Ralph Nader working to get a spot on Oklahoma's ballot

Campaign 2004 continues with a visit from Independent Presidential Candidate Ralph Nader to Oklahoma. <br><br>Nader took part in a public forum in Oklahoma City this weekend. He says his main purpose

Monday, March 22nd 2004, 12:00 am

By: News On 6

Campaign 2004 continues with a visit from Independent Presidential Candidate Ralph Nader to Oklahoma.

Nader took part in a public forum in Oklahoma City this weekend. He says his main purpose in running for President is to change ballot regulations. He calls Oklahoma a "challenge" because the state requires a higher percentage of signatures, and write-in votes are not allowed.

"Overcome some of the state obstacles around the country and open more opportunities for all kinds of 3rd party and independent candidates from the presidential level down to the local city council."

Nader did "not" make Oklahoma's ballot in 2000. This time around he needs about 37,000 signatures to be included.