"Did they have a figure for the percentage of Republicans who are in favour of Nader being on the ballot?"

Just over half of Republicans polled said they were pleased Nader was running. And why wouldn't they, when the conventional punditry keeps insisting it was Nader who beat Gore in 2000?

"By "running" Nader is making sure that some issues that would be ignored will be kept in the picture during the campaign."

I said that very thing, long ago in this thread. I also support Kucinich remaining in the race all the way to the convention. I want both Nader and Kucinich in the race when the Democratic convention is held.

It appears, according to Kerry, that a meeting with Dean & his people is to take place this week, so we may see Dean throw his support behind Kerry very soon. I think Dean doing that would be a big tactical mistake for him, but I'm sure he'll do it, in hopes of rising from the ashes another day.