Bob Barr Should be Included in Presidential Debates

According to a Zogby poll released Friday, 55% of likely voters nationwide say that Bob Barr, the Libertarian Party nominee for President, should be included in the presidential debates. While support for his inclusion is strongest among independents (69%), the majority of Democrats (52%) and half of Republicans also believe he should be included in the debates.

What about Munger in the Gubernatorial Debates?

If most Americans want Bob Barr included in the presidential debates, it stands to reason that most North Carolinians would also like to see Michael "Mike" Munger included in the gubernatorial debates. So far, Mike Munger has been invited to the final gubernatorial debate scheduled for October 15 in Charlotte, and sponsored by WSOC-TV, WTVI Charlotte, and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg League of Women Voters.

Three debates are scheduled in the Triangle area between now and then. It remains to be seen whether any of the Triangle-area sponsors will invite Munger to participate.

Update 8/25/08: Dr. Munger has now been invited to participate in the UNC-TV gubernatorial debates scheduled for September 24 and October 8.

Zogby Poll: Majority Want Libertarian Bob Barr Included in Presidential Debates
Zogby International, August 15, 2008

Libertarian Munger In At Least One Debate
LPNC news release, July 28, 2008

Michael Munger for Governor '08