Spread the wealth

[emayer]

AMoore wrote:

I think we would have to change the Constitution in order for a third party candidate to have any chance. As it is, other parties pull votes away from the majors. Hypothetically, a conservative could get elected with 35 percent of the electoral college votes, while two liberal candidates, Green and Democrat, could split the remaining 65% of the electoral votes. The majority of Americans/states, would end up with a President who they philosphically disagree with. This could be countered if the top two candidates have a run-off if neither gets more than 50% of the votes.

+1!

Ultimately it comes down to money. Just look at the disparity between Obama and McCain in funding for the campaigns. Incidentally, no one mentions Obama having reneged on that promise... Why can't there be a set amount of funds permissible for major parties to keep things on a more even keel and allow additional candidates to have a voice? I'd just hate for the lobbyists and special interests to be without purpose...hock: