Who were the candidates for president in 2012?

Incumbent Democratic President Barack Obama and his running mate, incumbent Vice President Joe Biden, were re-elected to a second term. They defeated the Republican ticket of businessman and former Governor Mitt Romney of Massachusetts and Representative Paul Ryan of Wisconsin.

What was Ralph Nader famous for?

Ralph Nader (/ˈneɪdər/; born February 27, 1934) is an American political activist, author, lecturer, and attorney noted for his involvement in consumer protection, environmentalism, and government reform causes.

Where is Ralph Nader from?

Winsted, CT
Ralph Nader/Place of birth

How old is Ralph Nader?

87 years (February 27, 1934)
Ralph Nader/Age

Did Ralph Nader own a Corvair?

It was really just by happenstance that I was able to purchase it.” The Corvair in question is a 1962 Monza 900 Sedan. The car’s first owner bought it brand new in 1962 at the age of 77. It was through the daughter’s estate that the car was donated to the American Museum of Tort Law, of which Ralph Nader is President.

Who battled for the presidency in 1960 and what was the outcome?

The 1960 United States presidential election was the 44th quadrennial presidential election. It was held on Tuesday, November 8, 1960. In a closely contested election, Democratic United States Senator John F. Kennedy defeated incumbent Vice President Richard Nixon, the Republican Party nominee.

What percentage of the vote did Ralph Nader get?

Nader appeared on the ballot in 43 states and DC, up from 22 in 1996. He won 2,882,955 votes, or 2.74 percent of the popular vote.

What did Ralph Nader say about the Corvair?

In his 1965 book, Unsafe at Any Speed, Nader called the Corvair “the one-car accident.” He wrote that a design flaw in the rear suspension made the car likely to flip over when driven in abrupt maneuvers, like, say, avoiding a ball that suddenly rolled into the street.