Probably the most important thing we can do this year, is try to get our candidate into the Presidential debates. Please do try to complete step #1 :)
Chris -------- Original Message -------- Dear Christopher, As you are certainly aware, the Republicans and the Democrats have created an organization called the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) for the purpose of excluding third party and independent candidates from the political process. Every four years, the two major parties negotiate a complex contract which excludes other presidential candidates from the national debates. This year, the two negotiators for the secret contract <http://cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?1VYj-2Ayp-5bDlC3> were Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL). In order to protect the the Obama and McCain campaigns from public criticism, the Commission on Presidential Debates has refused to release this back-room contract for public inspection. In order for your voice to be heard in this important presidential election, it is critical that this contract is made available to the general public before the debates. Here's today's task: *Make One Very Important Phone Call! * 1. Get your mind prepared to present a polite but well-worded message. 2. Call the Commission on Presidential Debates at 202-872-1020. 3. Please ask the CPD representative (or leave message) to "please make the debate contract between John McCain and Barack Obama available to the public." 4. Then ask the representative to please "include Bob Barr in the presidential debates." 5. Feel free to provide us some feedback about your calls by contacting us at [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. If the Republicans and Democrats refuse to allow Bob Barr into the presidential debates, Americans won't be able to hear the Libertarian message of smaller government and individual liberty. For your voice to be heard, it is crucial that you help Bob out by making this important phone call today. *That's it!* In Liberty, Shane Cory Deputy Campaign Manager Bob Barr for President [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
