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2007-03-01 01:35:52 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
Their "poll percentages" are often too low which indicates to networks their will be little viewer participation. Alan Keyes raised this issue when he was shut out in the 2000 race. However, he did participate in one.... I think.
Remember, with television, its all about the ratings. They have no interest in serving the public interest... especially ABC, CBS, and NBC (and their ancillary networks, i.e. MSNBC)
2007-03-08 10:20:44 · answer #1 · answered by merlins_new_apprentice 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Presidential debates are set up by the Commission for Presidential Debates. After Perot's great run in 92, and when he was running for the Reform Party in 96, the CPD left him in the dark. The CPD has an extreme threshold of 15% in any public poll to be allowed to debate, which I consider a mock at democracy. I heard that Ron Paul, the same guy running for President, favored a bill that allowed for better debates. This bill favors having candidates that are on ballots in 35 or 40 states (not sure) or if a majority of Americans, in any poll, favored such a candidate. Also, Paul supports having fair ballot access laws. Thanks!
2007-03-01 19:35:26 · answer #2 · answered by derekgorman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's known in political circles as "the lockout" and it's been going on for some time--- they have had instances---simply instances mind you-- where a third person has been allowed in-- but these have been rare--- both parties will go to dang near any extreme to keep third party candidates out of this forum--- and in some cases let it be known loud and clear that they have "stipulations" about having "no chance" parties clogging up the debates between the people who are the "true" contenders !!!
2007-03-01 09:53:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some are. There are many debates that are by invitation only. These are privately funded not payed for or supported by tax dollars. I would love to have a third party with a good Candidate we need more and better choices.
2007-03-01 09:49:34 · answer #4 · answered by Mother 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They did let Perot debate, but he had like 18-20% voter support, the reality is, if they allowed one in, they would open the gates to the whole field of <3% candidates which would bog down what would otherwise be a mainstream debate.
2007-03-01 09:47:45 · answer #5 · answered by archimedes_crew 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the Republicans and Democrats are both still suffering PR problems with the fact that Ross Poirot was right and both of there candidates were wrong the last time they tried to pretend we had a choice at to who would lead our country.
2007-03-05 17:59:56 · answer #6 · answered by blogbaba 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They do not have a movie star to run and act as our President. An the Actor Governor of California can never run for President, not a born Citizen, even though California likes actors better than the rest of the states.
2007-03-06 01:08:26 · answer #7 · answered by allen w 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they only only allow candidates with a real chance of winning to debate. Usually, 3rd party candidates don't stand a chance. *shrugs*
2007-03-01 09:46:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
how many candidates should be allowed?
I have my own views. Can I be part of the debates too?
Perot participated. So did Anderson in 1980.
2007-03-01 09:44:28 · answer #9 · answered by junglejoe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ross Perot participated in the debates years ago. I think they should allow any candidate that is running to participate.
2007-03-01 09:42:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