freebird
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Post by freebird on Aug 3, 2016 16:34:14 GMT
I'm not sure I'm going to vote for Johnson or not (we don't agree on immigration which is a big one for me). HOWEVER, I do think they've earned the right to be included in the debates. I think if more people heard their voices then people could make their own decisions (and not feel like they had a gun to their head). Johnson Weld siteI have decided to give a bit to their campaign regardless because I'd really love for this country to have another choice. |
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scrappinspidey2
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Post by scrappinspidey2 on Aug 3, 2016 16:37:08 GMT
I think they are having a townhall meeting via CNN tonight. CNN Info |
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freebird
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Post by freebird on Aug 3, 2016 16:38:28 GMT
I think they are having a townhall meeting via CNN tonight. CNN InfoI saw that. I'm not sure we have CNN or not but I might watch it. |
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mimima
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Post by mimima on Aug 3, 2016 16:38:53 GMT
While I agree that they should be in the debates, I am curious if you also want Jill Stein? Is there a movement to get her included as well?
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freebird
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Post by freebird on Aug 3, 2016 16:45:06 GMT
I have no problem with Jill Stein being in on the debates as long as she makes the requirements to do so. Looks like she's at about 3.5% which is a long way to go to get there!
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Post by jeremysgirl on Aug 3, 2016 16:48:37 GMT
I am so hoping Gary Johnson is included in the debates. I gave a little bit to his campaign too. freebird, your avatar picture is cracking me up. |
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Post by Woobster on Aug 3, 2016 18:34:44 GMT
I gave a bit as well. I am very much leaning his direction at this point.
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schizo319
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Post by schizo319 on Aug 3, 2016 19:11:17 GMT
While I agree that they should be in the debates, I am curious if you also want Jill Stein? Is there a movement to get her included as well? I'd love to see Jill Stein in the debate, but logistically, I'm not sure it would make much of a difference. To my knowledge, Green party is only included on the ballot in 23 states (Libertarian will be on all 50 for the first time this year) - I'm just not sure what value it is to have her as a part of the debate if she's got less than half a chance of even being on the ballot in this country...
There are actually a few things that I disagree with Johnson on, but I respect the way that he conducts himself and he always seems to have a rational and reasonable answer to every question he's asked. I love his campaign video from his website, he and Weld seem very likeable (shocking for a politician), and laid-back. Their last line was something to the effect of: "eh, why not give us a try, if you aren't satisfied in 4 years, you can vote in a Clinton or a Trump then" 
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Post by hollymolly on Aug 3, 2016 19:16:25 GMT
I'm still undecided for my own vote, but strongly want to see Johnson as a viable candidate. It pains me to see so many people saying they only have a choice between Trump or Hillary. He's a good choice, even if I decide he's not my choice. I want him to have more coverage.
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paget
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Post by paget on Aug 3, 2016 19:18:42 GMT
I'm
Leaning their way right now and am looking forward to tonight to see what they have to say. Even if I decide not to go that way, I support the right/option for America to have another choice. I so much want there to be a viable
Third party option - or 4th and 5th! Our two
Party system needs a shake up and I can't think of a better year for it!
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Nink
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Post by Nink on Aug 3, 2016 19:22:18 GMT
Maybe this has been addressed and I missed it, but why aren't all candidates included in the debates?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2016 19:26:38 GMT
Maybe this has been addressed and I missed it, but why aren't all candidates included in the debates?
Scroll down to the "How has the CPD Selected the Candidates Invited to Participate in Its Debates?" section for a thorough explanation. Thumbnail: |
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Nink
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Post by Nink on Aug 3, 2016 19:32:54 GMT
Thank you @busypea
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Post by pepperwood on Aug 3, 2016 21:03:02 GMT
I have signed the petition to include Gary Johnson in the debates and look forward to hearing what they have to say tonight.
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