Nader was not alone in his sentiments last night.
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside the debate hall last night in support of his inclusion.
"One, two, three, four, Bush and Gore are corporate whores!" chanted some demonstrators. "Five, six, seven, eight, why won't they let Ralph debate?"
"It's interesting to be at a protest where the focus is on democracy itself," said protester Maureen E. McOwen '02, a member of the Progressive Student Labor Movement (PSLM).
Among the colorful characters was Steven A. Hoey '93, who sported a tuxedo, tiara, glitter-encrusted cigarette holder and jeweled glasses.
Hoey, representing a group called "Billionaires for Bush (Or Gore)" said he was "protesting the protesters."
"We're paying for the debates so you do have to," Hoey said as he passed out phony $10,000 bills.
--Alan E. Wirzbicki contributed to the reporting of this article.