Ackerman also raised the buy fifa coins idea – gaining currency now around the country – for “America’s Primary,” an online election to determine the single independent who will participate in the debates. Smerconish called the idea “very intriguing” and expressed hope that the CPD would support it. A national independent primary won’t draw top talent unless the Commission guarantees a slot in the fall debates for the winner.

Meanwhile, Ackerman’s group, Level the Playing Field (which also publishes this newsletter), has filed a federal lawsuit to force the CPD’s hand.

The same day that Ackerman appeared on Smerconish’s program, Ambassador Glassman was a guest for an hour on the nationally syndicated Michael Medved Show, where he echoed Ackerman’s sentiments. http://www.fifachampion.com/ (You can listen to the interview featured in the recent news section here.)