Nader..I can't find a news article, but I remember it; back in the 90's, I think. King remembers it too.
On CNN, Larry King was just asked what's the deal with Ralph Nader and he replied, "Well, I know he had a stroke. He had a stroke a few years back. He'd never wanted to run for office before."
I report, you decide. It's as good an explanation as any, I suppose.
washingtonmonthly.com
This one says it was Bells Palsy..
Bell's palsy affects 50,000 people in the U.S. every year. It is an inflammation of the seventh cranial nerve that connects to the eye, nose and ear. The inflammation causes temporary paralysis of the nerve. For some, the eye can't close, so they have to tape it shut at night, and some can't speak. George Clooney had it. Ralph Nader came down with it in the midst of a speaking tour. He was in Boston debating someone when his eye started to water and his mouth sagged. It didn't stop him. He continued his tour, just beginning each talk by saying, "At least you can't accuse me of speaking out of both sides of my mouth."
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