How did Ralph Nader's candidacy in the 2000 presidential election affect the race?
A) Gore moved further to the left, leaving more room for Bush among independents.
B) Gore moved further to the right, alienating a large portion of his voter base.
C) Bush moved further to the right, leaving more room for Gore among independents.
D) Bush moved further to the left, taking a large portion of Gore's voter base.
E) Both Gore and Bush moved further to the right, attracting independent voters.

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Ralph Nader's candidacy as a Green Party candidate in the 2000 presidential election is often cited as having drawn votes away from Al Gore, particularly among more liberal voters. This led Gore to move further to the left in an attempt to retain these voters, which in turn may have created more space for Bush among centrist and independent voters.

How Did Ralph Nader's Candidacy in the 2000 Presidential Election