Prior to 1996 the Presidential debates were hosted by political groups like the League of Women Voters. During the 1992 elections, independent presidential candidate Ross Perot was able to attend. Due to his appearance, he was able to garner 19 percent of the popular vote.

After this the Federal government created the Commission on Presidential debates. It set higher standards, at the expense of the taxpayers, and reduced the ability of an alternative candidate to debate the candidates of the two major parties.

Isupport disbanding the Commission on Presidential debates and returning toa system of entrustingthepresidential debateswith reputable nonpartisan groups.

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