The most recent programs for the Third Parties Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=317 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 22 May 2013 14:56:01 GMT Panelists talked about Theodore Roosevelt's failed run for the Presidency in 1912 as a third party candidate from the Progressive Party. He had been the 26th President from 1901 through 1909, but chose not to seek another term. Initially he supported his successor, William Howard Taft. But after several policy disagreements, Roosevelt ran against Taft as a third party candidate from the Progressive or Bull Moose Party. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309332-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309332-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Young Americans for Liberty (YAL), a student organization at American University, hosted a debate to discuss the major issues which are being ignored in the presidential debates. Three debate participants presented the conservative, libertarian, and liberal perspectives. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309177-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309177-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the impact of third-party candidates after a re-air of a debate in Chicago among four third-party presidential candidates. Video clips from the debate were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309042-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309042-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Four third-party presidential candidates debated. Participants included Libertarian Party presidential candidate Gary Johnson, Jill Stein of the Green Party, former Congressman Virgil Goode of the Constitution Party, and Rocky Anderson of the Justice Party. The candidates discussed ending the federal government's war on drugs, how to change the two-party system, and repealing laws such as the Patriot Act as well as the recent debates between President Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney. Former CNN talk show host Larry King moderated the debate held by the Free and Equal Elections Foundation in the Chicago Hilton Hotel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308995-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308995-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Retired California Superior Court Judge James Gray, the 2012 Libertarian Party vice presidential nominee, talked about his book, [Why Our Drug Laws Have Failed and What We Can Do About It: A Judicial Indictment of the War on Drugs]. He was interviewed while attending FreedomFest, one of the largest libertarian conferences in the U.S., which was held July 11-14, 2012, in Bally's Las Vegas Hotel and Casino. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307278-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307278-7 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Comments from the C-SPAN Facebook page were read concerning third party candidates. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307761-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307761-4 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Comments from the C-SPAN Facebook page were read concerning third party candidates. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307761-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307761-3 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Comments from the C-SPAN Facebook page were read concerning third party candidates. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307761-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307761-2 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Quin Monson discussed third party presidential candidates running in 2012 via Skype. He stressed the possibility of third parties in stealing votes from either the Democratic or Republican candidate, especially in such a volatile political climate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307761-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307761-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Former Governor Gary Johnson (R-NM), the 2012 Libertarian Party presidential nominee, talked about his new book, [Seven Principles of Good Government: Liberty, People, and Politics]. He was interviewed while attending FreedomFest, which was held July 11-14, 2012, in Bally's Las Vegas Hotel and Casino. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307278-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307278-8 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Columbia University history professor Eric Foner examines the rise of socialism in America in the early 20th century. He talks about the Socialist Party in New York City and Milwaukee, and looks at the Socialist Party of America presidential campaigns of Eugene Debs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304569-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304569-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Beccy Tanner talked about the life and career of Earl Browder, at one time the general secretary of the U.S. Communist Party and the Communist Party presidential candidate in 1936 and 1940. Video and audio clips of Earl Browder were included. Ms. Tanner was interviewed at the former site of the Browder family home in Wichita, Kansas. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2012 LCV Cities Tour" in Wichita, Kansas, on May 7-10 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Cox Communications local cable affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306267-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306267-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Brian Doherty examines the political career of Ron Paul, twelve-term Republican representative from Texas and three-time candidate for president. The author reports on Representative Paul's political ideologies that range across partisan lines. Mr. Doherty posits it is this idiosyncratic approach to political thinking that has brought Representative Paul impassioned supporters who previously felt unrepresented in Washington. Following Mr. Doherty's talk there were remarks by Representative Paul's son, Senator Rand Paul (R-KY). They responded to questions from members of the audience at this Cato Institute Book Forum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306037-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306037-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Former Representative Virgil Goode (R-VA( talked about his Constitution Party 2012 presidential nomination for the Constitution Party on the first ballot. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included his campaign platform, the Constitution Party, and his chances for winning. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305984-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305984-4 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Gary Johnson talked about his 2012 Libertarian presidential campaign, his view of the current two-party system, and obstacles for third-party candidates. Other topics included the federal budget and national debt, his tenure as governor of New Mexico, and some of the issues that are most important to him. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305957-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305957-5 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Libertarian Party held their 2012 convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. The day's agenda included presidential candidates' speeches, votes by convention delegates, and then a speech by the party's nominee, Gary Johnson. He said his goal was to reach 15% in the polls to qualify for the national presidential debate, and at get least 5% of the vote in November to secure public funding for the party in 2016. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305766-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305766-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Libertarian Party presidential candidates debated a number of issues including fiscal policy, the role of the federal government, national security, and the environment. Candidates responded to questions from moderator Dave Bergland, and were also permitted to make opening and closing statements. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305765-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305765-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Elliot Ackerman talked about his new group, Americans Elect, that is hoping to secure ballot access in all fifty states for a third party 2012 presidential candidate. The group plans to run a national online nominating convention during the summer of 2012. