Should Barr Debate?

Third party candidate Bob Barr has offered to fill in for McCain for tonight's debate. Should he debate?

I'm of two mind about this. On one hand, the purpose of the presidential debates is to give the American public a chance to evaluate their next president. Bob Barr will not be the next president of the United States.

On the other hand Barr debating could very well help Obama. Barr is the only candidate running who embodies the principles of traditional conservatism. In the wake of McCain's total acquiescence to the extreme right wing of his party, Barr might siphon votes from those who would normally be McCain's base. That would certainly help Obama.

Friday, September 26, 2008