanans and Harry Brownes (to a MUCH lesser extent) rode the coat tails of Nader. With no prominent "spoiler" candidate, your party will languish for yet another 4 years in obscurity, falling waaaay short of federal matching funds. Sorry, bubba.
