Lindsey: the media will have a louder voice

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LindseyGraham.com

Dear robert,

I'll get right to the point: if the cable news channels or political elite have their way, the media will have a louder voice in our nominating contest than actual Republican voters. Under the current debate rules supported by the RNC, Brad Pitt would have a better shot of being on the debate stage than real candidates for president.

Historically, Republicans in early voting states like Iowa, New Hampshire, and my home of South Carolina have - through the ballot box - been the first to decide which candidates should move on and which should not. Voters should control our nominating process for president - NOT the media.

Sign The Petition

Under the rules from the media and supported by the RNC, the only way to get a ticket to the debate stage is to have a high national polling number. This criterion favors celebrities and candidates who have run previously with high name recognition.If you care about the Iowa Caucuses, New Hampshire primary, or contests in other early states, this is the beginning of the end.

If you agree that all candidates should have their voices heard on the debate stage in an equal manner, then please sign our urgent petition today.

Unless we act quickly, the judgment and influence of Republican voters will be replaced by the national media. And for some disappointing reason, the RNC seems fine with that plan. If you believe the media knows best, don't sign our petition. But if you believe that our nominating process works best when informed Republicans get to see all of the candidates and judge for themselves, then I hope you will sign our petition right now.

Sincerely,

Lindsey Graham

Lindsey Graham

P.S. The voters in the early primary states should be able to hear from EVERY candidate, not just the ones determined by national polls. If we don't act now, Brad Pitt, with his celebrity status, would have a better chance of getting on a debate stage than actual candidates. Please sign our petition right now and make sure we have a real debate with equal rules for all!

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