Allow me to propose a solution to the spoiler effect regarding the Democrats and Ralph Nader's campaign. Perhaps a dialogue should be maintained between the two camps. Come to an agreement about a runoff election a month or two before November. The Democrats and Nader's campaign will split the cost. If no agreement can be made about paying for the runoff, or if the cost is prohibitive, then an independent poll shall be carried out, determining the most likely voter preference. The winner of this runoff or poll shall challenge Bush in November.

The loser shall throw his support behind the winner and withdraw from the race. The winner should also take on real election reform as an issue to prevent these sorts of dilemmas from happening in the future. You can learn more about fair election methods at http://www.fairvote.org.
    
Daniel McGuire
Salt Lake City