He's old. Not a political issue. It's just an old people thing.

Wow, Obama just nailed McCain on spending and supporting Bush's spending habits...that was well done, Obama.

Damn, Obama just blasted Mac Cain.

what would another candidate need to do to get in on the debates?

All he needs to do is show up, come in through the back wall, and yell "OOOOHHH YEEAAAAH!!". Then somebody pulls up a podium and he is officially a part of it. You should go try MrBubbles. I would, but I just had a couple of pints and am no good to drive, which is a real shame because I need another pint.

McCains trying to hit him hard on opposing the surge.

Dammit vagabond we've got a bunch of us in the chat now.

Oh shit, tactics vs. strategies!!!

I believe a third-party candidate needs to poll 15% or more in at least five reputable national polls.

From dictionary.com!!!!

1. In military usage, a distinction is made between strategy and tactics. Strategy is the utilization, during both peace and war, of all of a nation's forces, through large-scale, long-range planning and development, to ensure security or victory. Tactics deals with the use and deployment of troops in actual combat.