I think we all agree that would be a wasted vote - but not because Phillips wouldn't be a good president. Third parties, historically, just don't win. But I can guarantee you this - Phillips would never sign such a bill into law. He's a man of principles that you can count on. You can disagree with his views, but you cannot fault him for being unprincipled. And, signing this bill was unprincipled.
Yes, but he would also never be president, so what does it matter? My dog wouldn't sign either. She can't write!
I say blame Gepfart and MaCain for the back stabbing, and support Bush and hope this all works out. The president shouldn't be discounted for an issue American voters care so little about. It won't matter at the polls.
The next step is the court, and even liberal organizations are ready to fight it.