I think the standard was 5 percent polling. In 08’ I thought Fox or some other debate excluded candidates because of low polling.
The polling issue really excludes anyone who doesn’t have the initial monetary backing to make a run. I understand the need for some sort of line, but to exclude a 5 term sitting Congressman and published author, who has introduced in Congress, THE ONLY bill that reforms Social Security seems short sighted.
As for those who think McCotter is a non starter because of some of his union votes, I’ll address the issue again. Cong. McCotter has stated that he felt his Card Check vote was more of a district vote when he cast it and has said since that it was a mistake. When he voted for the auto bailout, he cited Moody’s estimate that allowing the auto companies to go under would have a trickle down effect that would not only decimate the area he represents, but would cost the Social Safety Net $300 billion. McCotter also stated that, from a National Security standpoint, gutting our auto manufacturing capabilities would greatly inhibit our abilities as a nation to crank up the defense industry in a time of national Crisis.
IMO, the explanations are satisfactory and should not preclude McCotter from being considered for the nomination. I ask that you visit McCotter2012.com, read his white papers, read his book, SEIZE FREEDOM, and then tell me there is a more Conservative, intellectually capable Republican candidate than Cong. Thaddeus McCotter.