Tuesday, August 09, 2005
Somewhere, angels are singing...
Well, well, well...
So Kilgore and Kaine agree to a debate, setting a strict standard for Russ Potts to be excluded unless he makes significant strides. He needs 15% in two reputable polls to be included. However, this shows a major problem with Rasmussen's methods, where surveyees were asked if they were voting for Kaine, Kilgore or "Another Candidate". Obviously the deck is stacked solidly against "Another Candidate".
For those wondering where the 15% threshold comes from, the Capital Correspondants set it way back in 2001, to coincide with the Presidential debate semi-standard. They said then that 15% is the mark where a candidate actually has a legitimate chance of winning. Obviously, Kaine and Potts supporters want the old man included.
The funny thing is, is that back in 2001 nobody was willing to lie on the tracks for Libertarian Candidate Bill Redpath so he could be included in that debate. (he WAS on the ballot as well). You can't have it both ways, folks. Either give in to ALL candidates that make the ballot, or stick with the standard. I'd prefer Potts, and any other candidate that amasses 10,000 signatures and qualifies for the ballot to be included. Even if is a candidate of the Nazi party and is polling at -1%. The polls already play too much of a part in deciding elections, they shouldn't be responsible for excluding a candidate who's name is on the ballot.
So, to announce said debate, Kilgore's camp was quick to send out an e-mail trumpeting the fact that the two sides had agreed to share a stage. Kaine's folks responded with the fact that their candidate had agreed to this debate months ago. The minor battles continue.
By the way, there's word that another debate is in the works, this one for late September, also in Richmond. Shhh! It's a secret. If they can just get Jerry to agree to that one as well.
So Kilgore and Kaine agree to a debate, setting a strict standard for Russ Potts to be excluded unless he makes significant strides. He needs 15% in two reputable polls to be included. However, this shows a major problem with Rasmussen's methods, where surveyees were asked if they were voting for Kaine, Kilgore or "Another Candidate". Obviously the deck is stacked solidly against "Another Candidate".
For those wondering where the 15% threshold comes from, the Capital Correspondants set it way back in 2001, to coincide with the Presidential debate semi-standard. They said then that 15% is the mark where a candidate actually has a legitimate chance of winning. Obviously, Kaine and Potts supporters want the old man included.
The funny thing is, is that back in 2001 nobody was willing to lie on the tracks for Libertarian Candidate Bill Redpath so he could be included in that debate. (he WAS on the ballot as well). You can't have it both ways, folks. Either give in to ALL candidates that make the ballot, or stick with the standard. I'd prefer Potts, and any other candidate that amasses 10,000 signatures and qualifies for the ballot to be included. Even if is a candidate of the Nazi party and is polling at -1%. The polls already play too much of a part in deciding elections, they shouldn't be responsible for excluding a candidate who's name is on the ballot.
So, to announce said debate, Kilgore's camp was quick to send out an e-mail trumpeting the fact that the two sides had agreed to share a stage. Kaine's folks responded with the fact that their candidate had agreed to this debate months ago. The minor battles continue.
By the way, there's word that another debate is in the works, this one for late September, also in Richmond. Shhh! It's a secret. If they can just get Jerry to agree to that one as well.