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. At the end of the program a video clip was shown of Steve Kerrigan, chief executive officer of the Democratic National Convention Committee, in the Time Warner Cable Arena talking about the progress of the city of Charlotte, North Carolina, in the planning for the convention. He was interviewed August 31, 2011, while C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) on their "2011 LCV Cities Tour" were in Charlotte to visit literary and historic sites and conduct interviews to air on American History TV (AHTV) and BookTV, http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301748-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301748-4 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Republican Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney talked at the Tea Party Express Rally in Rollins Park, Concord, New Hampshire. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301363-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301363-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Alex Isenstadt talked about the 2012 presidential race, and what to look for in Congress upon their return. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Tom Beaumont talked by telephone about Sarah Palin's appearance at the "Restoring America" Tea Party rally in Iowa, the role of Sarah in the 2012 presidential race and if she will run, and the Republican candidates for the 2012 campaign. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301361-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301361-4 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, "Should Sarah Palin run for President in 2012 or not?" http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301361-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301361-2 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Donald Green talked about the career of Theodore Roosevelt and his efforts to be re-elected as president as a third-party candidate. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2011 LCV Cities Tour" in Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida, on May 9-13 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Bright House Networks local cable affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299711-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299711-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ralph Nader talked about his life and career. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Ralph Nader ran for president of the United States on the Green Party ticket in 1996 and 2000 and as an independent in 2004 and 2008. His first book, [Unsafe at Any Speed], was an indictment of the auto industry published in 1965. As a consumer advocate he has spoken out on a variety of issues, including health care, food safety, environmental pollution, worker rights, tax reform, civil rights, and corporate influence. Ralph Nader is author or co-author of more than 20 books, including: [Whistle-Blowing] (1972); [Action for a Change] (1973); [The Big Boys] (1986); [The Lemon Book] (1990); [Winning the Insurance Game] (1990); [Canada Firsts] (1992); [Collision Course] (1994); [No Contest] (1996); [Ralph Nader Reader] (2000); [Cutting Corporate Welfare] (2000); [Crashing the Party] (2002); [In Pursuit of Justice] (2004); [The Good Fight] (2004); [Civic Arousal] (2004); [The Seventeen Traditions] (2007); and a fictional work, [Only the Super-Rich Can Save Us!] (2009). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294832-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294832-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Sidney Milkis, politics professor at the University of Virginia, recounts Theodore Roosevelt's campaign for the presidency in 1912 and his leadership of the Progressive Party. The author examines the political tenets of Roosevelt and his party's platform, which included social and political reform. Mr. Milkis' talk was followed by comments with William Schambra, director of the Bradley Center for Philanthropy and Civic Renewal and Ronald Pestritto, associate political science professor at Hillsdale College. The event was hosted by the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292943-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292943-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ralph Nader spoke about his presidential campaign, the role of third parties in the U.S., and presidential debates. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282156-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282156-4 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Third party presidential candidates participated in a debate in Cleveland, Ohio. Dan Moulthrop moderated. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282114-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282114-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Brian Moore, the presidential nominee of the Socialist Party USA, spoke about his presidential campaign and the Socialist Party platform. He also talked about socialism and recent charges the Democratic Senator Barack Obama's economic and tax plans were "socialist." He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282136-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282136-4 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Baldwin spoke about his presidential campaign as the nominee of the Constitution Party as well as the role of independent candidates in the political process. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282018-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282018-4 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Cynthia McKinney spoke about her campaign as the Green Party presidential nominee. She was a former Democratic representative from Georgia. She responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281973-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281973-6 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Third party presidential candidates Ralph Nader and Chuck Baldwin had a debate. Among the issues they addressed were the role and scope of government, the place of independent and third parites ain the electioral process, economic and trade issues, as well as policies proposed tby the major party candidates. Chris Hedges moderated the debate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281952-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281952-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Libertarian presidential nominee Bob Barr talked about his candidacy for president, his views on domestic and foreign policies, and responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. Mr. Barr. served as a Republican congressman from Georgia from 1995 to 2003. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281866-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281866-6 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ralph Nader and his presidential running mate, Matt Gonzalez, held a rally at Federal Hall on Wall Street to protest the $700 billion financial markets bailout legislation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281822-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281822-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Libertarian Party national convention was held in Denver. It was chaired by William Redpath. During this portion of the live proceedings the final vote tally for the presidential nomination of Bob Barr was confirmed and additions were accepted to the list of nominees for vice president. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205455-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205455-4 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT David Weigel reported by telephone from the Libertarian Party national convention, held in Denver, where Bob Barr had just received the Libertarian Party nomination for president of the United States. