[Lion's Cub]

If this deadline doesn't apply to the Democrats than by extension every other citizen who wishes to be placed on the ballot should have that right up until the day of the election.

Good point.

My biggest concern with setting this precedent is the huge advantage it would give them when the new campaign laws kick into effect. As long as they wait until they are into the 60 day period before the elections, only the media will be allowed to comment on the candidate. If the candidate refuses to debate (no time now, you know), then there is no way for the pubbies to counter the candidate.

[twigs]

huge advantage it would give them when the new campaign laws kick into effect. As long as they wait until they are into the 60 day period before the elections, only the media will be allowed to comment on the candidate.

My word. I never thought about that. This is a very frightening precedent-setting issue indeed. Thanks for the commentary.

[Travis McGee]

Great observation about the connection to CFR!