Help Bob Barr to get on the Ballot

[Gnister]

Hmmm, what do you think. Would it be positive for Obama and Democrats to have Bob Barr on the Ballot in Minnesota (or in other states fot that matter).
http://minneapolis.metblogs.com/2008/08/21/bob-barr-needs-help-to-get-on-minnesota-ballot/?click

All in all, I think we should help voters (read republicans :=)) to get to know more about Barr so they can vote for him insted of McCain......

What do you think?

[Gnister]

1. Or maybe it's not a good idea?

[Tarc]

2. Didn't we condemn Republicans for doing this with Ralph Nader?

Winning this election is vital and all, but how Rovian do we wish to get here? :shrug:

[Gnister]

3. That's a good point....

However, I think both Barr and Nader should be allowed to participate in at least one debate.....

Or can anyone give me a good reason for them not to?

[maseman]

4. Are you kidding me?

Rovian all the way. I gave Bob Barr $10.

[Gnister]

5. That's one way to look at it!

[marlakay]

6. he said on colbert that he was on in 48 and

fighting for all of them, georgia and one other he is not on.

[eshfemme]

7. Actually I don't think it's Rovian because it's more democratic to allow for third parties.

That's part of the change that I think is necessary-- I admit that some 3rd parties are just crazy but the ones that are more popular such as the Libertarians and the Green Party should have a say. A lot of their members are disaffected with both the Republicans and the Democrats and I kinda view as a sad suppression of free speech that they can't ever really have some of their opinions aired out. If they were allowed some sort of say in the process-- just allowing their candidates to participate in the debates for one thing-- maybe we wouldn't be seeing the crazy attention whoring stunts that shouldn't be part of a good peaceful protest.

[Gnister]

8. I can definetely agree to that!!!

But to be honest....of course it's a lot easier to agree if it can help a democrat win the election :=)