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205455-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205455-3 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT The program began with a video clip from earlier in the day of Ralph Nader on "Meet the Press" announcing his candidacy for the 2008 presidential election. Telephone lines were open for comments on the question "Nader Running: Will He Be a Factor?" The end of the program included live scenes from the site of the National Governors Association 2008 Winter Meeting at the J.W. Marriott Hotel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203214-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203214-9 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Badnarik talked about his race for president, his party's issues, and the states in which he is on the ballot. He responded to telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184116-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184116-5 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Brown talked by uplink from Jacksonville, Florida about his race for president, his party's issues, and the states in which he is on the ballot. He responded to telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184116-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184116-3 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Cobb talked by uplink from New Haven, Connecticut about his race for president, his party's issues, and the states in which he is on the ballot. He responded to telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184116-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184116-2 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Nader spoke to reporters about his presidential campaign, struggles to appear on ballots is several states, powers wielded by the two party system, foreign and domestic policy, and the future of third party movements. Following his remarks he answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184190-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184190-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Nader spoke to supporters about his campaign for the Presidency. He criticized both major political parties for their relationship to monied special-interest groups. Mr. Nader described his policies on a number of domestic and foreign policy issues and drew distinctions between himself, Senator Kerry, and President Bush. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184140-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184140-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Three panelists examined many issues related to the current election season, including the Anybody But Bush voting strategy, the two-party political monopoly, and the benefits and pitfalls of participation in the electoral process. The panelists also talked about the ways in which third and independent party politics can play a more significant role in modern elections. They discussed ways of implementing this change at the different levels of government. Following the discussion, panelists responded to audience questions. Mickey Z. is the author of [The Seven Deadly Spins: Exposing the Lies Behind War Propaganda], from Common Courage Press. Elaine Cassel is the author of [The War on Civil Liberties: How Bush and Ashcroft Have Dismantled the Bill of Rights], from Lawrence Hill Books. Mark Andersen is the author of [All the Power: Revolution Without Illusion], from Akashic Books. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159639-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159639-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Nader, an idependent presidential candidate, talked about previous evening's presidential candidate debate sponsored by the Commission on Presidential Debates, how he would have answered some of the questions asked at the debate, his continuing effort to get on the ballot in several states, and the degree of control of the two major parties on election proceedures. He also responded to telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183867-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183867-2 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Nader spoke to reporters about his presidential campaign, legal and grass roots efforts to be listed on ballots in several states, and the rigor with which other national parties were opposing his candidacy. Following his remarks he answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183602-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183602-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Florida Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Tallahassee on whether independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader's name would be included on the Florida presidential ballot this year. The Florida Democratic Party sued to keep Mr. Nader's name off of the ballot, claiming the Florida Reform Party was not a legitimate political party in the state because of the low numbers of supporters and funds. Florida Secretary of State Glenda Hood had ordered that Mr. Nader's name appear on the ballot. A lower Florida court subsequently ruled that his name be removed. The state Supreme Court heard arguments in an expedited manner because absentee ballots for Florida voters overseas were to be mailed out on Saturday, September 18, 2004. Later that afternoon the court ruled that Ralph Nader's name would appear on the ballots. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183559-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183559-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Camejo talked by video uplink from Dallas about the Nader-Camejo campaign and their views on the Democratic and Republican races, Republican efforts to help them get on state ballots across the U.S., and other topical issues. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183184-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183184-2 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Nader and former Governor Dean debated the role of third parties in American politics and their impact on elections. Ms. Adler moderated the discussion. Among the other topics addressed were electoral system reform, gay marriage, the presidential debate process, campaign financing, and the situation in Iraq. Former Governor Dean and Mr. Nader responded to questions from the moderator and the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182624-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182624-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT From Portland, Oregon by video uplink, Mr. Cobb spoke about his presidential race and strategy, Green Party politics this year, and their issues. The Green Party endorsed Mr. Cobb for its presidential nominee on June 26, 2004. He also responded to telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182549-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182549-5 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Peroutka talked about the Constitution Party's platform, the goals and history of the party, and his reasons for running for president. He also discussed his views on a number of issues, and responded to viewer telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. A video clip from Mr. Peroutka's June 25 acceptance speech was shown at the beginning of this segment. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182546-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182546-4 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Nader talked about the two-party system in the United States. He said the differences between the Democratic and Republican parties were dwindling, that the two major parties essentially conspired to shut third party candidates out, and that a number of important issues were not publicly debated or considered. He also noted that an increasing number of Americans live in non-competitive districts, where one party or the other always dominates. Mr. Nader claimed that corporations enjoy too much influence in government, and that it was time for an independent candidate to challenge the major parties. Following prepared remarks, he responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182113-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182113-1 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Badnarik talked via video link from Atlanta about the Libertarian Party platform and agenda. He said that the current federal government is too large, and is overstepping its constitutional bounds. He also responded to viewer telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. Mr. Badnarik had been chosen as the Libertarian Party's 2004 presidential candidate at the party's convention the previous day. Video clips from the convention were shown during this program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182059-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182059-6 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT