Source: Fortune
Summary
The Commission on Presidential Debates, founded in 1988 by the Republican and Democratic parties, has effectively blocked third-party candidates from participating in presidential debates. The CPD’s 15% support threshold in five national polls is a significant hurdle, and the two major parties have constructed a system to ensure their dominance. The article also highlights the low approval ratings of Congress, with a 15% rating in January 2026, and compares it to the approval ratings of Adolf Hitler and Stalin. The author argues that citizens must take action to reform the system, including reversing Citizens United, minimizing the effect of money on politics, and ending the filibuster.
Our Reading
The numbers tell one story.
The Commission on Presidential Debates has been protecting the two-party system since its inception. The 15% support threshold is a barrier to third-party candidates. Congress’s 15% approval rating is a new low. The author’s call to action is clear: citizens must push for reform. The system’s flaws are evident, and it’s time for change.
The announcement sounds familiar: “We’re stuck with a broken system, and it’s up to us to fix it.”
Author: Evan Null
