[Jokelahoma]

No, it isn't, which is why I wonder why you're stalling. I've already stated I would stick with exactly the criteria they used - prior primary finish OR national polling percentage. Your turn.

[Little_GTO]

Ok, I’ll give you a hint. Take a look at the list posted up-thread, here:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1950953/posts?page=164#164

Now tell me which people on that list are nationally recognized candidates that have not dropped out?

Your task is to figure out a definition of “nationally recognized” that is not based on poll data or prior state election results.