Politics

How Do We Fix the Presidential Debates?

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A group is looking to get third-party and independent candidates into the debates with the two major presidential nominees. But is that really a good idea?

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The numbers tell the story of voter disenchantment with the two major political parties. More than 40 percent of Americans identify as independents, and 65 percent wish they had the option to vote for an independent candidate for president in 2016.

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