why I'm against dems contributing any more money to the "minor" candidates [View All]

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we all know that, for various reasons, Kucinich, Sharpton, and Braun, have from the beginning been seen, and continue to be seen as, not major candidates.

I can understand why, say, Kucinich supporters, would be upset and offended, by the medias hurd like mentality when it comes to this.

I also know that alot of people who understand that they can't win the nomination think that they should stay in because "people should here what they have to say" and to "diversify" the candidate field.

I can't say that the field wouldn't be less diverse or less left-wing if they did drop out. However, they're dropping out, or anyone elses dropping out(and their inability to win or tie a single primary other than DC I believe gives them the greatest incentive too) is the only way we're going to have ANY REAL DEBATE. People sending them pity money or, whatever-money are just keeping us with a too-big field that's unfair to the casual viewer to disect. And it hampers real debate in my and many others opinions.

Also, alot of people are waiting to donate their money until the nominee is chosen, so that instead of their money being a one out of 9(or one out of 6) gamble, it is used. So, in other words, why not spend your money on the eventaul nominees supplies, rather than Al Sharptons hotel room or Dennis Kucinich's hair gel(joke, I know he wouldn't spend campaign cash on personal products).