"That's creative, as always," Parker said upon hearing the news.
A self-described former "Nader's Raider," Parker said he appreciated Nader's statement, but didn't expect a check for $25,000 any time soon.
"I think it's great that Ralph thought of us," he said. "But although I would not ordinarily say anything bad about a potential contributor, I doubt the commission is going to give us anything."
Tom Adkins, a Nader campaign spokesperson, wouldn't say how he expected the CPD to respond, but he indicated that he doubted they would give in to Nader.
"The Commission on Presidential Debates has a long track record of arrogance," Adkins said.
The entire CPD staff was in Kentucky yesterday in preparation for last night's vice presidential debate, and could not be reached for comment.
According to Parker, Nader helped to found the Appleseed Foundation along with other members of his 1958 HLS class.
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