You know that the GOPe and Fox for that matter want to ensure that we have a diverse panel—at least in appearance. The polls will be manipulated to achieve that end.
In the age of the Internet and every recording device that is out there available to people, the second tier candidates will be just as widely heard, at least for those who want to listen. I agree with you that the polls will be manipulated. I just don’t think it will matter that much so long as FOX NEWS truly tries to be fair to the 2nd tier.