Green Party Presidential Candidate Dr. Jill Stein on Her Fight to Be Heard

Tonight, I'm joined by Green Party presidential candidate Dr. Jill Stein, who is among the crop of third-party leaders fighting for public recognition. The physician and environmental advocate was the Green Party's nominee in 2012, and is campaigning again for the 2016 nomination.
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With the GOP and Democratic primary races dominating news cycles, it seems that the media often forget that there are more than two political parties in America. Tonight, I'm joined by Green Party presidential candidate Dr. Jill Stein, who is among the crop of third-party leaders fighting for public recognition. The physician and environmental advocate was the Green Party's nominee in 2012, and is campaigning again for the 2016 nomination.

In the clip below, Dr. Stein argues why third-party candidates who are on the ballot in most states should be allowed to participate in major presidential debates.

For more of our conversation, be sure to tune in to Tavis Smiley on PBS. Check our website for your local TV listings: www.pbs.org/tavis.

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