Equal media time

[MicroBalrog]

the important issues slip through the cracks.

Or rather, both campaigns, the media, and 'the elite' have a variety of vested interests not to discuss anything of substance.

[yesitsloaded]

Let me preface this by saying I probably will end up voting for McCain merely because I don't want "half-black Hitler". I want Barr in it because he would absolutely stomp Obama in the debates on national tv because as said before, he has nothing to lose. McCain can't say some things that Barr can about Obama because he has a chance of actually being elected and thus must play to the middle.

[Regolith]

Let me preface this by saying I probably will end up voting for McCain merely because I don't want "half-black Hitler". I want Barr in it because he would absolutely stomp Obama in the debates on national tv because as said before, he has nothing to lose. McCain can't say some things that Barr can about Obama because he has a chance of actually being elected and thus must play to the middle.

Obama has indicated that he has little interest in debating McCain.  What makes you think he will consent to debate with Barr?

[MicroBalrog]

Let me preface this by saying I probably will end up voting for McCain merely because I don't want "half-black Hitler". I want Barr in it because he would absolutely stomp Obama in the debates on national tv because as said before, he has nothing to lose. McCain can't say some things that Barr can about Obama because he has a chance of actually being elected and thus must play to the middle.

Obama has indicated that he has little interest in debating McCain.  What makes you think he will consent to debate with Barr?

I wonder if he'll change his mind now that McCain has a lead.

[FiveBillionAcres]

I seriously doubt that McCain has an actual lead...
It all depends on who asked the question, when they asked it (what big news there was in the preceeding 24 hours) and how they worded it.

What's scary is Obama might actually get people out to vote who wouldn't normally vote.

[Regolith]

Let me preface this by saying I probably will end up voting for McCain merely because I don't want "half-black Hitler". I want Barr in it because he would absolutely stomp Obama in the debates on national tv because as said before, he has nothing to lose. McCain can't say some things that Barr can about Obama because he has a chance of actually being elected and thus must play to the middle.

Obama has indicated that he has little interest in debating McCain.  What makes you think he will consent to debate with Barr?

I wonder if he'll change his mind now that McCain has a lead.

He'll have to debate McCain eventually either way, otherwise he will look weak and probably lose.  However, he could blow off Barr without any negative side effects.

[Scout26]

He'll have to debate McCain eventually either way, otherwise he will look weak and probably lose. 

The Wizard of Uhh's knows that he'll get creamed in any type of debate.  Which is why he's only going to do the 3 minimum LoWV debates.   Just look at what happens whenever he strays off the teleprompter speech. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHEIi4XKRmM&feature=user

I am not Pro-McCain, but I am very Anti-Obama.

[The Annoyed Man]

  The libertarian in Georgia's 10th district? When the incumbant is backing the constitution? And reads the bills that come before him, and actually asks his constituants what they want? Any other time, maybe, but it's been too hard to find the good one! We're keeping him, thanks. (Much to the chagrin of the politico's on watch).

By 'the libertarian in GA-10', I of course imply the honorable Paul Broun.

  Actully,he's a self proclaimed Constitutionalist; he's just registered as a Republican!

[ilbob]

The LP made a strategic mistake decades ago when they decided to waste their limited resources on presidential races rather than local races. If they had chosen to go after aldermen, mayors, and state legislators, they could well be considered a serious party today because they would have a solid support base. As it is, they have virtually nothing other than a presidential campaign doomed to failure.

The idea was that a presidential campaign would bring them attention. It has not worked. They need to adjust their plan. I support much of their political ideology, but I have a hard time wasting a vote on a party that is essentially a single race party.

[Headless Thompson Gunner]

The LP made a strategic mistake decades ago when they decided to waste their limited resources on presidential races rather than local races. If they had chosen to go after aldermen, mayors, and state legislators, they could well be considered a serious party today because they would have a solid support base. As it is, they have virtually nothing other than a presidential campaign doomed to failure.

The idea was that a presidential campaign would bring them attention. It has not worked. They need to adjust their plan. I support much of their political ideology, but I have a hard time wasting a vote on a party that is essentially a single race party.

You're exactly right.

Political parties are one of the few types of organizations where power flows from the bottom up to the top.  The Libertarian Party won't ever amount to anything until they understand that. 

I wish they'd hurry up and get a clue.  My Republican Party is losing it's bearings, and I'd it be nice to have a viable alternative.