In order for the American voters to have their true voices heard during the four-year presidential election cycle, it is necessary that all third party candidates who have gained ballot access in enough states to be able to obtain the two hundred and sixty electoral votes needed to win the presidency the right to participate in the presidential debates. Removing control of the Comission for Presidential Debates from the hands of Democrats and Republicans is vital to this interest, as is placing its control in a non-governmental, non-partisan group to safeguard it from lobbyists and special interests.



