[Wil H]

He has an opportunity to debate; he merely needs to be at 15% in nationwide polls.

And who set THAT arbitrary limit?

Can't see it in the Constitution....

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech so long as 15% of the population agree with you, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

Oh yes, there it is, silly me...

The exclusionary practices of the Republican/Democrat cartel in this country denies the people any real choice. It is a clear and present danger to that duopoly that a third party could hold the balance of power in this country if they were not "drowned at birth".

[lakey]

And who set THAT arbitrary limit?

The Congress, I think. LOL

It's late, 'nite.

[Moonman62]

I doubt if anyone this close to a national election has gone on to win with less than 15%, especially when there are others polling in the 40's and 50's.

I won't even mention that the LP has no chance with less than half a per cent, because I might pee in my pants from laughing so hard.

[Poohbah]

And who set THAT arbitrary limit?

The Commission on Presidential debates, a private organization.

Can't see it in the Constitution....

The Constitution limits the power of the Federal government, not the rights of private parties to freely associate (or not associate).

The exclusionary practices of the Republican/Democrat cartel in this country denies the people any real choice. It is a clear and present danger to that duopoly that a third party could hold the balance of power in this country if they were not "drowned at birth".

Yeah, getting to 15% is too much like work.