Polly, you and I have much in common. I started my political life working for George McGovern. I've been paid staff on Dem campaigns. I withdrew in disgust, and many of my friends went on to powerful positions in Washington. So, I have seen it from the inside, as well.

You said:
>>>Sadly, we do not have viable third-party candidates across these United States in the numbers needed to succeed this year.<<<

You see, Polly, that is the line that has been perpetuated, by both parties, so they can maintain their stranglehold on our political process. Don't you realize that they will ALWAYS say, "now is not the time"? And you must be aware, to make damn sure that now is not the time, they go to court to keep third parties out of the race. Both parties have refused to take part in debates when a third party is present. The Democrats conducted an all out smear campaign against Ralph Nader, who is above reproach.

You keep talking about change. There will be no change because there is NO DIFFERENCE, and you said so, yourself.