2008 Presidential debates?

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Nothing special; Obama would probably beat McCain, and Nader and Barr's poll numbers would go down afterwards.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Probably not. First of all, Obama has never won a debate, so proudly saying he'd win the debate is pretty arrogant, and second, I bet the third party's numbers would increase slightly simply because they would get some exposure. Their ideas may sound appealing to some people. They really can't go any lower than they already are.

I disagree; I think Obama is able to beat McCain, and with Barr polling at 6% right now, he can sink pretty far.  Once people see how nutty his ideas are, they'll back off, leaving only the former Paul supporters.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Not to deflate your ego, but I seriously doubt Nader or Barr will be in the debates.

i know they probably won't be allowed in the debates.  I was just asking "What-if".  But personally I think a third party candidate who is on enough states to win the Presidency should be in the debates.  But that's just my opinion.

But what if the "Puppy Eating Party" got on the ballot in enough states to win?  Should they be let in?  There should be minimum % to get in, like 10% nationally or something.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Has anyone seen McCain debate?
It's pretty bad.

Yes. And it's not any worse than Obama saying "uh" over and over and "I agree with Senator Clinton."

But he won't be debating Senator Clinton, now will he?