Gary Johnson files suit

[Teufelhund]

Vid was there this morning
same vid
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPHzst1ZdIs

Nice! I've emailed the CPD before, but never called. I'll do that Monday (as if it matters).

I really hope this suit gains some ground. I don't care who you vote for, but everyone who will be on the ballot should have the opportunity to tell you what he/she proposes. The illusion of choice needs to become a real choice.

[Teufelhund]

Three of the sponsors of the upcoming debates have yanked their support as a result of the supposedly non-partisan commission allowing only the candidates from the two major parties to participate. The most recent to pull their sponsorship was Phillips Electronics.

Head of Corporate Communications, Philips North America issued the following statement via form letter to numerous recipients:

"The Commission on Presidential Debates is a nonprofit, 501(c) (3) corporation dedicated to providing a platform to the U.S. public – in the form of presidential and vice-presidential debates – which serves to inform voters on a variety of issues. Philips, a company with roots in the U.S spanning more than eight decades, supports the goals and ideals of having a more engaged and informed electorate. Philips also has a long and proud heritage of being non-partisan in the many countries it serves around the world. While the Commission on Presidential Debates is a non-partisan organization, their work may appear to support bi-partisan politics. We respect all points of view and, as a result, want to ensure that Philips doesn't provide even the slightest appearance of supporting partisan politics. As such, no company funds have been or will be used to support the Commission on Presidential Debates.

Kind regards,
Mark

Mark A. Stephenson
Head of Corporate Communications, Philips North America

Article here. There is a list of the remaining sponsors at the bottom of the page. I have contacted each of them to let them know I won't be watching the debates if they won't include all candidates who appear on the ballot, nor patronizing their companies if they continue sponsorship.